Isoyama Shrine Hydrangea Festival

The blue, white, and purple of the hydrangeas contrast wonderfully with the green of the cedar trees!

Isoyama Shrine in Kanuma City is a historic shrine that received a Goshuin (red seal) from the Tokugawa Shogunate, and is now known as one of the best known hydrangea viewing spots in the northern Kanto region.

The shrine is also known as one of the best places for viewing hydrangeas in the northern Kanto region. The 2,500 hydrangeas of 28 varieties planted along the approach to the shrine and around the shrine pavilions are in full bloom, creating a wonderful contrast with the green of the cedar trees. During the festival, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., lanterns are lit, and the hydrangeas reflected in the pale light create an ethereal atmosphere.

A “Chinoawa” or “ring of thatch,” which is said to bring good health to those who pass through it, will also be set up.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	66 Isomachi, Kanuma City, Tochigi
Telephone Number	0289-60-2507
Date	2024 June 15 (Sat.)~ 30 (Fri.) (From late June to early July)
Time	Illumination: 18:00~20:00 ※Canceled in bad weather
Venue	Isoyama Shrine
DIRECTIONS	A 30-minute walk from Yurugi Station on the Tobu Nikko Line.
Map Code	74 840 446*17

Central Area

Utsunomiya, the most populous city in Tochigi, is about an hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen, and serves as a major transportation hub for the different regions of the prefecture. In addition to being known for its famous Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), Utsunomiya is called the “city of jazz and cocktails”, as there are numerous venues for hearing live jazz music, and the bartenders are quite skilled, so there are plenty of options for enjoyable nightlife.