The 63rd Niigata Chrysanthemum Exhibition, Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2023
- Niigata
The 63rd Niigata Prefecture Chrysanthemum Exhibition "Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival" is held!
The festival attracts a large number of visitors during the festival period, and 3,000 pots of chrysanthemum masterpieces that have been carefully cultivated over the year by chrysanthemum growers from within and outside of the prefecture are on display.
Many kinds of chrysanthemums are displayed.
Exhibits include large chrysanthemums with nearly 1,000 flowers growing from a single trunk and arranged in a circular shape, classic chrysanthemums, child chrysanthemums, bonsai, etc. In each category, "gorgeousness," "delicacy," and "dynamism" are competed for, and the autumn in Yahiko is decorated.
The "Large Landscape Flowerbed," created by reproducing famous and scenic spots in Japan with 30,000 inserted buds of small chrysanthemums under a different theme each year, is a spectacular sight that attracts the attention of visitors and has become a famous attraction.
This year's theme is "Mt!
Several large chrysanthemums in bloom
Small chrysanthemum cliffs
Together with the numerous blooms of large chrysanthemums, it is one of the symbols of the Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival.
Large landscape flower bed
Please visit Yahiko in autumn!
Period: November 1 (Wed) to 24 (Fri), 2023
Venue: Precincts of Yahiko Shrine, Yahiko-mura, Niigata Prefecture
Inquiry: Yahiko Tourist Association (TEL: 0256-94-3154)
You can also enjoy the autumn leaves in Yahiko Park Maple Valley!
From late October to mid-November, the autumn leaves of Yahiko Park Momiji Valley are at their best!
The maple trees planted all over the valley turn a fiery red color and are very beautiful, so why not visit the park in conjunction with the Chrysanthemum Festival?
The best time to view the autumn leaves is subject to change. Please check the Yahiko Tourist Association's official website for the latest information.
◇Light-up information◇
Period: October 28 (Sat) - November 23 (Thu), 2023
Lighting hours: 17:00 - 21:00
Place: Yahiko Park Maple Valley (Kanzukibashi Bridge), Gaienzaka Street Grand Ginkgo, Yahiko Shrine Ichino Torii, Tamanobashi Bridge
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Location
2887-2 Yahiko, Yahiko-mura, Nishikanbara-gun, Niigata Prefecture
Access
Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Yahiko Station
Approximately 30 minutes by car from Sanjo-Tsubame IC (if coming from Kanto area)
Approximately 30 minutes by car from the Makigata-Higashi IC (from the direction of Niigata)Please use public transportation as it is expected to be crowded during the event period.
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Image courtesy of Yahiko Tourist Association