Itako city
Itako city is town with many historical waterways close to Narita Int Airport. The popular Suigo Itako Iris Festival is not to be missed.
水郷潮来あやめまつり(潮来)
DATE
2024 : 17th May (Fri) to 16th June (Sun)
*Annual bloom peak is around June 10th
TIME
The Suigo Ayame Itako Garden is open to public all day.
SCHEDULE
Light-up : Everyday 18:30-20:00
Traditional Music : Sunday (13:00-13:40)
Boat cruise (30 min) : Tuesday to Sunday (operates on Monday if Monday is a national holiday, but in that case it doesn’t operate on that Tuesday). 1,300 yen pp (Elementary school students 700yen).
The Bride boat : Wednesdays (11:00), Saturdays (11:00, 14:00. 19:30), Sundays (11:00, 14:00).
COST
Free (Boat cruise is 1,300 yen)
Dainty iris flowers 💐 covering the fields. Boats gently rocking on the stream. Brides in beautiful white kimonos 💕. Is there a more joyous sight you could imagine? 😍 Come visit the 💐 Suigo Itako Iris Festival💐 and take a step inside this lovely Japanese fantasy land✨!
800,000 visitors gather every year for this festival🎉 to marvel at the 1 million irises blooming💐. The highlight is the traditional ceremony of the romantic boat ride💕 You can witness the new bride on her way to see the groom. 😍
There will be tons of fun events and performances during the festival 😍 Try the boat rides and costume rentals! The evening illuminations ✨ are a must-see as well!
Itako city is town with many historical waterways close to Narita Int Airport. The popular Suigo Itako Iris Festival is not to be missed.
From Tokyo
Address
1-5 Ayame, Itako, Ibaraki Prefecture 311-2425
〒311-2425 茨城県潮来市あやめ1−5
By Train
Itako Station (JR Kashima Line)
Take the JR Kashima Line bound for Kashima Jingu and get off at Itako Station. The garden is a 3-minute walk from the station.
By Car
Approximately 10 minutes from the Itako IC on the Joban Expressway.
(We highly recommend using public transport due to heavy traffic and limited parking space during the festival)