【Iwate】A Must-Visit Hydrangea Spot This Summer 🩵🩵 Michinoku Hydrangea Garden

📍Michinoku Hydrangea Garden Have you heard of this place? 💭 Today, let me introduce you to the 'Michinoku Hydrangea Garden' located in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, a perfect destination for early summer 🌼 Michinoku Hydrangea Garden is the largest hydrangea garden in Japan, proudly representing the Tohoku region ☀️ Spanning an area equivalent to four Tokyo Domes, the garden boasts approximately 400 varieties and 40,000 hydrangea plants in full bloom ☺️ This year, the garden will be open from Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to Monday, July 21, 2025 📝 One of the highlights is the 'Hydrangea Pond' 🌼 The pond is adorned with colorful hydrangeas floating on its surface, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene 🫧 The 'Hydrangea Pond' is only available for viewing from Friday, July 4, 2025, to Monday, July 21, 2025 (including the holiday), so make sure to plan accordingly 💭 I visited on the opening day last year 👀📷 Additionally, you can rent hydrangea-patterned umbrellas, making it even more fun to take photos with the pond 📷 The garden is vast and includes mountain trails, so I recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes 👟 Last year, it was so hot that I almost got heatstroke—definitely a memorable experience! ☀️ Be sure to check it out 🎐🎐🎐 📍Michinoku Hydrangea Garden ・Address 111 Harasawa, Maikawa, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture ・Access Approximately 30 minutes by car from Ichinoseki IC on the Tohoku Expressway ・Opening Hours 【Hydrangea Garden Period】 June 25, 2025 (Wed) – July 21, 2025 (Mon) 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM) 【Hydrangea Pond】 July 4, 2025 (Fri) – July 21, 2025 (Mon, Holiday) ※ Dates may change depending on flower blooming conditions ・Admission Fee ▽ Fees vary by period 【June 25 – July 3, 2025】 Adults: 1,000 yen (high school students and above) Elementary and middle school students: 500 yen Preschool children: Free 【July 4 – July 21, 2025】 Adults: 1,500 yen (high school students and above) Elementary and middle school students: 500 yen Preschool children: Free