Suigo Sawara Ayame Park

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Suigo Sawara Ayame Park is Japan's only iris garden where you can enjoy seasonal flowers from a boat.

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Overview

Suigo Sawara Ayame Park is located near the town of Suigo Sawara, which prospered during the Edo period due to its river transportation on the Tone River. It serves as the gateway to the Suigo-Tsukuba Quasi-National Park and is a beloved tourist and recreation facility that makes the most of its water and greenery. The vast 8-hectare park features islands, bridges, and water surfaces, with irises, Japanese irises, lotus flowers, wisteria, and poplars planted throughout. The "Suigo Sawara Ayame Festival," held from late May to late June, is a major event where 1.5 million Japanese irises of 400 varieties reach their peak bloom, coloring the park. Beyond the beauty of the irises, the festival features various events such as wedding boats (Yomeiri-bune), Sawara-bayashi music performances, and local folk performances, offering a glimpse into the vibrancy and traditions of Suigo Sawara. The "sappa-bune" boat rides around the park are a unique attraction. Viewing the flowers from the water offers a completely different perspective of their beauty. Even outside the iris season, Suigo Sawara Ayame Park offers diverse floral displays throughout the year, including cherry blossoms and wisteria in spring, lotus flowers in summer, and autumn foliage. Enjoy the abundant natural beauty of Suigo Sawara while admiring the beautiful flowers of each season.

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Basic Information

Address: 1837-2 Senjima, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Chiba

Access: 【Train & Bus】 Approximately 20 minutes by car from Sawara Station on the JR Narita Line. (Weekdays only) Approximately 35 minutes by Sawara Loop Bus (Kita-Sawara/Shinjima route) from Sawara Station on the JR Narita Line, get off at Suigo Sawara Ayame Park. 【Car】 Approximately 30 minutes from Sawara-Katori IC or Oei IC on the Tokkanto Expressway towards Choshi. Approximately 25 minutes from Kanzaki IC or Inashiki-Higashi IC on the Ken-o Expressway. 【Other】 A shuttle bus is available from JR Sawara Station during the "Suigo Sawara Ayame Festival" (approximately 25 minutes). *Please check the official website for details. Kantetsu Green Bus: Approximately 100 minutes from Tokyo Station on the Tokyo - Bokota/Asou/Choshi/Sawara line (Asou-go), get off at Suigo Sawara Ayame Park entrance. Show route

Op.Hours: 【2024 Opening Hours】 Ayame Matsuri (Iris Festival) period (May 25th - June 23rd): 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Kanrenkai (Lotus Festival) (July 6th - August 12th): 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Other periods: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays (the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 28th to January 4th) *Open during the Kanfujikai (Iris Viewing) and Ayame Matsuri (Iris Festival) periods.

Fee: 【Admission Fee】 April, September - November / Adults: ¥200, Elementary & Junior High School Students: ¥100, Seniors 65+ (proof required): ¥150 May - August / Adults: ¥600, Elementary & Junior High School Students: ¥300, Seniors 65+ (proof required): ¥500 Ayame Matsuri (Iris Festival) period / Adults: ¥800, Elementary & Junior High School Students: ¥400, Seniors 65+ (proof required): ¥700 December - March / Free *Discounts available for people with disabilities and groups. Please check the official website for details. 【Sappasena Boat Fee】 Junior High School Students and above: ¥500 (¥400 for groups), Children aged 3 and above - Elementary School Students: ¥200