42nd Bunkyo Ajisai Festival 2026 | Hakusan Shrine Tokyo

The Bunkyo Ajisai Festival celebrates its 42nd edition.

A place for exchange across generations, deepening community bonds and sharing the charm of Bunkyo. Like hydrangeas deepening in color under the rain, 9 days where people and communities 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 and cool floral shadows along bamboo fences await your visit.

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
10:00–16:00
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

Pamphlet

Official Pamphlet

Download the official pamphlet (PDF) with full event information. It includes the event schedule, access information, and the Ajisai Stage timetable.

Download Pamphlet　›

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.

Temari Temari

A type of western hydrangea, this is an original variety crossbred at Kamoen Kacho-en garden in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Western Hydrangea

Originally from Japan, this variety was improved in the West and later re-imported back to Japan after becoming popular in Europe.

Hon Ajisai

A Japanese-bred variety derived from the wild Gaku-ajisai. Its rounded, ball-like form is called "temari-zaki" (handball bloom).

Gaku Ajisai (Lacecap)

The wild ancestor of Japanese hydrangeas. Its decorative flowers frame the center like a picture frame, giving it the name "gaku" (frame).

Uzu Ajisai

A cultivated variety established in the Edo period, in which the sepals of the Gaku-ajisai curl inward in a spiral, the result of a viral mutation.

Hakusan Park Venue

Stage & Food Stall Area

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

Tap the image to enlarge.
※ Maps are based on the official Ajisai Festival pamphlet.

Bunkyo Ajisai Festival
[ Official Site ]

Event
Schedule

Ajisai Stage

Official Pamphlet