Hattori Noen Hydrangea House in Mobara, Chiba: Enjoy the panoramic view of the hydrangea field near the city center.

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Hattori Noen is one of the most famous hydrangea spots in Chiba Prefecture.
Hydrangeas are at their best from the rainy season to early summer. There are many places famous for hydrangeas throughout Japan. This time, we will introduce "Hattori Noen Hydrangea House" in Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, where more than 10,000 hydrangea plants are in bloom.

More than 10,000 hydrangeas bloom and compete at the Hattori Noen Hydrangea House.

Located in Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, Hattori Noen Hydrangea Yashiki boasts more than 10,000 colorful hydrangeas of 250 varieties blooming brilliantly from early June to early July on a vast site of about 18,000 square meters! The hydrangeas at Hattori Noen are spread over the entire mountain slope of the site, and from any vantage point, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the flowers as if they are surrounded by a carpet of flowers. A dreamy moment surrounded by hydrangeas in the early summer breeze will surely relieve the fatigue of daily life♪.
More than 10,000 hydrangeas in 250 varieties

Comfortable shoes are recommended! Colorful hydrangeas spread out on the slope

The walking paths are often steep and the footholds can be muddy, so we recommend that you wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers and clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. Climbing up the slope and looking down from the top of the mountain, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the hydrangea fields and the tasteful atmosphere of the mansion and hydrangeas.
Hydrangeas blooming on the slope of a mountain

The origin of hydrangeas, popular since the Nara period (710-794)

Hydrangeas bloom beautifully during the rainy season. They can be seen throughout Japan and are a familiar flower to Japanese people, but here we will introduce the origin of hydrangeas, which you may or may not know. There are various theories about the origin of hydrangea, but it is said to be native to Japan and first appeared in books in the Nara period (710-794). It is romantic to think that hydrangea has been fascinating people for more than 1,000 years.
Hydrangeas have attracted people since ancient times.
What looks like the petals of a hydrangea is a transformation of the "bud," which originally supported the petals. Then, where are the petals? You may be thinking, "Where are the petals? If you look closely at a hydrangea, you will see a small ball in the center of the clump. This is actually the flower of the hydrangea.

The blue or pink hydrangea that is generally imagined is a type of "hon hydrangea," and its round, three-dimensional shape is called "temari-bloom. It is characterized by changing its color to blue, pink, or purple depending on the acidity of the soil, with acidic flowers turning blue and alkaline flowers turning pink or purple. It is so tasteful that the same type of flower can bloom in different colors depending on the location. You can enjoy not only hon hydrangeas but also various other types of hydrangeas at Hattori Farm.
Hydrangeas that change color depending on where they bloom

Let's go to Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture to see a spectacular view of hydrangeas!

The beauty of the hydrangeas that cover the area under the early summer sunlight will take your breath away!

Open: June 1 to early July
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. *Open all year round during the opening period.
Fee: Adults (junior high school students and older) 600 yen Children (elementary school students) 300 yen
Hattori Noen's official website is here
For reservations of train + accommodation "Chiba (Boso) area", please contact 【 JR East View Dynamic Rail Package 】
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