[2025 Tokyo ] Travel Guide for Bunkyo Hydrangea Matsuri (Updated Jun)

Before the fall, I went to Bunkyo District and walked away. Compared with other distinctive neighborhoods in Tokyo, it is peaceful and peaceful. The pedestrians on the road are mostly residents nearby. They walk slowly and unsteadily. The rhythm of the footsteps is life itself. On the ramp, there is a small ancestral hall dedicated to the gods. The temple stands on the road where people walk daily and becomes an ordinary landscape in life. There are also gentle moments that exude a simple human touch: in the small shops of the shopping street, the round cola cakes are arranged neatly, and when they just get their hands, they can't help but sip a sip; the izakaya is mostly small. Small, the temperature of the dishes, the singers' laughter, and the sake of the sake, the heart is warm.

| 1-Day Hydrangea Flower Sea Spots. Beyond Kamakura, Tokyo in June offers many places to admire hydrangeas From exquisite hidden temple gems to urban landscapes different from Kamakura Purple, pink, and blue blooms add much romance to Tokyo's early summer~ Here are 4 tested hydrangea viewing spots in Tokyo - save this guide! —————— 📅 Shooting Date | June 15 last year 🌸 Bloom Status | Hydrangeas were generally in excellent condition ⚠️ Tokyo is hotter than Kamakura, so flowers bloom earlier; during this period Kamakura's hydrangeas weren't at their peak yet - good reference point~ ▫️ Flower Map | See image 18 - not concentrated in one area but all conveniently accessible by public transport ▫️ Suggested Duration | Perfect for 1-day visits —————— 📍 Hakusan Shrine, Images 2-6 ▫️ Admission | Free ▫️ Hours | Open 24/7 3,000 hydrangea plants inside/outside shrine with diverse varieties, great for both wide shots and close-ups Besides shrine grounds, opposite side has special fenced flower viewing area (last year open June 8-16, 10am-4pm) Hosts "Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival" annually - last year had events on June 8,9,15,16 📍 Asukayama Park, Images 7-9 ▫️ Admission | Free ▫️ Hours | Open 24/7 ⚠️ Navigation Tip | Search "Asuka Komichi" (park is large - this path has the hydrangeas) June's highlight is the hydrangeas along 350m "Asuka Path" following JR railway No hiking needed - walk along mountainside path like strolling through hydrangea tunnel Park also has museums, amusement facilities with superb environment 📍 Former Nakagawa Riverside Park, Images 10-14 ▫️ Admission | Free ▫️ Hours | Open 24/7 Wild-growing blue/purple/pink hydrangeas lining both sides of riverside path Highly recommend staying until dusk‼️ Capture sunset + hydrangea sea + trains + Tokyo Skytree in one frame Can even photograph Skytree's lighting-up moment‼️ 📍 Horinji Temple, Images 15-17 ▫️ Admission | Free ▫️ Hours | 9:00-16:30 Compact temple near Waseda University Though not many hydrangeas, features unique hydrangea chozubachi (water basin) + summer wind chimes + limited-edition hydrangea paper-cut temple stamps - truly special‼️ Summer magic~ Paper-cut stamps cost ¥1000 each ⚠️ Hydrangea stamps are limited - I missed out last year and got May's wisteria stamp instead

If you're planning to admire hydrangeas in Tokyo, Hakusan Shrine is a must-visit! Located in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, this shrine boasts over 1,000 years of history. Though small in size, it is a paradise for hydrangea lovers, with 3,000 hydrangea plants of various species adorning the shrine grounds and its adjacent garden. Every June, during the rainy season, the hydrangeas here burst into bloom. Delicate pinks, refreshing blues, and pure whites create a vibrant sea of colors, bringing life and beauty to the otherwise gloomy season. The shrine also hosts an annual Hydrangea Festival, featuring traditional music performances, goldfish scooping, handicraft exhibitions, and stalls selling hydrangea-themed accessories and postcards. Best of all, the shrine is open 24 hours and offers free admission! To get there, take the Toei Mita Line and alight at Hakusan Station. A short walk will lead you to the shrine. Strolling through the grounds, you might encounter adorable heart-shaped hydrangeas or sunbathing cats—truly a healing experience. Don’t miss this romantic early summer event!

#tokyotrip The month of June in summer is rather cooling, but very humid, moisture and inconvenient for most Japanese, as this is the season of Tsuyu (梅雨). The rain style is more like drizzling but whole day, very cloudy and you hardly see the sun during the day. However, this is the best season of the blooming of colourful Hydrangeas. The Ball like flower is very cute and comes with different colours such as blue, purple and white. In Tokyo, this shrine called Hakusan Jinja is very famous for the Hydrangeas, and full bloom will occur during the June rainy season. The Hydrangea festival will be held throughout the June period and expect to bring an umbrella as you will be viewing the beautiful flower under the rain.