A kaleidoscope of hydrangeas at Funaoka Joshi Park in Miyagi Prefecture

  • Miyagi
  • Sightseeing
Funaoka Joshi Park in early summer
Located about 25 km south of Sendai City, about 30 minutes away by JR Tohoku Line, Shibata Town is well known as "Flower Town Shibata". In this issue, we would like to introduce you to one of the best places to visit during the hydrangea season, Funaoka Joshi Park.

History and nature in harmony at Funaoka Joshi Park

Funaoka Castle is said to have been built in the Kamakura period (1185-1333). After passing through the Warring States period, the castle was taken over by the Shiho clan, a vassal of the Date clan, in the 16th century, and was then taken over by the Harada and Shibata clans. Today, the site is a park surrounded by rich nature, and in 1975, a 24-meter-tall statue of the Peace Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) was erected. Today, the statue stands as a symbol of Shibata Town, gently watching over visitors.
Peace Kannon statue

Not only cherry blossoms! A famous spot where you can enjoy a relay of flowers

In spring, about 1,000 Someiyoshino cherry trees and weeping cherry trees are in full bloom, and the park is selected as one of the "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan" along with "SENBON ZAKURA" at Shiraishigawa Tsutsumi.
Plum and narcissus in March, mandshurica (higanbana) from September to October ), and the hydrangea, the star of the show, blooms during the rainy season.
Hydrangea in Funaoka Joshi Park

5,000 hydrangeas and "Umbrella Sky" coloring the rainy season sky

From June to July, the garden is filled with hydrangeas in various shades of blue, white, pink, and purple. About 5,000 hydrangeas bloom and cover the stone steps, creating an ethereal scene. The hydrangeas, covered with rain drops, shine like jewels and gently soothe the hearts of visitors.
Stone steps in Funaoka Joshi Park
The "Umbrella Sky," a colorful umbrella display that decorates the park, is also a popular photo spot. The scenery is picturesque not only on sunny days, but also on rainy days.
Umbrella Sky

Enjoy early summer at the Shibata Hydrangea Festival!

The "Shibata Hydrangea Festival," held every year when the hydrangeas are in bloom, will be held for the 12th time this year. During the festival, there are many heartwarming events, such as the Hanamizuji (water fortune telling) experience at the top of the mountain.
Hana-temizu (water mikuji)
For more information about the event, please visit the official website of Shibata Town.

Sunny or rainy days

Why not take a stroll through the hydrangea in Funaoka Joshi Park and enjoy the early summer breeze?
The colorful flowers and the heart-stirring colors of the umbrellas will surely soothe you.
Walking in Funaoka Joshi Park

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