42nd Bunkyo Ajisai Festival 2026 | Hakusan Shrine Tokyo

The Bunkyo Ajisai Festival marks its 42nd year.

A place for exchange across generations, deepening community bonds and showcasing the charm of Bunkyo. Like hydrangeas deepening in color under the rain, these 9 days invite person to person, community to community, to gently connect. It has become a beloved early-summer tradition of Bunkyo.

Set in Hakusan Park — the oldest park in Bunkyo Ward, established in 1891 — and the adjacent Hakusan Shrine, around 3,000 hydrangeas in a rainbow of colors, with blossoms casting cool shade along bamboo fences, welcome you.

Schedule

Event
Schedule

10:00–16:00
Food Stalls
Local neighborhoods & shops
10:00–16:00
Sketching Event
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Bunkyo Traditional Crafts Exhibition & Sale
Bunkyo Traditional Crafts Association
10:00–16:00
Potted Hydrangea Sales
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Food Trucks
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Tourism PR & Souvenir Sales
Bunkyo Tourism Association
10:00–16:00
Ajisai Stage
Executive Committee / See pamphlet for details
Throughout the festival
Hakusan Park
Ajisai Wall
Executive Committee / 80th Anniversary of Bunkyo Ward

13:00–14:00
Opening Ceremony
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Ishikawa Prefecture Hakusan City Products Sale
Hakusan City Tokyo Office
10:00–16:00
Food Stalls
Local neighborhoods & shops
10:00–16:00
Sketching Event
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Bunkyo Traditional Crafts Exhibition & Sale
Bunkyo Traditional Crafts Association
10:00–16:00
Potted Hydrangea Sales
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Food Trucks
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Tourism PR & Souvenir Sales
Bunkyo Tourism Association
10:00–16:00
Shopping Stamp Rally – Lucky Draw Day
Local shopping streets
11:00–
Dental Health Prayer Ceremony [Free toothbrush for first 100 visitors]
Executive Committee
11:00–14:00
Dental Consultation Corner
Koishikawa Dental Association
10:00–16:00
Ajisai Stage
Executive Committee / See pamphlet for details
10:00–14:00
Disaster Ropework Workshop
Bunkyo Boy Scouts Council
Throughout the festival
Hakusan Park
Ajisai Wall
Executive Committee / 80th Anniversary of Bunkyo Ward

10:00–16:00
Potted Hydrangea Sales
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Food Trucks
Executive Committee
Throughout the festival
Hakusan Park
Ajisai Wall
Executive Committee / 80th Anniversary of Bunkyo Ward

10:00–16:00
Hiroshima Fukuyama City Tourism PR
Fukuyama City Tokyo Office
10:00–16:00
Food Stalls
Local neighborhoods & shops
10:00–16:00
Sketching Event
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Bunkyo Traditional Crafts Exhibition & Sale
Bunkyo Traditional Crafts Association
10:00–16:00
Potted Hydrangea Sales
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Food Trucks
Executive Committee
10:00–15:00
Boccia Experience
Bunkyo Sports
10:00–16:00
Ajisai Stage
Executive Committee / See pamphlet for details
Throughout the festival
Hakusan Park
Ajisai Wall
Executive Committee / 80th Anniversary of Bunkyo Ward

10:00–16:00
Hiroshima Fukuyama City Tourism PR
Fukuyama City Tokyo Office
10:00–16:00
Food Stalls
Local neighborhoods & shops
10:00–16:00
Sketching Event
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Bunkyo Traditional Crafts Exhibition & Sale
Bunkyo Traditional Crafts Association
10:00–16:00
Potted Hydrangea Sales
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Food Trucks
Executive Committee
10:00–16:00
Shopping Stamp Rally – Lucky Draw Day
Local shopping streets
11:00–
Dental Health Prayer Ceremony [Free toothbrush for first 100 visitors]
Executive Committee
11:00–14:00
Dental Consultation Corner
Koishikawa Dental Association
10:00–16:00
Ajisai Stage
Executive Committee / See pamphlet for details
10:00–14:00
Disaster Ropework Experience
Bunkyo Boy Scouts Council
10:00–12:00
Ajisai Mikoshi (Portable Shrine)
Executive Committee
Throughout the festival
Hakusan Park
Ajisai Wall
Executive Committee / 80th Anniversary of Bunkyo Ward

※ Please note that food stall and food truck lineups may change without prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.

