Every June, the grounds and back slope of Awai Shrine, a famous hydrangea viewing spot in the prefecture, are decorated with 3,000 blue, purple, pink, and other colorful hydrangeas in about 50 varieties. Since 1987, the “Hydrangea Festival” has been held annually in June to coincide with the blooming of the hydrangeas. The festival includes a Shinto ritual and Kagura (Shinto music and dance), followed by a bazaar, belly dancing, and various other events.
| address | 1716 Awai-cho, Kanonji-shi, Kagawa 768-0052 |
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| holding period | Early to mid June |
| opening hours | Hours vary depending on the event. |
| points of interest | Shinto ritual, Kagura (Shinto music and dance), Taishokoto (Japanese harp), elementary school basa, food stalls, Awai Ondo (dance song), belly dance, Shigin (recitation of poetry), etc. |
| car | Approximately 12 minutes (6.2 km) by car from the Onohara IC of the Takamatsu Expressway |
| train | Approximately 13 minutes (6.8 km) by cab from JR Kannonji Station |
| pubric bus | There are four buses a day; take the pubric bus Awai-Himehama Line from JR Kannonji Station and tell the driver to go to “Awai Shrine”. There are no bus stops on the pubric bus, and you can get on and off anywhere on the bus route. (However, you are not allowed to get on and off the bus on Route 11 except at designated spots.) |
| parking lot | Available |
| precautions | The event may be canceled due to recent circumstances. |
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| contact us | ○Asui Shrine |
