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

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.

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.