Kyodo no Mori Hakubutsukan (Native Forest Museum) 25th Anniversary Hydrangea Festival

Kyodo no Mori Hakubutsukan, or the open-air “native forest” museum, offers a view of colorful hydrangeas—purple, light blue, white, and pink—against a backdrop of traditional Japanese scenery including a town hall from the Taisho period (1912–1926) and thatched-roof farmhouses from the Edo period (1603–1868).
In June, the premises bloom with 10,000 hydrangeas of some 30 varieties delivering the scent of early summer. Whether shimmering in the sun on a clear day or glimmering with dew in the rain, the petals are beautiful either way. Discover for yourself the charms of the rather large yet neat and tidy flower heads of the hydrangea.
Various events are scheduled during the festival, including a workshop for making hydrangea ornaments, a tea ceremony serving hydrangea mochi rice cakes, and a haiku poem contest around the theme of hydrangeas.
Each of the numerous varieties of hydrangea has its own unique beauty. Enjoy them all, and find your favorite.

Notes:
The hydrangea ornament-making workshop opens only on Sunday, June 17, and Sunday, July 1.
The tea ceremony closes when the room is needed for general use; the hydrangea mochi rice cakes are available only in limited quantities.