Kasama Azalea Festival

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Festivals/Events

The Kasama Azalea Festival dates back to 1967 when locals launched a movement to plant as many azalea plants as the number of Kasama residents. The festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022. The festival venue, Kasama Azalea Park, is located on the side of a small mountain across seven hectares. During the azalea season, around 8500 azalea plants cover the hillside in a sea of red from late April to early May. Various events are held around the area to coincide with the festivities.

Information

Address: 616-7 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki
Access: By public transport: 5-minute ride on the Kasama Loop Bus or 25-minute walk from Kasama Station. Take the Kasama Loop Bus from Kasama Station and get off at Kasama Nichido Museum of Art. Walk 3 minutes to destination. Alternatively, 15-minute ride on the Kasama Loop Bus from Tomobe Station.
By car: 15-minute drive from Kasama-Nishi IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway. 20-minute drive from Iwama IC on the Joban Expressway heading towards Kasama/Tomobe area. 5km from Tomobe IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway heading towards Kasama area.
Business Hours: Hours
8:00-18:00
Website: https://www.city.kasama.lg.jp/page/dir002973.html
Contact: Kasama Tourism Association
TEL: 0296-72-9222
Parking: Adults (high school students and older): 500 yen

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