murmurIzu Shimoda Onsen Hydrangea Festival
Shimoda City · Shimoda Park
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Shimoda City Tourist Association · Last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Dates
Dates not confirmed
- 2026
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually in June
- How the date is set
- Changes from year to year Held throughout June, during hydrangea season
- Venue
- Shimoda Park
- City
- Shimoda City, Shizuoka
About
In the rainy season, Shimoda Park, set on a hill above the town and harbor, holds its hydrangea festival. Around three million blooms cover the grounds, promoted as the largest hydrangea colony in Japan. More than a hundred named varieties, oakleaf, Uzu and Annabelle among them, appear along the walking paths in shifting shades of blue, purple, pink and white. While the festival runs, Kaikoku Square has stalls for local products, potted hydrangeas and food, and the Ajisai Chaya teahouse offers local flavors. The Shimoda Taiko preservation society also performs. With lots of slopes in the park, comfortable shoes are a must.
Sources
- OfficialShimoda City Tourist Association www.shimoda-city.info
Last checked: Oct 11, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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On the day, see what locals are murmuring on the murmur map
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