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A hydrangea paradise where 50 years of dreams bloomMinamisawa Hydrangea Mountain
This is the mountain where Chuichi Minamizawa, who used to live here, continued to plant hydrangeas along the path to his parents' grave. Wanting to see everyone's happy faces, he continued to plant hydrangeas for 50 years, and now the number of hydrangeas blooming on the mountain has exceeded 15,000.
There are over 50 types of hydrangeas, including rare varieties that can only be seen in a few places in Japan. Surrounded by tall trees, the park is filled with vibrant blue, purple, and white hydrangeas for about a month from June, creating a fantastical atmosphere.
Entrance fee
Adult(Junior high school students and above)600 yen
for children(Elementary school student)400 yen*Free for preschool children
*All prices include tax.
for children(Elementary school student)400 yen*Free for preschool children
*All prices include tax.
Great value! Akigawa Valley Hydrangea Festival 2-venue common mountain and garden admission ticket (1,000 yen) also sold separately on-site
access
- Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain
- 368 Fukazawa, Akiruno City, Tokyo
- Inquiries: 090-5540-9100 (Takamiz)
You can get to the mountain from JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station on foot, by taxi, or by the limited-time paid shuttle bus.
There is no parking lot, so if you are coming by car, please use the paid parking lots around Musashi-Itsukaichi Station.
"Pure white Annabelle" captivates all visitorsWonderful Nature Village AJISAI
Hydrangeas can be found in Wonderful Nature Village, adjacent to Tokyo Summerland. In the hydrangea area of approximately 30,000 m2, you can enjoy the performance of approximately 60 species and 15,000 hydrangeas, including "Annabelle's Snow Mountain," where pure white Annabelle hydrangeas grow in clusters.
The center of the hydrangea area is along the hiking trail that leads to the mountain, and from the summit there is a magnificent view overlooking the Akigawa Valley. The mountain path is steep and has many winding slopes, so please wear comfortable shoes.
Admission fee
Adult(Junior high school students and above)850 yen
*Free for elementary school students and younger
*Free for elementary school students and younger
Parking Fee
Regular car 700 yen / motorcycle 300 yen / bus 2,000 yen
Great value! Akigawa Valley Hydrangea Festival 2-venue common mountain and garden admission ticket (1,000 yen) also sold separately on-site
access
- Wonderful Nature Village Hydrangea Garden
- 600 Kamiyotsugi, Akiruno City, Tokyo
- Inquiry: 042-558-5861
If you are coming by car, there is a paid parking lot.
If you are coming by train, please take a taxi or a local bus from JR Akigawa Station to Tokyo Summerland, and then use the free shuttle bus from Tokyo Summerland to Wonderful Nature Village.
Instagram Photo Contest
Instagram photo contest
"#AkigawaHydrangea2025" is being held!
We have prepared some great prizes for the winners! You can easily participate from your smartphone.
Post with the hashtags "#AkigawaHydrangea2025" and "#○○○ (name of the spot where you took the photo)"!
How to enter the contest
STEP 2
Photograph hydrangeas at either of the two spots!
STEP 3
Post with the hashtags "#AkigawaHydrangea2025" and "#○○○ (name of the spot where you took the photo)"!
Award-winning products
- Grand Prize: 1 personTokyo Summerland Double Pair Tickets (4 tickets)
- Excellence Award for 2 people Nature Village Tiny House Pair Accommodation Ticket
- Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain Award for 2 peopleDried hydrangea flowers
- Wonderful Nature Village Prize for 2 peopleWonderful Nature Village BBQ Pair Free Invitation Ticket (Reasonable Course)
- 10 winnersAkigawa Valley Seoto-no-yu Pair Bathing Ticket
Submitted Works
Winner Announcement
The winning entries will be selected by Tokyo Mountain Tours (operated by Good Life Tama) and the Akigawa Valley Hydrangea Festival Executive Committee.
Presentation Method
Winners announced on this special page will be contacted via direct message from the Tokyo Mountain Tours @tokyomountaintours Instagram account.
We have prepared some great prizes for you to participate!
Recommended! Stop-in spots
The beauty bath that won first place in the "moist skin category" of the hot spring general election
[Akigawa Valley Seoto-no-yu]
The "beauty bath" is characterized by its fragrant water and slippery texture on the skin. Surrounded by deep mountains, you can enjoy the seasonal scenery of the valley, such as fresh greenery in spring, deep greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and bathing in a snow-viewing bath when it snows in winter.
The premises also include a direct sales shop selling local vegetables picked that morning, making it a great spot to discover the charms of the Akigawa Valley.
Ajisai limited edition gourmet food and goods
During the Akigawa Valley Hydrangea Festival, two locations will be offering delicious, limited-edition gourmet food and merchandise! Be sure to savor the sweet, faintly scented hydrangea flavor.
- Hydrangea Gelato(Sold at Ishifune Dining)
- Hydrangea soft serve ice cream(Sold at: do-mo factory blan.co)
- Hydrangea Shaved Ice(Sold at WanDouble Nature Village)
- Hydrangea tea(Available at: Minamisawa Ajisaiyama, Ishifune Dining, kitchen CANVAS, do-mo factory blan.co)
- Hydrangea Craft Beer(Available at: Minamisawa Ajisaiyama, Ishifune Dining, kitchen CANVAS, do-mo factory blan.co)
- Dried flower "Hydrangea ball"(Sold at WanDouble Nature Village)
- Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain Original Hand Towel(Sales location: Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain)
*The photos shown are for illustrative purposes only.
Free rental and sale of hydrangea umbrellas!
At the two hydrangea spots, Felissimo Co., Ltd. is lending out and selling colorful "hydrangea umbrellas." You can submit photos using the umbrellas to a photo contest sponsored by Felissimo.
For more information, please visit "Hydrangea Umbrella Photo Contest YOU+MORE FELISSIMO."
Let's explore the city ♪ Distributing discount coupon pamphlets!
At the two hydrangea spots, we are handing out pamphlets with coupons for recommended gourmet spots in Akigawa Valley and shops where you can buy souvenirs. After enjoying the hydrangeas, be sure to enjoy the charms of Akigawa Valley!
*The photos shown are for illustrative purposes only.