Best Places to See Hydrangeas in Tokyo 2025

Looking for the best places to see hydrangeas in Tokyo? Every June, Tokyo’s rainy season transforms the city into a floral wonderland, with vibrant hydrangeas (紫陽花, ajisai) blooming across parks, shrines, and gardens.

Here are the top spots to enjoy these iconic summer flowers in Tokyo, for everyone including locals, travellers and photography enthusiasts.

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1. Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival

Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival (文京あじさいまつり) is an annual event held at Bunkyo ward, Tokyo. Over 3,000 flowers spread through Hakusan Shrine to Hakusan Park. There will be numbers of special events during the festival as well as the market selling food and local products.

Map: https://goo.gl/HO1mRO
Access: 3 mins walk from Hakusan Station
Hours: 9:00~17:00
Fee: Free
Date: mid June

2. Tokyo Summerland

Tokyo Summerland (東京サマーランド) is a water park located in Akiruno city in western Tokyo. The 130 ha large park features numbers of water rides and swimming pools and it’s one of the busiest spots during summer. The park also has one of the biggest hydrangea gardens in Japan with 15,000 flowers flourish colourfully in the site. Especially, the spectacular hill filled by white Annabelle Hydrangea is the most popular attraction.

Map: https://goo.gl/Hb1sYX
Access: 30 mins by bus from Hachioji Station
Hours: 10:00～17:00 (9:00~ on weekends)
Fee: 800 yen
Best Time to Visit: mid June to early July

3. Showa Memorial Park

Showa Memorial Park (or Showa Kinen Koen, 昭和記念公園) is one of the largest city parks in Tokyo, located in Tachikawa City, which is approx 30 mins away from the central Tokyo. Wide variety of flowers can be seen at the park through the year including charming Hydrangea flowers which flourish in June.

Map: https://goo.gl/PDTN9X
Access: 2 mins walk from Nishi Tachikawa Station
Hours: 9:30～17:00
Fee: 450 yen
Best Time to Visit: June

4. Sumida Park

Sumida Park (隅田公園) is a popular park along Sumida River, near Asakusa. The park has a promenade called “Ajisai Road” where over 6,000 hydrangea flowers are planted for 2 km long. Visitors can enjoy the charming blue flowers with the famous Tokyo Skytree.

Map: https://goo.gl/kAKRDL
Access: 5 mins from Asakusa Station
Fee: Free
Best Time to Visit: mid to late June

5. Ajisai Park

Founded in 1973, the Ajisai Park was named literally so with the aim of becoming a popular place for hydrangea viewing. Located ideally within 5 minutes walk from the station, and there are approx 1,500 hydrangeas on the premises, being in full bloom from mid to late June.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VXE91Zbb9aY5QoBf9
Access: 5 mins from Kodaira Station
Fee: Free
Best Time to Visit: mid to late June

6. Takahata Fudoson Temple

Takahata Fudoson Temple is a temple complex located in Hino City, western Tokyo. The serene temple  with a spiritual atmosphere features hillside trails, five-story pagoda and quiet forested paths filled with colourful blooms of over 7,500 hydrangeas. It’s one of hidden gems in Tokyo with fewer crowds compared to central Tokyo spots.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CrzRMCUTHagN6JFr7
Access: 5 mins walk from Takahatafudo Station
Fee: Free
Best Time to Visit: June

7. Asukayama Park

Asukayama Park is a peaceful city park with history and nature, great for families and casual strolls. It’s a hidden gem for hydrangea viewing in early summer and for cherry blossom viewing in spring. The park features walking trails along the railway tracks surrounded by blooming hydrangeas.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JFZdByAGEJta6EN69
Access: 2 min walk from Oji Station
Fee: Free
Best Time to Visit: June

8. Meigetsuin Temple (Kamakura Day-Trip)

This one is not in Tokyo, but it’s one of Japan’s most iconic places for hydrangea viewing, just an hour away from the city. Meigetsuin Temple, a.k.a. the Hydrangea Temple is situated in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, featuring a tunnel-like hydrangea paths leading to a Zen temple that creates mystical, photogenic scenery, especially after rain. It’s extremely popular in June so arrive early to avoid crowds.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HryrqszFfH8aKEtj9
Access: 10 mins walk from Kita-Kamakura Station
Fee: 500 yen
Best Time to Visit: June

Tips for Enjoying Hydrangeas in Tokyo

• Best Time to Visit: Hydrangeas typically bloom from early to late June, with some early bloomers appearing in late May and others lasting into early July, depending on the weather.

• What to Bring: Umbrella or rain gear — rainy season (tsuyu) aligns with hydrangea season.

• Photo Tip: Early mornings or after light rain give the petals a vibrant, fresh look.

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