97th Kanto Chrysanthemum Competition

97th Kanto Chrysanthemum Competition

Event Overview

A competition of historical chrysanthemum works that continues from 1929 (Showa 4), known as "Sano no chrysanthemum". Around 1000 pieces of chrysanthemum enthusiasts, mainly from the local area, will be exhibited at the site of the Sōshū-ji [Sōshuji] precinct, known as the "Sano Awaiyōke Daishi". "Small chrysanthemum bonsai tailoring" by small chrysanthemum, "chrysanthemum doll tailoring", "chrysanthemum doll tailoring", "chrysanthemum tailoring" by large chrysanthemum, "three-piece large chrysanthemum thick", etc. The best works chosen by the judging panel, of course, are all gorgeous and watchable.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Sojong-ji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 2233 Kanai-gai-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Sano Station → 15-minute walk; or Tobu Sanoichi Station → 10-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
10 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Sano Fujioka IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0283-27-3011 (Sano City Tourism Promotion Division)
  • Parking Number:   
100 cars/free; there is free parking in the neighborhood too

Event Period

  • 2025年11月1日（土）～11月23日（日・祝）

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature

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