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Oct 10 - Nov 23, 2026

The 70th Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Doll Exhibition

Nihonmatsu, Fukushima

One of Japan's three great chrysanthemum doll exhibitions, held in Kasumigajo Park. The 70th edition in 2026 takes as its theme "The Bonds of the Toyotomi and the Pride of the Niwa," with life-size figures clothed in living chrysanthemums recreating scenes from history.

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Oct 24 - Nov 23, 2026

119th Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival

Kasama, Ibaraki

Japan's oldest chrysanthemum festival, first held in 1908. Thousands of plants, from towering standards to cascades and thousand-bloom domes, fill the grounds of Kasama Inari Shrine and sites around town, overlapping with the shrine's autumn rites such as horseback archery and a night festival.

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Oct 27 - Nov 19, 2026

79th Nagoya Castle Chrysanthemum Show

Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi

One of the largest chrysanthemum shows in the Tokai region, held in the Nishinomaru enclosure as a centrepiece of the Nagoya Castle Autumn Festival. Prize plants grown by enthusiasts line the grounds from the main gate, set against the keep and the restored Honmaru Palace.

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Nov 1 - 24, 2026

Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival (Niigata Prefectural Chrysanthemum Exhibition)

Yahiko, Niigata

Held in the precincts of Yahiko Shrine every year from November 1 to 24, this is the largest chrysanthemum exhibition in Japan by number of exhibitors and categories. Its signature piece is a vast landscape flowerbed built from 30,000 small chrysanthemums.

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Early Oct – Nov 15, 2026

Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Tamba Nature Sports Park

Kyotamba, Kyoto

An annual chrysanthemum exhibition at Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature Sports Park, with large blooms, dwarf form, cascade and bonsai chrysanthemums displayed around the park's five-story pagoda.

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Oct 10 – Dec 6, 2026

Autumn Chrysanthemum Corridor at Hasedera

Sakurai, Nara

A chrysanthemum corridor held as one of the autumn events marking the 1300th anniversary of Hasedera's founding.

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Oct 17–Nov 15, 2026

Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Uji Municipal Botanical Park

Uji, Kyoto

Uji Municipal Botanical Park holds a chrysanthemum exhibition featuring a variety of cultivars, with "Saga-giku" chrysanthemums (provided by Daikaku-ji Temple) joining the display from Nov 3.

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Oct 17–Nov 13, 2026

Autumn Marigold Chrysanthemum Display at Onshi-Hakone Park

Hakone, Kanagawa

The Lakeside Observation Hall at Onshi-Hakone Park displays 80 pots of ball-shaped "zarugiku" chrysanthemums in yellow, pink, white, purple and red.

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Oct 18 - Nov 22, 2026

49th Hyogo Prefectural Federated Chrysanthemum Exhibition

Kasai, Hyogo

The largest chrysanthemum show in Hyogo, held at the Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center. Large-flowered, spider, fukusuke and bonsai-style chrysanthemums raised by growers from across the prefecture line the Yuai Path and the beds before the windmill for about a month.

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Oct 19 - Nov 23, 2026

Yogo Chrysanthemum Show at Zenyoji Temple

Edogawa, Tokyo

A chrysanthemum show held since 1967 in the grounds of Zenyoji Temple in Koiwa, home of the Yogo Pine, a nationally designated natural monument. Around 1,000 plants, including a grand chrysanthemum bed in the temple's own yogo style, potted specimens, cascades and bonsai, are judged partway through the run.

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Oct 19 – Nov 15, 2026

Heijo Palace Site Chrysanthemum Exhibition

Nara, Nara

A chrysanthemum exhibition at the Heijo-kyo Sakyo Sanjo Nibo Palace Site Garden, displaying flowers grown by local enthusiasts.

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Oct 20 - Nov 15, 2026

Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Kyoto Botanical Gardens

Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

A chrysanthemum show at the Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Japan's oldest public botanical garden, running from late October into mid-November. Pots raised by enthusiasts, from large-flowered specimens to small blooms, are displayed as the garden's autumn colour comes in.

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Oct 20 - Nov 15, 2026

Naritasan Chrysanthemum Exhibition

Narita, Chiba

A chrysanthemum show at Naritasan Shinshoji held since 1883. Bonsai, cascade and potted chrysanthemums offered by the Naritasan Chrysanthemum Society are displayed around the Great Main Hall for about a month, at their best in early November.

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Oct 20 - Nov 23, 2026

43rd All-Japan Chrysanthemum Show at Kokkaen

Kaizuka, Osaka

A nationwide chrysanthemum show organised by the Japan Chrysanthemum Society at the Nishikinohama store of Kokkaen, a nursery famous for its chrysanthemums. Large-flowered plants, cascades and bonsai forms from growers across Japan fill the site, with judging on 5 November. Free admission.

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Oct 20 – Nov 15, 2026

Chusonji Chrysanthemum Festival

Hiraizumi, Iwate

An autumn tradition at the World Heritage temple Chusonji, where chrysanthemums grown by local enthusiasts and children decorate the temple grounds.