Colourful Hydrangea to Decorate Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki for Ajisai Matsuri

13.April.2018 | SPOT

Ajisai Matsuri (‘Hydrangea Festival’) will take place at Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki from June 2 to July 1, showcasing 1,250 varieties of hydrangea.

 

In addition to popular outdoor spots like the Hydrangea Road, the Hydrangea Wall will also be set up where the wall of a room will be covered in vibrant hydrangeas. Here, you can take your time admire the gorgeous flowers. There’ll also be a market where you can buy varieties of plans you’re interested in, as well as a tour by a hydrangea expert, a hydrangea light-up show at night, and more.

 

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Hydrangea Wall / Huis Ten Bosch Palace
The giant Ajisai Wall will tower 2 meters upward and 10 meters across, laced with brilliant hydrangeas of light blues, pinks and more. In the Hydrangea Herbarium, hydrangeas will be lit up in the water, and 700 hydrangeas will float in the palace rooms.

Location: Huis Ten Bosch Palace

Price: ¥500 (Passport Ticket) / ¥700 (Walking Ticket)

 

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Hydrangeas & Music
While being enveloped in the radiant rainbow hues of hydrangeas, you can enjoy the flowers together with music in the garden.

Location: Amsterdam Square

 

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Hydrangea Road
1,250 types of hydrangeas will line the palace. Japan’s longest 800m pathway will also be in full bloom, making it a popular spot to take photos.

Location: Huis Ten Bosch Palace

 

Hydrangea Hotel
The hotel lobby will also be filled with hydrangea colours. You will be greeted with concert timbres and beautiful hydrangeas.

Location: Hotel Europe
Price: Entry permitted with just a Hotel Restaurant Ticket (¥1,000). You do not have to pay to stay at the hotel to enter.

 

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White Hydrangea Road
In the area near the welcome gate, you will be graced by white hydrangeas. Enjoy them together with the windmill and canal.
Location: Adventure Park

 

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Hydrangea Market
Lining the multitude of flowers will be a fantastic market. Not only can you admire an array of different hydrangeas, there will also be tours held every day by an expert who will guide you on the different varieties of plans, as well as a sale to pick and take home your own hydrangeas.
Location: Location: Huis Ten Bosch Palace

 

 

Get up close and personal with the beauty of hydrangeas at Huis Ten Bosch!

 

 

■Information
Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki
Address: Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture
Opening Hours: 9:00-22:00 (*May differ depending on the season and day)
No Fixed Holidays.
TEL: 0570-064-110
URL: https://www.huistenbosch.co.jp/

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