Informational Guide
Events
Hydrangea
Tohoku
Fukushima
Iwate
Akita
Aomori
Yamagata
Miyagi
Sendai
Hydrangea Spots: Tohoku
TL;DR
Free
Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
Korinji Temple
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Home to around 20 varieties of hydrangeas
See blooms in blue, purple and pink around the temple
TL;DR
From ¥1,000
Ichinoseki, Iwate
Michinoku Ajisai Garden
Best time to visit: June 25 to July 21 (Hydrangea Pond: July 4 to July 24)
30,000 hydrangeas line a 2km walking path in a cedar forest
TL;DR
From ¥500
Oga, Akita
Unshoji Temple
Best time to visit: 14 June to 21 July
A special nighttime illumination from 6:45pm to 9:30pm (last admission 9pm) during the hydrangea season!
TL;DR
Free
Aomori
Ajisai Road
Best time to visit: July and August
A 15km stretch of road in Aomori featuring approximately 15,000 hydrangea plants
Best seen via bicycle
TL;DR
Free
Yamagata
Higashiyama Park Hydrangea Forest
Best time to visit: Early to mid July
5,000 hydrangeas and over 30 varieties fill the grounds
TL;DR
Free
Sendai, Miyagi
Shifukuji Temple
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Locals flock to this temple to see over 1,200 hydrangeas in bloom
Seasonal events including matcha tasting are held during this period
TL;DR
Free
Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
Korinji Temple
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Home to around 20 varieties of hydrangeas
See blooms in blue, purple and pink around the temple
TL;DR
From ¥1,000
Ichinoseki, Iwate
Michinoku Ajisai Garden
Best time to visit: June 25 to July 21 (Hydrangea Pond: July 4 to July 24)
30,000 hydrangeas line a 2km walking path in a cedar forest
TL;DR
From ¥500
Oga, Akita
Unshoji Temple
Best time to visit: 14 June to 21 July
A special nighttime illumination from 6:45pm to 9:30pm (last admission 9pm) during the hydrangea season!
TL;DR
Free
Aomori
Ajisai Road
Best time to visit: July and August
A 15km stretch of road in Aomori featuring approximately 15,000 hydrangea plants
Best seen via bicycle
TL;DR
Free
Yamagata
Higashiyama Park Hydrangea Forest
Best time to visit: Early to mid July
5,000 hydrangeas and over 30 varieties fill the grounds
TL;DR
Free
Sendai, Miyagi
Shifukuji Temple
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Locals flock to this temple to see over 1,200 hydrangeas in bloom
Seasonal events including matcha tasting are held during this period
In this guide, we're covering Tohoku. This includes Fukushima, Iwate, Akita, Aomori, Yamagata, Miyagi and Sendai (in Miyagi).
Where to Find Them
Korinji Temple (Nihonmatsu, Fukushima)
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Entrance fee: Free
Home to around 20 varieties of hydrangeas
Many tourists visit every year to see the beautiful blue, purple and pink flowers that bloom around the temple
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Entrance fee: Free
Home to around 20 varieties of hydrangeas
Many tourists visit every year to see the beautiful blue, purple and pink flowers that bloom around the temple
Michinoku Ajisai Garden (Ichinoseki, Iwate)
How to get there:
By car: Parking available here
By bus: Take the Toban Kotsu Bus, Geibikei, Surisawa Line from bus stop no 3 at Ichinoseki Station West Exit Bus Terminal and get off at "Mizukami" (水上) and walk 15-20 minutes
Best time to visit: June 25 to July 21 (Hydrangea Pond: July 4 to July 21)
Entrance fee: ¥1,000 and ¥1,500 during Hydrangea Pond period
30,000 hydrangeas line a 2km walking path located in a cedar forest, creating a tranquil, almost mysterious feeling environment
Best time to visit: June 25 to July 21 (Hydrangea Pond: July 4 to July 21)
Entrance fee: ¥1,000 and ¥1,500 during Hydrangea Pond period
30,000 hydrangeas line a 2km walking path located in a cedar forest, creating a tranquil, almost mysterious feeling environment
Unshoji Temple (Oga, Akita)
How to get there:
By car: Approximately 30 minutes from JR Hadachi Station and parking is available here
Best time to visit: June 14 to July 21
Entrance fee: From ¥500 depending on day and date visited
There is a special nighttime illumination from 6:45pm to 9:30pm (last admission at 9pm)
These hydrangeas have been nurtured over a 15 year timeframe by the deputy chief priest of the temple with his hard work resulting in this magical scene!
Best time to visit: June 14 to July 21
Entrance fee: From ¥500 depending on day and date visited
There is a special nighttime illumination from 6:45pm to 9:30pm (last admission at 9pm)
These hydrangeas have been nurtured over a 15 year timeframe by the deputy chief priest of the temple with his hard work resulting in this magical scene!
Ajisai Road (Aomori)
How to get there:
By car: Drive alongside this route and take in the hydrangeas that line this 15km stretch
Best time to visit: July and August
Entrance fee: Free
Ajisai Road (紫陽花街道, Ajisai Kaidō) in Aomori Prefecture is a 15 km stretch of Aomori Prefectural Route 281 between Tappizaki and Minmaya Station.that features approximately 15,000 hydrangea plants
This route is best seen via bicycle
Best time to visit: July and August
Entrance fee: Free
Ajisai Road (紫陽花街道, Ajisai Kaidō) in Aomori Prefecture is a 15 km stretch of Aomori Prefectural Route 281 between Tappizaki and Minmaya Station.that features approximately 15,000 hydrangea plants
This route is best seen via bicycle
Higashiyama Park Hydrangea Forest (Yamagata)
How to get there:
By car: Approximately 1 hour from central Yamagata and free parking is available on site
By train: From Yamagata Station, take the Local Shinjo train to Shinjo Station and walk 18 minutes
Best time to visit: Early to mid July
Entrance fee: Free
5,000 hydrangeas and over 30 varieties fill the grounds of Yamagata's Higashiyama Park adding a wonderful dose of colour
The flowers are so beloved in this corner of Japan that they've been named the official flower of Shinjo City
Best time to visit: Early to mid July
Entrance fee: Free
5,000 hydrangeas and over 30 varieties fill the grounds of Yamagata's Higashiyama Park adding a wonderful dose of colour
The flowers are so beloved in this corner of Japan that they've been named the official flower of Shinjo City
Shifukuji Temple (Sendai, Miyagi)
How to get there:
By car: Due to narrow roads, public transport is recommended
By train: 19 minute walk from Kita-Sendai Station (North 1 Exit)
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Entrance fee: Free
Located in Kitayama, Aoba Ward, Sendai, locals flock to this temple to see over 1,200 hydrangeas in bloom
There are many seasonal events included matcha tasting held at this temple during this period
Best time to visit: Mid June to early July
Entrance fee: Free
Located in Kitayama, Aoba Ward, Sendai, locals flock to this temple to see over 1,200 hydrangeas in bloom
There are many seasonal events included matcha tasting held at this temple during this period
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