Ajisai Stage

※ Subject to cancellation or changes in case of rain

6 Sat

10:00Komamoto Elementary School Brass Band
10:30Yubigaya Elementary School
Music Band
11:10Tokyo Balalaika Ensemble
12:00Hana Taiko (Drum Performance)
12:35Toyo University Mixed Choir
13:15Keika Commercial High School Dance Club
14:05Studio Hokulani
— Hula & Tahitian Dance —
15:00Komagome Gakuen — Wadaiko (Japanese Drum) Club "Shippuu"

7 Sun

10:00Toyo University Dance Circle HONEY
11:00Dental Health Prayer Ceremony
11:15Keika Gakuen Wind Band
12:10Toyo University Koto Research Club
13:00Opening Ceremony
13:20Toyo University Hakusan Glee Club
13:50Pipelines
14:50Big Band Performance
Urban Night Jazz Orchestra
Special Guest: THE DIVAS

13 Sat

10:00Yushima Uta Sanshin Class
11:10Nihon Gindo Gakuin Ginrakukan
12:15Lauae Hula Studio
13:05FANKY RADIO & MIYACHANG
13:35Studio D
14:05Higher Ground Studio
15:10Toyo University
Light Music Jazz "Sunny"

14 Sun

10:00Keika Girls' Dance Club "Florge"
Keika Gakuen
Marching Band
Sophisticated Blue
11:00Dental Health Prayer Ceremony
11:20Yanesen Hula Circle
12:20Fujima-ryu Japanese Dance
13:15Joyful Voice School
"Prayer of Ryukyu — Melody of Life"
14:45bf Jazz School
Special Band

Information / Official Pamphlet & Online Shop

Official Pamphlet &
Online Shop

You can download the official pamphlet (PDF) containing comprehensive information about the Bunkyo Ajisai Festival. Check out the event schedule, access guide, and the Ajisai Stage timetable.

Download Pamphlet　›

You can purchase official Bunkyo Ajisai Festival merchandise online. Please feel free to take a look!
*Please note that the online shop is available in Japanese only.

Visit Online Shop　›

Access

Getting to Hakusan Shrine

Directions

Toei Mita Line "Hakusan Station" Exit A3 — 2 min walk
Tokyo Metro Namboku Line "Hongo-sanchome Station" Exit 1 — 2 min walk
Bunkyo Community Bus B-guru: alight at "Hakusan Station" or "Hakusan 5-chome"
No parking available. Please use public transportation.

Event Overview

Dates: June 6 (Sat) – June 14 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Hakusan Shrine & Hakusan Park (5-31-26 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku)
Admission: Free (some paid activities)
Organizers: Bunkyo Ajisai Festival Executive Committee / Bunkyo Tourism Association

About Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine, located in Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, is a historic shrine founded in 948 AD, enshrined from Kaga Province (present-day Ishikawa Prefecture). Known for blessings of good relationships and relief from toothache, the shrine was revered by the Tokugawa shogunate and is counted among Tokyo's Ten Shrines. In June, it becomes a celebrated spot for hydrangeas, attracting many visitors.

Deities: Kukurihime-no-Mikoto · Izanagi-no-Mikoto · Izanami-no-Mikoto

Map

Venue & Highlights Map

Hydrangea Highlights Map

Hydrangea

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Native to eastern North America, this hydrangea is easy to grow. It's enjoyed not only for its blooms but also its beautiful autumn foliage, providing a long season of interest.