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Japanspecialist is a travel agency and tour operator part of the JTB Group. JTB is the biggest and oldest travel agency in Japan born in 1912.

Our specialization is Japan travel. Our slogan is "Lifetime adventure since 1912".

07/06/2026

Iris season in Tokyo 💜

If you’re looking for a peaceful flower spot in June, Mizumoto Park is one of Tokyo’s best places to see Japanese irises. The park is huge, green, and full of waterside views, which makes the iris fields feel extra beautiful during rainy season.

Mizumoto Park has around 14,000 irises of about 100 varieties, blooming in shades of purple, white, and blue. It’s also part of the Katsushika Iris Festival, held together with Horikiri Shobuen.

📆 Best time to visit: early to mid June
🌸 Festival dates: May 25–June 14, 2026
💐 Iris flowers: around 14,000 irises / about 100 varieties
🎟️ Entry: free

🚃 How to get there: Take the JR Joban Line to Kanamachi Station, then take a Keisei Bus to Mizumoto Park

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05/06/2026

Hydrangea season in Tokyo 💙💜

If you’re looking for a peaceful, local hydrangea spot, Takahata Fudoson is a beautiful place to visit in June. The temple grounds are filled with hydrangeas, with some of the prettiest views around the five-story pagoda and along the small mountain paths behind the temple.

📆 Best time to visit: mid-June (Local festival runs throughout June)

🚃 How to get there from central Tokyo: Take the Keio Line from Shinjuku Station to Takahatafudo Station (30-40mins)

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04/06/2026

Japan’s largest stationery event is coming to Tokyo ✏️✨

If you love notebooks, pens, washi tape, stickers, stamps, planners, cute paper goods, or limited-edition Japanese stationery, this is the event to know.

Bungu Joshi Haku Tokyo 2026 is one of Japan’s biggest stationery festivals, bringing together around 165 stationery makers and creators in one place. You can shop event-exclusive items, discover new brands, and basically enter stationery heaven for a day.

📆 Dates: June 11~14, 2026
📍Location: Ariake GYM-EX, Koto City, Tokyo
🚃 Nearest station: Ariake Tennis no Mori Station, about a 5-minute walk

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03/06/2026

Iris season in Fukuoka 💜

If you’re visiting Fukuoka in late spring, Miyajidake Shrine is one of the most beautiful places to see Japanese irises. The shrine is famous for its “Path of Light,” but during iris season, the grounds are filled with purple and white flowers, creating such a peaceful seasonal view.

📆 Iris Festival dates: May 23–June 14, 2026

🚃 How to get there: From Hakata Station, take the JR Kagoshima Main Line to Fukuma Station, then take a local bus to Miyajidake Jinja-mae

📍Miyajidake Shrine, Fukutsu, Fukuoka

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30/05/2026

💠 Kamakura: Hydrangea Season by the Sea

In early summer, Kamakura transforms into a dreamlike landscape of blooming hydrangeas, with vibrant blues, purples, and pinks lining temple paths and hillside trails. The mix of ocean air, historic temples, and rainy-season atmosphere creates one of Japan’s most photogenic and serene seasonal experiences.

📅 Best time to visit: Early to late June (peak bloom mid-June)
🚃 Access: About 1 hour from Tokyo via JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura Station

🌿 Famous hydrangea spots: Meigetsu-in, Hasedera Temple, Jochi-ji Temple, Engaku-ji Temple

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29/05/2026

🏮 Sanno Matsuri: Tokyo’s Imperial Procession Festival

One of Tokyo’s three great festivals, the Sanno Matsuri is centered around Hie Shrine and is known for its rare procession through central Tokyo, including areas around the Imperial Palace. It only takes place on even years so this year is the rare chance to see a large-scale traditional procession pass through Tokyo’s modern cityscape.

📍 Location: Hie Shrine, Chiyoda, Tokyo
📅 Dates: June 7–17, 2026 (held every even-numbered year)
🎌 Main procession (Jinkōsai): June 10, 2026 (morning to late afternoon)
🛣️ Route (approx.): Hie Shrine → Nagatacho → around the Imperial Palace → Marunouchi/Tokyo Station → Nihonbashi → Ginza → Akasaka → return to Hie Shrine

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27/05/2026

🇪🇺 Jiyugaoka: Tokyo’s Little Europe

With its cobblestone-style streets, boutique cafés, and pastel facades, Jiyugaoka has a distinctly European charm rarely found in Tokyo. The small canal and bridge at La Vita Jiyugaoka, often called “mini Venice”, adds to the illusion with its romantic, old-world atmosphere.

🚃 Access: About 10 minutes from Shibuya via Tokyu Toyoko Line to Jiyugaoka Station

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25/05/2026

🗼 Iikura Kumano Shrine Reitaisai: Festival with Tokyo Tower Backdrop

Held at Iikura Kumano Shrine, this intimate neighborhood festival features mikoshi processions set against the striking backdrop of Tokyo Tower, one of the few places where traditional matsuri and modern Tokyo overlap so visually.

📍 Location: Higashiazabu, Minato, Tokyo
📅 Dates: Typically held in early June each year (first week of June)
🎌 Main highlight: Mikoshi procession through the surrounding streets (usually on the weekend peak day)
🚃 Access: About 5–7 minutes from Akabanebashi Station (Toei Oedo Line)

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22/05/2026

🧁 Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory: Whimsy Sweets in Tokyo

Famous for its adorable Totoro-shaped cream puffs, Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory is the only officially licensed shop selling these iconic treats inspired by My Neighbour Totoro. Each puff is handmade with seasonal fillings, making it as delicious as it is photogenic.

📅 Best time to visit: Year-round (arrive early as it often sells out)
🚃 Access: About 10 minutes from Shinjuku via Odakyu Line to Setagaya-Daita Station, then a short walk

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21/05/2026

Travelling to Japan and wondering about the current situation?

Our Head of Japanspecialist, Karolina Simon, shares exactly how we're keeping your journey safe, flexible and stress-free.

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