Informational Guide
Events
Hydrangea
Kyushu
Miyazaki
Fukuoka
Saga
Nagasaki
Hydrangea Spots: Kyushu
TL;DR
Free
Kadogawa, Miyazaki
Cape Togenkyo
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
Approximately 2 million, yes MILLION, hydrangeas of 80 varieties bloom overlooking the ocean
TL;DR
Free
Itoshima, Fukuoka
Shiraito Falls
Best time to visit: Mid June to late July
Around 5,000 hydrangeas bloom near a scenic waterfall
Hydrangea festival on 29 June with mochi throwing and flower giveaways!
TL;DR
Free
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Takatoyama Park
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
One of the top spots in Fukuoka with around 70,000 hydrangea bushes and a view of the city behind
TL;DR
Free
Dazaifu, Fukuoka
Ajisai Road
Best time to visit: Late May to early July
Around 3,500 hydrangeas colour the grounds beautifully
Floating hydrangeas can also be found in the water basins
TL;DR
Free
Fukuoka
Nokonoshima Island Park
Best time to visit: Early to late June
This 12km island in Hakata Bay has a grand scale of seasonal flowers
Rent some colourful umbrellas for free to feature in your photos!
TL;DR
Free
Karatsu, Shiga
Mikaeri Falls
Best time to visit: Mid to late June
One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan
Over 40,000 hydrangeas across 50 species produce a magnificent scenery
TL;DR
Free
Kurume, Fukuoka
Senkoji Temple
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Said to have opened in 1192, this temple features 7,000 hydrangeas that fill the temple grounds
TL;DR
Free
Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
Yamanokuchi Hydrangea Garden
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
A vibrant garden with around 28,000 hydrangeas in a wide range of colours
TL;DR
¥7,600 adult, ¥3,800 child
Sasebo, Nagasaki
Huis Ten Bosch
Best time to visit: Early to late June
A Dutch style theme park where hydrangeas add a burst of colour
Hydrangea festival is on from 25 May to 30 June
TL;DR
Free
Kadogawa, Miyazaki
Cape Togenkyo
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
Approximately 2 million, yes MILLION, hydrangeas of 80 varieties bloom overlooking the ocean
TL;DR
Free
Itoshima, Fukuoka
Shiraito Falls
Best time to visit: Mid June to late July
Around 5,000 hydrangeas bloom near a scenic waterfall
Hydrangea festival on 29 June with mochi throwing and flower giveaways!
TL;DR
Free
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Takatoyama Park
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
One of the top spots in Fukuoka with around 70,000 hydrangea bushes and a view of the city behind
TL;DR
Free
Dazaifu, Fukuoka
Ajisai Road
Best time to visit: Late May to early July
Around 3,500 hydrangeas colour the grounds beautifully
Floating hydrangeas can also be found in the water basins
TL;DR
Free
Fukuoka
Nokonoshima Island Park
Best time to visit: Early to late June
This 12km island in Hakata Bay has a grand scale of seasonal flowers
Rent some colourful umbrellas for free to feature in your photos!
TL;DR
Free
Karatsu, Shiga
Mikaeri Falls
Best time to visit: Mid to late June
One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan
Over 40,000 hydrangeas across 50 species produce a magnificent scenery
TL;DR
Free
Kurume, Fukuoka
Senkoji Temple
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Said to have opened in 1192, this temple features 7,000 hydrangeas that fill the temple grounds
TL;DR
Free
Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
Yamanokuchi Hydrangea Garden
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
A vibrant garden with around 28,000 hydrangeas in a wide range of colours
TL;DR
¥7,600 adult, ¥3,800 child
Sasebo, Nagasaki
Huis Ten Bosch
Best time to visit: Early to late June
A Dutch style theme park where hydrangeas add a burst of colour
Hydrangea festival is on from 25 May to 30 June
In this guide, we're covering Kyushu. This includes Miyazaki, Fukuoka, Saga and Nagaski!
Where to Find Them
Cape Togenkyo (Kadogawa, Miyazaki)
How to get there:
By car: Approximately 10 minutes from Kadogawa Station and free parking is available
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
Entrance fee: ¥1,000 for adults, ¥300 for children
Approximately 2 MILLION hydrangeas of 80 varieties bloom across 20 hectares overlooking the ocean
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
Entrance fee: ¥1,000 for adults, ¥300 for children
Approximately 2 MILLION hydrangeas of 80 varieties bloom across 20 hectares overlooking the ocean
Shiraito Falls (Itoshima, Fukuoka)
How to get there:
By car: Parking available here
By bus: From Chikuzen Maebaru Station (South Exit) on the JR Chikuhi Line, take the Itoshima City Community Bus (Shiraito Line), get off at Shiraito Bus Stop, and walk along the promenade for about 25 minutes.
By car: Parking available here
By bus: From Chikuzen Maebaru Station (South Exit) on the JR Chikuhi Line, take the Itoshima City Community Bus (Shiraito Line), get off at Shiraito Bus Stop, and walk along the promenade for about 25 minutes.
Best time to visit: Mid June to late July
Entrance fee: Free
Around 5,000 hydrangeas bloom near a scenic waterfall, creating a magical setting
There is a hydrangea festival on June 29 with mochi throwing and flower giveaways!
Best time to visit: Mid June to late July
Entrance fee: Free
Around 5,000 hydrangeas bloom near a scenic waterfall, creating a magical setting
There is a hydrangea festival on June 29 with mochi throwing and flower giveaways!
