33rd Hayami Iris Festival

33rd Hayami Iris Festival

Event Overview

Amid the blooming of 420,000 Ayame bottles, you can enjoy local performing arts such as Ayame Ondo. There will also be a sketch competition for Ayame.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Hayami Park Multi-purpose Square
  • Address:   
  • 3900-1 Hayamizu-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Miyakonojo Station → Bus 12 minutes, Bus stop: Sports and Culture Center Get off, 1 minute walk
  • Car Access:   
It is 7.5km 20 minutes from Miyazaki-do Miyakonojo IC via National Route 10
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0986-23-2890 (Shuyoshi District Town Development Council)
  • Parking Number:   
150 units/free

Event Period

  • April 26, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Hanami, nature, traditional performing arts, dance

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