A spring festival on Izu Oshima celebrating camellias and island culture
Camellia Festival (Tokyo)
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Around January to March / Every year
- Location
- All of Izu Oshima (main venues: Motomachi Port Passenger Waiting Room, Oshima Park area, etc.)
- Area
- Tokyo Metropolis・Oshima Town(Within Tokyo: approx. 15 min–1 h by train (central areas))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
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A festival on Izu Oshima, where camellia blossoms brighten the island, with exhibitions, parades, petal-dyeing workshops, and more.
About Camellia Festival (Tokyo)
The Izu Oshima Camellia Festival is a large-scale island-wide festival of camellias held on Izu Oshima in Oshima Town, Tokyo.
Camellia displays, plazas, cultural experiences, and other events take place around the island, with the Motomachi Port and Oshima Park areas serving as the main venues.
The events offer a chance to discover the island’s history, culture, and specialties alongside its camellia flowers.
Source: 椿祭り (東京都) - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include a variety of events, such as the Edo-style and Anko parade, camellia petal-dyeing workshops, and camellia exhibitions.
Oshima Park has a camellia grove recognized as an International Camellia Garden of Excellence, and the yellow-flowered Golden Camellia is also featured.
At the Motomachi Port Passenger Waiting Room, you can discover local specialties and the region’s history and culture.
Source: 伊豆大島椿まつり／東京の観光公式サイトGO TOKYO
A spring festival on Izu Oshima celebrating camellias and island culture
What to expect
During the festival, you can enjoy the island’s camellias and culture while visiting camellia exhibitions, the Camellia Plaza, and displays from the photo contest.
On Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and other days, camellia petal-dyeing workshops and the Edo-style mikoshi and Anko parade are held.
A geopark exhibition is held at Mount Mihara, where you can also learn about volcanoes and the island’s natural environment.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
All of Izu Oshima.
The main venues include the Motomachi Port Passenger Waiting Room and the Oshima Park area.
The address is Oshima Town, Tokyo.
- Train and bus
Travel to the island from Motomachi Port, Okada Port, or Oshima Airport.
Information is available for getting off at the Oshima Park bus stop.
- By car
Use the roads on the island.
Information indicates that it is about 10 minutes by car from Motomachi Port or Okada Port.
- Parking
Parking is available.
Source: 令和8年度 伊豆大島観光イベントカレンダー - 東京都大島町公式サイト
Address Oshima Town, Tokyo
Dates and season
- Season
Around January to March
- Frequency
Every year
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 schedule, dates and times vary depending on the venue and event.
Events are held at different venues across the island, including the Motomachi Port area, the Oshima Park area, and Mount Mihara. Check the location of the events you want to see before setting out.
Ferry services to the island may change due to weather and other factors, so be sure to check operating conditions as well.
Source: 東京の島々への行き方／東京の観光公式サイトGO TOKYO
Nearby attractions
In addition to its camellia garden, Oshima Park has a zoo, a camellia museum, and a coastal walking trail.
At Tsubaki Hana Garden, you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as camellias and hydrangeas. Mount Mihara and the Great Stratum Cross-Section are also featured as island highlights.
Located on Izu Oshima, the same island as the festival venues, this sightseeing spot can be visited alongside the festival events.
Source: 第71回 伊豆大島 椿まつり｜伊豆諸島へ行く船旅・ツアー｜東海汽船
Origins and History of Camellia Festival (Tokyo)
The Izu Oshima Camellia Festival has been held since 1956 (Showa 31).
It is now organized by Oshima Town and the Oshima Tourism Association and held annually, featuring camellia displays and events introducing island culture.
Over its long history, the festival has expanded to include mikoshi processions, parades, dyeing workshops, photo contests, and more.
Official information
The Oshima Town, Tokyo, official website lists the festival dates and venues in its “Reiwa 8 Izu Oshima Tourism Events Calendar.”
The Oshima Tourism Association’s annual events page also lists festival events and venues.
Source: 年間イベント | 一般社団法人大島観光協会
Camellia Festival (Tokyo) at a Glance
The Izu Oshima Camellia Festival is an early-spring festival celebrating flowers and local culture, set among the island’s camellia gardens, ports, and Mount Mihara.
It offers both nature viewing and cultural experiences, including camellia exhibitions, the Camellia Plaza, an Edo-style mikoshi and parade, and petal-dyeing workshops.
Since information on the 2026 dates varies by source, please check the schedule and venues before your visit.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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