Takatoyama Park (Kitakyushu, Fukuoka)
How to get there:
By car: Approximately 30 minutes from Kitakyushu City with parking here
By train: From Kokura Station take the 島郷合同庁舎前 bus 5 stops to 修多羅 and walk for 19 minutes
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
Entrance fee: Free
One of the top spots in Fukuoka with around 70,000 hydrangea bushes
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
Entrance fee: Free
One of the top spots in Fukuoka with around 70,000 hydrangea bushes
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Dazaifu, Fukuoka)
How to get there:
By car: Parking is available nearby such as here
By bus: Take the Dazaifu Station bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Dazaifu and walk for 6 minutes
Best time to visit: Late May to early July
Entrance fee: Free
Although this shrine is known for their plum blossoms, in June, around 3,500 hydrangeas colour the grounds beautifully
Seasonal hanachozu (flower water basins) are filled with floating hydrangeas
Best time to visit: Late May to early July
Entrance fee: Free
Although this shrine is known for their plum blossoms, in June, around 3,500 hydrangeas colour the grounds beautifully
Seasonal hanachozu (flower water basins) are filled with floating hydrangeas
Nokonoshima Island Park (Fukuoka)
How to get there:
By car: There is a paid parking lot for ferry users (¥510 per day)
By public transport: Take the bus to Meinohama Ferry Terminal and board the ferry to Noko Ferry Terminal and take the Island Park bus to the park
Best time to visit: Early to late June
Entrance fee: Free
Nokonoshima Island is around 12 kilometers in circumference, floating in Hakata Bay
Visitors can enjoy a variety of seasonal flowers on a grand scale with over 1,000 hydrangea plants along a 100 meter 'Hydrangea Path'
Free colourful umbrellas are also available for rent which you can be used for your photoshoots!
Best time to visit: Early to late June
Entrance fee: Free
Nokonoshima Island is around 12 kilometers in circumference, floating in Hakata Bay
Visitors can enjoy a variety of seasonal flowers on a grand scale with over 1,000 hydrangea plants along a 100 meter 'Hydrangea Path'
Free colourful umbrellas are also available for rent which you can be used for your photoshoots!
Mikaeri Falls (Karatsu, Shiga)
How to get there:
By car: Parking is available here
By train: Get off at Ōchi Station and take a 7 minute taxi ride
Best time to visit: Mid to late June
Entrance fee: Free
Selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, 40,000 hydrangeas across 50 species spanning blues, pinks and purples produce a magnificent scenery that is said to be one of the best in Kyushu
From May to September there are light ups in the evening from 7:20pm to 10pm
Best time to visit: Mid to late June
Entrance fee: Free
Selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, 40,000 hydrangeas across 50 species spanning blues, pinks and purples produce a magnificent scenery that is said to be one of the best in Kyushu
From May to September there are light ups in the evening from 7:20pm to 10pm
Senkoji Temple (Kurume, Fukuoka)
How to get there:
By car: Parking is available here
By bus: From JR Kurume Station, take the Shiseido Bus for 22 stops to Kurume Ryokka Center-mae and walk for 24 minutes
Best time to visit: Mid June to early June
Entrance fee: Free
Ryugosan Senko-ji Temple is a Zen temple located in the mountains of Kurume City and is said to have opened in 1192
Also known as a 'Hydrangea Temple', there are 7,000 hydrangeas that fill the temple grounds
Best time to visit: Mid June to early June
Entrance fee: Free
Ryugosan Senko-ji Temple is a Zen temple located in the mountains of Kurume City and is said to have opened in 1192
Also known as a 'Hydrangea Temple', there are 7,000 hydrangeas that fill the temple grounds
Yamanokuchi Hydrangea Garden (Miyakonojo, Miyazaki)
How to get there:
By car: Parking is available here
By train: Take the Nippō Main Line from Miyazaki Station to Yamanokuchi Station and walk 23 minutes or take a taxi to the park
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
Entrance fee: Free
A vibrant garden with around 28,000 hydrangeas in a wide range of colours
There is also an observatory that is 15m tall where you can overlook the Kirishima Mountains and Miyakonojo Basin
Best time to visit: Early to mid June
Entrance fee: Free
A vibrant garden with around 28,000 hydrangeas in a wide range of colours
There is also an observatory that is 15m tall where you can overlook the Kirishima Mountains and Miyakonojo Basin
Huis Ten Bosch (Sasebo, Nagasaki)
How to get there:
By car: Parking is available on site from ¥1,000
By train: Take the train to JR Huis Ten Bosch Station and walk for 7 minutes to the Welcome Gate
Best time to visit: Early to late June
Entrance fee: ¥7,600 for adults, ¥3,800 for children
A Dutch style theme park where hydrangeas add a burst of colour to the European village scenery
There is a hydrangea festival from 25 May to 30 June
Best time to visit: Early to late June
Entrance fee: ¥7,600 for adults, ¥3,800 for children
A Dutch style theme park where hydrangeas add a burst of colour to the European village scenery
There is a hydrangea festival from 25 May to 30 June
See our other guides for Hydrangeas in different aras of Japan!
See our other guides for Hydrangeas in different aras of Japan!
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Please note that this article is intended as a guide and for informational purpose only. All images and content are rights of Doko Discover Co., Ltd. and must not be used without permission.
© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025
© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025
© Doko Discover Co., Ltd. 2025