Shizuoka
Travel
2022.05.09
The annual “Original Iris and Hydrangea Exhibition”
Here, 500,000 irises of 600 varieties will be exhibited in an outdoor field of about 1 hectare, and about 300 varieties of hydrangea will be exhibited in the indoor display greenhouse.
Early blooming is a wonderful feature of Kamosou’s original irises, but the first flower of this year, which was a little late in the cold winter and warm spring, was on April 8th, which was about 10 days later than last year.
If flowering progresses in this condition, early blooming irises can be expected to be in full bloom during this year’s Golden Week.
And from the middle of May, the irises planted in the ground will bloom one after another.
The hydrangea hills are exhibited in the center of the greenhouse, centering on Kamosou’s original hydrangea, and you can select and purchase your favorite hydrangea directly from the hills.
Teahouse Sougentei has just opened this year at the site of Miso warehouse surrounded by ponds on three sides.
You can enjoy Kamosou’s original sencha set, which is a blend of specialty teas from the Harada area, mugwort dumplings, and ice cream rice ball lunch boxes.
On the second floor of the main building of the Shoya mansion, the Kamo Fumiko exhibition is being held at Gallery Aya.
Please see the acrylic painting of the irises of Fumiko Kamo who supported Kamosou in the Showa era.
| Period: | April 23 (Sat) -June 26 (Sun), 2022 |
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| Business Hours: | 8: 00-17: 00 (reception until 16:30) Open 7 days a week during the period |
| Admission: | April 23 (Sat) -June 26 (Sun), 2022 * Iris and hydrangea exhibition period Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,500 yen Free for elementary school students and younger Silver (65 years old and over) 1,200 yen Please show proof that you know your age Persons with disabilities 1,200 yen Please present your disability certificate |
A spectacular view of Ezo Fuji with turf cherry blossoms and snow in “Mishima-san’s turf cherry blossom garden”
Edo Fu-ring (wind-bell) at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a summer tradition in Japan, bringing coolness with its sound
Hoshino Resort Kai Kirishima, a hot spring inn with a superb view overlooking Sakurajima
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] Anniversary plan to spend in special seats on ice is now available
Enjoy the “Japanese summer tradition” ♪ “Takanawa Summer Festival 2020”, where you can enjoy the fair with a yukata
[Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest] Sagami Lake Cherry Blossom Festival
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Hiroshima
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: ‘Korankei and Obara Bus Tour’, two major autumn tourist attractions in Toyota City, goes on sale on 29 July (Mon).
Aichi
[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
Kyoto
[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
Chiba
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
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Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
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Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
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OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
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[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
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Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
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Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
