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Hydrangeas

45th Yutagami Onsen Hydrangea Festival on Mt. Gomadou

Hi! This time I climbed up Mt. Gomadou located in Niigata prefecture because they are having a hydrangea festival there! It was on June 20, 2024, sunny and a little windy but too hot for June. The Hydrangea Festival will be running from June 8 to July 7, 2024.
Irises

Shibata Iris Festival

This time I visited Ijimino Park located in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture. It was on June 15, 2024 and the weather was sunny. I knew it would be too hot in the daytime, I arrived there in the evening. I was really looking forward to coming here because this iris garden in the park is one of the Four Great Iris Gardens in Japan. Without further ado, I will start with "Masugata" that stands out in the park!
Hydrangeas

Japanese Iris Festival at Shirasagi Forest Park

This time I went to Shirasagi Forest Park for its Japanese Iris Festival located in Sanjou City, Niigata Prefecture! It was on June 10, 2024, sunny, not windy and a little hot. This festival is supposed to be held from June 10 to June 23rd, 2024.
Irises

Hyoko Iris Festival

This time I went to Hyoko Iris Garden in Agano city, Niigata prefecture! It was on June 8, 2024, sunny and pretty windy. Hyoko Iris Festival is supposed to be held from June 1st to June 23rd, 2024. Coming to this iris garden, I will start with some pictures of irises! Not full in bloom but in bloom by 20~30%.
Parks

Nigorikawa Park

I went to Nigorikawa Park in Niigata city because I heard that there is a rose garden there. In the rose garden, some were in full bloom and some weren't. It was pretty hot on the day, and several caretakers were taking care of the roses while taking a break under the tree nearby.