Mt. Ohira Hydrangea Festival
Ohirasan Ajisai Matsuri
大平山あじさい祭り（栃木市）
Enjoy walking up the beautiful Hydrangea hill on Mt. Ohira
COVID Info
Due to Covid-19, there may be unexpected changes, so please check before traveling. (See bottom of this page for event organizer's contact details )
DATE
2022 : Mid June to the Early July
TIME
You can climb the hill and enjoy Hydrangeas anytime during the Day.
SCHEDULE
COST
Free
How to enjoy Mt. Ohira Hydrangea Festival
Enjoy a girl's day out
Picturesque scenery
(Insta worthy!)
Fun for a group of friends
Fun for the family
Fun for solo travelers
Immerse in nature
Walking
Enjoy 2-3 hours
💐Enjoy the symbol of early summer and see the beautiful Blue, Pink, and Purple Hydrangeas!💐
Come visit Tochigi city and climb the 💐Hydrangea Hill or Mount Ohira and see the beautiful views of Ajisai (Hydrangea) flowers!
Just as the rainy season☔ starts, it’s time to enjoy the 2,500 Hydrangeas at one of the best spots near Tokyo. Hop on a short bus ride from Tochigi station and move your legs to walk the 1,000 steps through the flowers✨. Many places on the way to take photos, so don’t forget your camera.
On your way back, make sure to visit the city center of Tochigi city where there are many Edo period buildings as well as small museums and activities. Checkout Matcha and teacake classes (book here), shops where you can blend your own Japanese incense into a cute bag (book here), rent a Kimono, or take a short boat ride on a Edo-style gondola boat.
What to do nearby Mt. Ohira 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）
Access (How to get to Mt. Ohira Hydrangea Festival)
From Tokyo
- 90 min from Tokyo by train.
- 90 min drive from Tokyo by car
Address
By Train
Tochig 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.
By Car
From the Tochigi IC on the Tohoku Expressway and Kita-Kanto Expressway, drive 20min.
(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 min)
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event please contact the Tochigi City Tourist Association directly.
Tel: +81-282-25-2356
Tochigi City Tourist Association website (External Link – Japanese)
