Higashimurayama Iris Festival, Iris blossoms in Kitayama Park|A spectacular view of blue sky and water in early summer

Higashimurayama Iris Festival, Iris blossoms in Kitayama Park|A spectacular view of blue sky and water in early summer

Enjoy the early summer scenery of iris at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival

The Higashimurayama Iris Festival, held at Kitayama Park in Higashimurayama City, Tokyo, is a popular event that offers a great opportunity to feel the arrival of early summer. Colorful irises bloom in the park, with purple, white, and pale blue flowers creating a beautiful seasonal scene in harmony with the waterside scenery.

Key points for photography

The key to shooting is not to take a large picture of only the iris, but to be conscious of the expansive landscape that is typical of Kitayama Park. By placing the iris field in the foreground and the blue sky and greenery in the background, you can create a refreshing picture that is typical of early summer.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

early summer

Recommended times

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address Noguchi-cho, Higashimurayama-shi, Tokyo
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Yes
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on May 30, 2026.

2026

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)|Fields of irises at the beginning of blooming and blue sky

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park), showing a field of irises at the beginning of bloom and a refreshing blue sky.
2026

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)|Water lilies floating in the pond

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park), showing water lilies floating in a pond in the park.
2026

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)|Iris garden at the beginning of blooming

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park), before the pretty irises had yet to bloom, in the park at the beginning of the blooming season.
2026

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)|Iris in front of the rest house

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park), showing irises blooming in front of the rest house in the back.
2026

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)|Iris pavilion and iris scenery

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park) with the iris and the pavilion (Azumaya) in focus slightly to the rear.
2026

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)|A view of irises with depth

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park) with the iris in the foreground in focus and with depth in mind.
2026

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)|Pink irises and pathways

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park) and shows beautiful pink irises along with the flow of the pathway.
2026

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)|Purple iris with blurred background

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park), focusing on the beautiful purple irises and blurring the background.
2026

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)|Beautifully shaped purple irises

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park) with a beautifully shaped purple iris in focus.
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