34th Takase Urakawa Iris Festival

34th Takase Urakawa Iris Festival

Event Overview

Iris flowers bloom beautifully over approximately 700 meters. During the festival period, the area is illuminated for enjoyment at night. On May 30 (Saturday), as the main event, there will be an iris concert on a special stage in the park, along with outdoor tea ceremonies and Takase City events. *Please note that the content may change or be canceled depending on the situation. *The character "taka" in Takase Urakawa is officially written as "hashigodaka."

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Takase-no-gawa Water Green Area
  • Address:   
  • Takase, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Tamana Station → Bus 5 minutes, Bus stop: Tamana Shitamachi ride, about 5 minutes walk; or Tamana Nakamachi ride, about 5 minutes walk
  • Car Access:   
About 15 minutes from Kyushu-do Kikusui IC 10km via Prefectural Road 16
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0968-73-2222 (Tamana City Tourism Division)
  • Parking Number:   
Free. 230 general vehicles, 10 large vehicles

Event Period

  • May 22, 2026 (Friday) - June 6, 2026 (Saturday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature

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