Yutoku Inari Shrine Azalea Festival
4/14(火) 〜 5/7(木)
1855 Furue-Otsu, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture
A spring festival held from mid-April to early May at Yutoku Inari Shrine in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture—one of Japan's three great Inari shrines. About 50,000 azaleas planted in the shrine's Higashiyama Park paint the hillside in vibrant reds, whites, and pinks, creating a spectacular vista known as '50,000 azaleas at a glance.' The contrast with the lacquered shrine buildings and vermilion tower gate is stunning.。
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1855 Furue-Otsu, Kashima City, Saga Prefecture
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The approximately 50,000 azaleas blooming in Higashiyama Park are breathtaking. Walk through the park with its varying elevations to enjoy the azaleas and shrine buildings from different angles. Climb to the inner shrine for panoramic views of the Ariake Sea.
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Yutoku Inari Shrine was founded in 1687 when a princess of the Kazanin family, who married the lord of the Hizen Kashima domain Nabeshima Naotomo, invited a spirit of the Inari deity from Kyoto. Often called the 'Nikko of Western Japan,' its magnificent shrine buildings attract about 3 million visitors annually, making it one of Saga Prefecture's foremost shrines.
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Held annually from mid-April to early May at Higashiyama Park, Yutoku Inari Shrine in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture. A famous azalea spot with about 50,000 blooms. Yutoku Inari Shrine was founded in 1687 and is one of Japan's three great Inari shrines, attracting about 3 million visitors annually.
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Take the Yutoku Bus from JR Nagasaki Main Line Hizen-Kashima Station for about 10 minutes, get off at 'Yutoku Jinja-mae.' By car, about 30–40 minutes from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo-Kitakata IC. Free parking available (about 3,000 spaces).
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Peak azalea season is late April to early May, coinciding with Golden Week, making it crowded. Weekends and holidays from 10:00–14:00 are the busiest. Weekdays and early morning visits allow for a more relaxed experience.
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Higashiyama Park has many slopes and stairs, so comfortable walking shoes are essential. The trail to the inner shrine is about 20–30 minutes one way. Shrine visits are free, but the Yutoku Museum requires a separate admission fee.
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A flower festival held from late April to early May at Yutoku Inari Shrine in Kashima City, one of Japan's three great Inari shrines. The approximately 50,000 azaleas planted across the hillside of Higashiyama Park create a spectacular landscape that captivates visitors from the moment they step out of the parking lot. The combination of vermilion shrine architecture and flowers creates a magnificent scene. Wisteria, peonies, and irises can also be enjoyed during the same period.
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