In June, the area from Perry Road to Shimoda Park is enveloped in a gradation of purple.
In June, the Shimoda Hydrangea Festival is held in Shimoda Park, which is filled with 150,000 hydrangea plants and 3 million flowers.
The walking path from Perry Road is picturesque even on rainy days.
At Kaikoku Hiroba in Shimoda Park, there are rows of direct sales stalls selling hydrangeas and local products, and on Saturdays and Sundays the place becomes lively with events such as taiko drumming.
Shimoda Hydrangea Festival
Shimoda Park (Joyama Park), overlooking Shimoda Port, is said to have the largest number of hydrangeas in Japan, with 150,000 plants and 3 million flowers.
- Access
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Car
About 5 minutes to Shimoda Park parking lot
On foot
About 15 minutes to the entrance of Shimoda Park on Perry Road
*Access times are from SHIMODA TOKYU HOTEL.
- Event period
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June 1st to June 30th
*The flowering period varies depending on the climate.
Perry Road
This is the time when hydrangeas bloom along the Hirame River that runs along Perry Road. It's a great season for a stroll from Ryosenji Temple to the Sawamura Residence, and further to Shimoda Park, where the Hydrangea Festival is held.
- Access
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10 minutes walk from SHIMODA TOKYU HOTEL
- Flowering period
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June
Hydrangea Enjoyment Accommodation Plan
Hydrangea viewing and scenic walking
Please watch the video for reference when sightseeing in the area.