Spring in Nanbu Town: admiring large peonies on the mid-slopes of Mount Nakui
Nanbu Town Peony Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Usually around mid-May to early June
- Location
- Hase Peony Garden
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Nanbu Town(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- ¥500 for high school students and older. Groups of 15 or more pay ¥300.
- Age restrictions
- A support fee of ¥500 applies to high school students and older.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This flower festival in Nanbu Town features colorful peonies in full bloom at Hase Peony Garden, located on the mid-slopes of Mount Nakui. Enjoy around 130 varieties and 8,000 large blooms, along with spring scenery in the mountains.
About Nanbu Town Peony Festival
The Nanbu Town Peony Festival is an event where visitors can enjoy peonies at Hase Peony Garden, on the mid-slopes of the Mount Nakui Prefectural Natural Park.
The garden is planted with around 130 varieties and 8,000 peonies, which bloom in a range of colors.
The garden was developed by Nanbu Town as part of its community-building efforts, starting after a group of Keikoin parishioners received peony seedlings from Hasedera Temple in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the view at Hase Peony Garden, where 130 varieties and 8,000 peonies bloom all at once.
Large, vivid flowers bloom in a range of colors, and visitors can also enjoy spring flowers such as azaleas, wisteria, and moss phlox, in addition to peonies.
In Heisei 13, the garden was selected for the Ministry of the Environment’s “100 Fragrant Landscapes of Japan,” and its appeal lies in its fragrance as well as the beauty of its flowers.
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Spring in Nanbu Town: admiring large peonies on the mid-slopes of Mount Nakui
What to expect
Visitors stroll through Hase Peony Garden, viewing peonies that vary by cultivar as well as other spring flowers in the garden.
The garden is on the mid-slopes of Mount Nakui, and visitors view the flowers while walking along sloping paths.
The usual opening hours are listed as 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event-year information gives the hours as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening illumination continuing until 8 p.m.
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How to take part
General visitors can view the flowers at Hase Peony Garden.
A support fee is listed for admission to the garden for high school students and older.
Visit Hase Peony Garden, stroll around the grounds, and enjoy the peonies.
The admission support fee is listed as ¥500 for high school students and older.
Groups of 15 or more receive a discount, with a support fee of ¥300.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hase Peony Garden (3 Hase, Omukai, Nanbu Town, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture)
- Train and bus
About a 36-minute walk from Aoimori Railway Sannohe Station and about a 60-minute walk from Suwanodaira Station.
- By car
About 9 minutes from Aoimori Railway Sannohe Station, about 10 minutes from Suwanodaira Station, about 33 minutes from Hachinohe Station, and about 25 minutes from the Nango IC on the Hachinohe Expressway.
- Parking
Free parking for 200 regular cars and 4 large buses.
Parking at Furusato no Mori Park is also available.
Address 3 Hase, Omukai, Nanbu Town, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
The 2026 event is scheduled to run from May 13 (Wednesday) through late May.
The event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with hours extended until 8 p.m. during the illumination period.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The venue is in the mountains, and the garden grounds are sloped.
Visitors are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes; sneakers are especially suitable.
The festival dates may change depending on when the peonies bloom, so it’s a good idea to check whether the event is taking place before you visit.
Nearby attractions
Nearby Hase Peony Garden, the listed attractions include Nanbu Apple Market, Sannohe Bokyo Bridge, and Apple Dome Honobono-kan.
All are attractions or events listed as places to visit around Nanbu Town.
If you plan to visit other attractions alongside the festival, check their operating status and hours in advance.
Origins and History of Nanbu Town Peony Festival
Development of Hase Peony Garden began after a group of Keikoin parishioners received peony seedlings from Hasedera Temple in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture.
Since Showa 54, Nanbu Town has worked to create the garden as part of its community-building efforts.
In Heisei 13, the garden was selected for the Ministry of the Environment’s “100 Fragrant Landscapes of Japan.”
Official information
Information on the 2026 dates, venue, opening hours, access, and parking is available in the event listing on the Aomori Prefecture tourism information website.
For inquiries, contact the Nanbu Town Peony Festival Executive Committee (Commerce and Tourism Division, Nanbu Town Office).
The phone number is 0178-38-5965.
Nanbu Town Peony Festival at a Glance
The Nanbu Town Peony Festival is a flower event at Hase Peony Garden, which spreads across the mid-slopes of Mount Nakui, where visitors can enjoy around 130 varieties and 8,000 peonies.
In 2026, the event runs from May 13 through late May, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the illumination period, the garden stays open until 8 p.m.
Free parking is available at the venue. As the grounds are sloped, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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