Nanyang chrysanthemum festival

Event Overview

The chrysanthemum festival in Nanyang, which boasts the nation's best history, skills and culture, celebrates 112 times in 2024. At the Miyauchi venue, flower art works are exhibited in the precincts and approach of Kumano Taisha Shrine. At the flower park venue, you can enjoy traditional techniques such as the Nanyang Kikuhana Convention (Kikuhana Shinkai) and the exhibition of chrysanthemum dolls. Image courtesy of Nanyang City Commerce, Industry and Tourism

Info

Event Location:

Miyauchi venue (around Kumano Taisha), flower park venue (Chūohana Park, Nanyang City)

Address:

Miyauchi, Sanyo-dori, Nanyo-shi, Yamagata

Public Transportation:

JR Akayu Station → 10-minute car

Car Access:

8km 12 minutes from Nanyō Takahata IC, Tōhoku Chūdo, via National Route 13 (Miyauchi venue). Hana Park venue is 6km 11 minutes from Nanyatahata IC, Tōhoku Chūdo

Phone Number:

0238-40-8295 (Nanyang City Chrysanthemum Festival Executive Committee/* Weekdays only)

Parking Number:

About 100 units (Miyauchi venue), about 200 units (Flower Park venue)

Event Period

October 3, 2025 (Friday) - November 5, 2025 (Wednesday)

*Kyūnai Venue (around Kumano Taisha): October 3 (Friday) - October 14 (Tuesday), Hanakōen Venue (Nanyo City Central Flower Park): October 15 (Wednesday) - November 5 (Wednesday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature

Nanyang City, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division

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