Mt. Ohira Hydrangea Festival
Tochigi Ajisai Matsuri
とちぎあじさいまつり（栃木市）
Enjoy walking up the beautiful Hydrangea hill on Mt. Ohira
DATE
TIME & SCHEDULE
You can climb the hill and enjoy Hydrangeas anytime during the Day.
Parking time 9:00～17:00, 500yen per car
COST
Free
*Parking is 500 yen per car
How to enjoy Tochigi Hydrangea Festival
Picturesque scenery
(Insta worthy!)
Fun for a group of friends
Fun for solo travelers
Experience Traditional Japan
Great girls day out
Fun for couples
Fun for the family
Enjoy 1-2 hours
💐Enjoy the symbol of early summer and see the beautiful Blue, Pink, and Purple Hydrangeas!💐
What to do nearby Tochigi Hydrangea Festival?
Local recommendations
- Active
- Hike to the Shrine at the tip of the hill (1,000 steps, 341 meters)
City center
- Walk around the old town (City center)
- Unique Experiences
City center
- Matcha and teacake class
- Make your own Japanese Incense
- Kimono Rental
- Walk around the old town
- Food / Drink
- Yakitori, Omlet & Dango
City center
- Edo themed Lunch/dinner
- Attractions
City center
- Take a short boat ride on Uzuma river (巴波川遊覧船）
- Culture
City center
- Yokoyama Folk Museum (横山郷土館)
- Okada Kinenkan (岡田記念館）
- Dashikaikan (山車会館）
Shoai Samurai
'Tochigi City'
(learn more about this area)
Hotels (Western Style)
There is a few western style hotels around the north side of Tochigi Station.
Ryokan (Japanese Style)
Tochigi City is home to Kanahan, a hisorical Ryokan in the town center.
Guesthouses & Aiirbnbs
There is a guesthouse on the Uzuma river near the town centerand a few airbnbs.
Kanahan (Ryokan)
Access (How to get to Mt. Ohira Hydrangea Festival)
How to get there
Public Transport
90 min from Tokyo by train.
Car
90 min drive from Tokyo by car.
Location & Address
Address
Ajisaizaka Hill on Mt. Ohira
大平山 あじさい坂
Hirai-machi, Tochigi-city, Tochigi Pref. Japan 328-0054
〒328-0054 栃木県栃木市平井町
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
Via Tochigi Station (Tobu Line or JR Ryomo Line)
Take the Tobu Line or JR Ryomo Line to Tochig Station and exit from the North exit. From in front of the Station take a bus bound for ‘Kokugakuin mae (国学院前)’. Get off at Kokugakuin Mae after approximately 15 minutes. Ajisaizaka (Hill with Hydrangeas) starts near the bus stop.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
Via Tichigi IC on Tohoku Expressway and Kita-Kanto Expressway
From the Tochigi IC on the Tohoku Expressway and Kita-Kanto Expressway, drive 20 minutes.
(Although there is parking, it is limited and can get crowded during high season, so if you are visiting during the peak, we recommend leaving the car near Tochigi station and take the bus for 15 minutes)
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
Tochigi City Tourist Association website (External Link – Japanese)
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