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Oku no Hosomichi Tendo Red Flower Festival

Oku no Hosomichi Tendo Red Flower Festival

Event Overview

The event, which is inspired by Matsuo Basho's visit to the land of Tendō some 330 years ago and his chants of the clown flower, will be held. Besides the red flower dyeing and red flower dyeing experience, a haiku competition is also held during the period. Photographers modeled on the queen of shogi are also gaining popularity every year. Constituted cultural property of "Benihana Culture Supported by Yamadera", which was certified as a Japanese Heritage Site in 2018. Image courtesy of Tendo City

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Kaminukitsu red flower field
  • Address:   
  • 88 Mitsuzu, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • PublicTransportation:   
JR Tendo Station → 10-minute car
  • CarAccess:   
10km 15 minutes from Yamagata Road Yamagata Kita IC via National Route 13
  • Phone Number:   
  • 023-654-1111 (Tendō City Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division)
  • Parking Number:   
20 units/free (near Jara Mura Tenyu-an)

Event Period

  • Saturday, July 6, 2024 to Sunday, July 7, 2024

Price

Free (some experiences are paid)

Event Category

Flower view, nature


Tendo City

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