[Machida] Early Summer Flower Walk: Featuring 2,200 Iris and 6,000 Hydrangea Blooms

Iris blooming by the waterside. Hydrangeas coloring the space between trees.

Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori (Yakushiike and Ebine-en) will hold the 'Shobu-Ajisai Festival' from Saturday, May 30, to Sunday, June 28, 2026.

At Yakushiike Park, 175 varieties and approximately 2,200 irises will be in bloom, creating a unique early summer landscape. Later in the period, 42 varieties and about 1,000 hydrangeas will also begin to color, elegantly adorning the waterside.

In Ebine-en, 17 varieties and about 5,000 hydrangeas will be in full bloom. You can feel the change of seasons in quiet moments while walking along the paths in the shade of the trees.

A moment in early summer when you want to take a leisurely stroll away from daily life. Admission is free, so please enjoy it freely.

Events to enjoy with flowers During the period, we will also implement events to enjoy the park more in conjunction with flower appreciation. - Iris care by flower picking girls - Park guide by Machida tourist guides - Food truck sales - Product sales, related events, and more

For the latest information, please check our official Instagram and official website.

SNS Instagram: yakushiike_nishien https://www.instagram.com/yakushiike_nishien/

Website https://machida-shikisainomori.com/

Event Overview [Event Name] Shobu-Ajisai Festival [Period] Saturday, May 30, 2026 – Sunday, June 28, 2026

[Yakushiike] Opening hours: 6:00-19:00 (*Until 18:00 on May 30 and 31) Admission: Free

[Ebine-en] Opening hours: 9:30-16:00 Admission: Free *No pets allowed *No dedicated parking or restrooms in Ebine-en *Please use the West or North parking lots

Access [Yakushiike] Take the bus from Odakyu Line Machida Station North Exit bus stop 21, bound for 'Nozuta Shako' or 'Tsurukawa Station', and get off at 'Yakushiike' or 'Yakushigaoka'. [Ebine-en] - Get off at 'Fujinodai Danchi', about a 5-minute walk. - Get off at 'Yakushiike', about a 3-minute walk.

Contact Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori Group (Designated Manager: NEST Machida) TEL: 042-851-8942 (9:00-17:00)