Hana-Matsuri in Nishiarai Daishi (Flower Festival) early-April to mid-May
Location:
Hana-Matsuri in Nishiarai Daishi (Flower Festival) takes place in Nishiarai Daishi Temple Adachi City, Tokyo. The event takes place on 8 April every year as the Birthday of Buddha.
However, several kinds of beautiful flowers bloom during the flower festival. So, tourists come every day to enjoy beautiful flowers.
Varieties of peony flowers bloom in the gardens of Nishiarai Daishi Temple from mid-April to mid-May.
The venue is just next to Nishiarai Daishi-Mae Station.
Admission: Free
Time: Mid-April-mid-May
Things to see:
There are two peony gardens on the temple’s ground. The first garden was opened in 1804.
Since its opening, locals have enjoyed Hana-Matsuri in Nishiarai Daishi (Flower Festival).
The peonies start blooming in mid-April and last until mid-May. The gardens consist of various types of peonies.
But, the peony garden in front of the Komyoden Gate is bigger than the other. It is the central peony garden of the Temple.
People who love flowers keep visiting the peony gardens from mid-April.
Most visitors love Paeonia suffruticosa and Paeonia lactiflora.
Besides, bloggers and photographers line up to take photos of the lovely peonies.
Besides, the beautiful wisteria flowers bloom in front of the Main Hall during this period.
It is the 2nd largest wisteria garden in Tokyo’s 23 Wards, after the Kameido Tenjin Shrine wisteria garden.
Many sit under wisteria trees to enjoy the elegant beauty of the flowers. Some drink while they take a rest.
At the same time, there are stalls where tea, coffee, and soft drinks are available
Some stalls sell amazake, Japanese sake, and beer during the usual festival.
However, such drinks are not available this time because of the current world situation.
In short, it is worth visiting Hana-Matsuri in Nishiarai Daishi(Flower Festival). It is the best time to visit the temple.
Do you love wisteria and peony?
Then take your time for a day and have fun there.
Access:
Nishiarai Daishi-Mae Station
A 1-minute walk
Address:
Nishiarai Daishi Temple, 1-15-1 Nishiarai, Adachi City, Tokyo.
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