Late Oct – Mid NovEst. from last year
Takemizuwake Shrine
Chikuma, NaganoChubu
Chrysanthemums trained in varied styles such as sankyodachi and kengai
Held in the precincts of Takemizuwake Shrine in Chikuma, the Chikuma Grand Chrysanthemum Exhibition displays around 1,000 potted chrysanthemums grown by local enthusiasts and schoolchildren, trained in varied styles such as sankyodachi and kengai. Top entries receive awards including the Chikuma Mayor's Prize. The exhibition traditionally runs for about three weeks, from late October through mid-November, organized by the Chikuma Grand Chrysanthemum Exhibition executive committee.
*The dates shown are estimates based on the previous year.
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