Shimonita Hydrangea Garden, Shimonita

Shimonita Hydrangea Garden is located at the eastern gateway of Shimonita Town near the Shimonita Interchange, covering approximately 3 hectares of hillside terrain with about 20,000 hydrangea bushes and approximately 1,200 crape myrtle trees planted. The garden has become one of the leading hydrangea gardens in the Kanto region, transforming this woodland area into a spectacular seasonal attraction during Japan's rainy season.

The garden was established through the dedication of local hydrangea cultivation enthusiasts who recognized the area's potential for creating a major floral destination. The park features a three-hectare hillside setting in the Kanra District where hydrangeas grow naturally within the existing woodland environment. Walking trails and steps crisscross the garden to provide access to the flowers and woodland areas, with the lowest section featuring a pond shaped like the Shimonita district.

Visitors experience a immersive walk through forested slopes where big balls of blossoms in white, pinks, purples, and blues create a stunning natural display. During the main hydrangea season, the district-shaped pond is often filled with cut hydrangea blossoms, creating a floating garden effect. The garden's hillside location provides multiple viewing perspectives and photo opportunities as visitors follow the network of paths through different elevations of the woodland setting.

Admission requires a cooperation fee of 300 yen for adults and 100 yen for elementary school students, while children under elementary school age enter free. Free parking is available during the opening period. The garden is conveniently positioned just off the Joshin-Etsu Expressway Shimonita Interchange, making it easily accessible by car from major urban centers in the Kanto region. The exact address is 1471-1 Umayama, Shimonita-cho, Amaraku-gun, Gunma Prefecture.