Horikiri Shobuen and its beautiful Japanese Iris Garden
Horikiri Shobuen is a beautiful Japanese iris garden. Every year it puts on a festival for the flowers. It was hot when I went in June 2024, but it was totally worth it. I had a great day of flower photography. You need to check it out. It is another great Tokyo photo spot.
What is Horikiri Shobuen?
Horikiri Shobuen is a flower park. It’s located in Horikiri which is in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward. That puts it in the city’s east about four kilometers from Tokyo Sktyree.
The park opened in Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868). Its iris garden was used as a tourist attraction. It was chosen as a subject by famous ukiyo-e artists like Utagawa Hiroshige. They loved its beauty.
Today it is still famous and just as popular. Every year in mid-June, the park displays 6,000 Japanese irises for visitors. Flower photographers need to put this place on their bucket list.
Why is it good?
- The quality of the flowers is awesome.
- It’s spacious.
- Horikiri Shobuen is in Tokyo’s suburbs so it’s different.
What don’t I like about it?
The Metropolitan Expressway is next to it. It’s big, ugly, and old. You need to think about your compositions.
Horikri Shobuen Japanese Iris Festival Video
This time, I did something different. I made a video of the garden. Please enjoy.
Conclusion
I hope you like these photos. Horikiri Shobuen should be on your bucket list if you enjoy flower photography. It really is beautiful. Just be careful with the Expressway next to it!
Date photos and video taken
June 15, 2024
Rohan Gillett
Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.
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External related websites:
- Horikiri Shobuen (official website)