Suigo Itako Iris Festival

水郷潮来あやめまつり

3.7Est. 90Itako, Kanto

Overview

Riverside park blanketed with 800,000 purple, white, and yellow iris blooms during the annual June festival.

During the Suigo Itako Iris Festival, Itako’s riverside park is covered with purple, white and yellow iris blossoms. Each year, around 800,000 people come from all over Japan to enjoy the pretty flowers among the canals and bridges of Itako, Ibaraki.

Practical info

Japanese name: 水郷潮来あやめまつり
Nearest station: Itako Station (10 min bus)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: No reservation needed. Free public event. Check dates on the local tourism website. Book accommodation early as hotels fill during major festivals.

Accessibility

Wheelchair restroom

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