Izu Oshima Tsubaki Matsuri(Camellia) Festival 伊豆大島椿まつり

The island of Izu Oshima is famous for its beautiful tsubaki (camellia) flowers. This camellia festival is the island's biggest event, and it's a wonderful showcase of Izu Oshima's many unique offerings.

The main venue of the festival is Motomachi Port Passenger Terminal, where you can purchase a range of regional goods and see the local history and culture. Oshima Park, recognized as an International Camellia Garden of Excellence, has a variety of flower types in its camellia grove. You can even see kinkacha, a rare yellow camellia.

Other activities at the event include a workshop at which you can experience dyeing with camellia petals, the “Camellias and Local Landscapes” exhibition, and an illuminated display of camellias.