Summer’s in Bloom

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Ajisai Koen, Akeno Sunflower Festival, flowers, garden, Hibiya Koen, Horikiri Shobuen, hydrangea, iris, Japan, Kitayama Koen, lily, lotus, park, sunflower, Tokyo, Ueno Koen, Yurien

While many dislike the sweltering summer heat and humidity in Japan, the summer season is a good time to go outdoor and appreciate the beauty of nature. With the sun shining brightly and the wind blowing gently, many people visit parks and gardens to enjoy the breezy summer days and admire the blooming of flowers. Iris, lilies and sunflowers are just some of the flowers blossoming colorfully in this time of year. Here are my recommended parks and gardens in Japan in summertime.

Horikiri Shobuen

Iris in Horikiri Shobuen Garden, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo (June 2010)

Hibiya Kōen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (June 2010)

Iris in Kitayama Koen, Higashi Murayama-shi, Tokyo (June 2010)

Lily in Yurien, Tokorozawa, Saitama (June 2010)

Hydrangea in Ajisai Koen, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo (July 2010)

Lotus in Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo (July 2010)

Akeno Sunflower Festival, Hokuto, Yamanashi (August 2010)