An early-summer festival at Asamai Park, colored by 500,000 Japanese iris flowers
Asamai Park Iris Festival
The 2026 edition of Asamai Park Iris Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/06/20 〜 2026/06/28Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year, from late June to early July / Every year
- Location
- Asamai Park
- Area
- Akita Prefecture・Yokote City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 40 min–4 h 10 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This flower festival in Hiraka-machi, Yokote City, lets you enjoy seasonal events while admiring the irises and Japanese irises that color Asamai Park.
About Asamai Park Iris Festival
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: 掬茶 File:Asamai Park Ayame Matsuri 20190630d.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: 掬茶 File:Asamai Park Ayame Matsuri 20190630c.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: 掬茶 File:Asamai Park Ayame Matsuri 20190630e.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Asamai Park Iris Festival is a flower festival held at Asamai Park in Asamai, Hiraka-machi, Yokote City, when the irises and Japanese irises are at their best.
The park is planted with 80 varieties of irises and Japanese irises, which add color to its expansive grounds.
In addition to viewing the flowers, a variety of events are held during the festival.
Festival highlights
The highlights are the diverse irises and Japanese irises blooming at Asamai Park.
80 varieties, 30,000 plants, and 500,000 flowers add color to the expansive grounds, where you can enjoy the flowers at their peak.
Events listed include an illumination show, a school band parade and performances, , dance, and Soran.
Source: 浅舞公園あやめまつり - Wikipedia
An early-summer festival at Asamai Park, colored by 500,000 Japanese iris flowers
What to expect
At the festival, you can enjoy events scheduled for each day while viewing the irises and Japanese irises in the park.
Past events have included illuminations, goldfish catching, pony-drawn carriage rides, flea markets, outdoor tea ceremonies, haiku competitions, and shogi tournaments.
The event lineup for 2026 is listed as varying by festival day.
Source: 第45回浅舞公園あやめまつり | えび☆ステ
Location and access
- Venue and address
Asamai Park (Kamishonuma, Asamai, Hiraka-machi, Yokote City).
- Train and bus
It is about 4 km from Daigo Station on the JR Ou Main Line.
Free shuttle buses are listed as operating on Saturdays and Sundays during the festival.
- By car
It is about 20 minutes from Yokote IC on the Akita Expressway and about 10 minutes from Jumonji IC on the Yuzawa-Yokote Road.
Address Kamishonuma, Asamai, Hiraka-machi, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event is scheduled to take place over 4 days: June 20, 21, 27 and 28.
The festival is usually held from late June to early July, though the dates may vary depending on the flowering conditions.
According to the 2026 information, the event lineup varies by date.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
In 2026, the event lineup varies by date, so if there is a particular event you want to see, check the date before you go.
The festival dates may also vary depending on when the flowers bloom.
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Asamai Park Iris Festival
The available information classifies it as an event that began in 1982.
It is currently described as an annual festival held to coincide with the blooming of irises and Japanese irises at Asamai Park.
Official information
Festival information can be found in the festival introduction by the Yokote City Tourism Promotion Organization, a general incorporated association, and on the Yokote City official website’s Asamai Park page.
The 2026 dates are listed in the Yokote City Hiraka-area tourism information as planned for late June through early July.
A phone number for the Hiraka-machi Tourism Association is listed for inquiries.
Asamai Park Iris Festival at a Glance
The Asamai Park Iris Festival is a flower festival held at a park in Asamai, Hiraka-machi, Yokote City, to coincide with the best time to see the irises and Japanese irises in bloom.
In 2026, it is scheduled for June 20, 21, 27, and 28, with performances, a parade, and other events planned in addition to flower viewing.
The venue is about 4 km from Daigo Station.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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