Meet purple irises and sea breezes at a natural flower garden overlooking the Pacific
Akkeshi Ayame Festival
The 2026 edition of Akkeshi Ayame Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/06/20 〜 2026/06/28Ended
- Season / frequency
- Mid-June to early July
- Location
- Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden
- Area
- Hokkaido・Akkeshi Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · flight time only)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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free (admission and parking)
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This early-summer festival at Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden in Akkeshi Town offers around 300,000 Japanese iris plants and views of the Pacific Ocean.
About Akkeshi Ayame Festival
This Akkeshi Town festival celebrates the blooming Japanese irises at Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden.
From mid-June to early July, this 100-hectare natural flower garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean turns a vivid purple.
This scenic spot offers sweeping coastal views, making it an event where you can enjoy flowers and seascapes together.
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the sight of around 300,000 Japanese iris plants covering the landscape in purple.
Pass through a grove of Japanese white birch with its winding trunks, and the grassland and Pacific Ocean views open up before you.
From the observation deck, you can see the coastline carved by rough waves and Daikoku Island in the Pacific Ocean.
Source: Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden · あっけしあやめまつり｜イベント｜【公式】北海道の観光 · 旅行情報サイト HOKKAIDO LOVE!
Meet purple irises and sea breezes at a natural flower garden overlooking the Pacific
What to expect
At the venue, visitors can walk along the paths through the natural flower garden, enjoying seasonal flowers and Japanese irises alongside views of the coast.
From May to October, visitors can see more than 100 types of coastal and alpine plants in addition to Japanese irises.
During the festival, products made with local specialties such as oysters and kelp are also sold.
Source: 原生花園あやめヶ原 - 建設部まちづくり局都市環境課
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：無料（入園料・駐車場）
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden (321 Suehiro, Akkeshi, Akkeshi District, Hokkaido)
- Train and bus
About 20 minutes by car from JR Akkeshi Station.
- By car
About 20 minutes from JR Akkeshi Station.
It is about 90 minutes from Tancho Kushiro Airport.
- Parking
Capacity for 77 vehicles; free.
The parking area can accommodate large buses.
Address 321 Suehiro, Akkeshi, Akkeshi District, Hokkaido
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
According to the 2026 event information, the festival was held for 9 days, from June 20 (Saturday) to June 28 (Sunday).
The venue is Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden.
Source: 観光イベント | 観光されるみなさまへ | 北海道厚岸町
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Tips for your visit
The venue is a natural flower garden near cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, known for its panoramic coastal views.
It is a place to enjoy flowers and scenery by walking along the paths, so comfortable walking clothes are recommended.
Facility information states that there are regular restrooms but no wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Namidamisaki, Aikappumisaki, Biwase Observatory, Kiritappu Wetland, and Kiritappumisaki.
They are all listed as nearby places to visit and can be considered as options for exploring the coast and nature around Akkeshi alongside Ayamegahara.
Check the distance and travel time to each facility individually before planning your visit.
Official information
Check the official information on the Akkeshi Town website’s “Akkeshi Ayame Festival” page.
Inquiries are handled by the Akkeshi Tourism Association (inside Akkeshi Town Hall; phone 0153-52-3131).
Akkeshi Ayame Festival at a Glance
The Akkeshi Ayame Festival is a flower festival where visitors can enjoy around 300,000 Japanese iris plants blooming at Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden.
Highlights include views of the Pacific coastline and Daikoku Island, a grove of Japanese white birch, and seasonal flowers.
Products made with Akkeshi specialties such as oysters and kelp are also sold at the venue.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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