Beautiful Hydrangeas- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo

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Written By Tomoko Mizusaka

Hydrangea (ajisai, or purple hydrangea) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan that blooms during the rainy season (June–July), characterized by beautiful flowers in various colors including blue, purple, pink, white, and green.

Beautiful Hydrangeas- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo

Tamagawadai Park is a ward-run park located in Denenchofu, Ota City, Tokyo, about a 1-minute walk from Tamagawa Station on the Tokyu Tamagawa Line. Its highlights include ancient burial mounds (kofun), cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, a水生植物 garden, and views of the Tamagawa River and distant mountains.

Highlights

  • Ancient burial mounds remain within the park, allowing you to explore history while walking.

  • Known as a famous cherry blossom spot in spring, with about 300 cherry trees to enjoy.

  • There are hydrangea gardens and wildflower gardens where you can see seasonal flowers.

  • Located on high ground, so the view is also a major attraction on clear days.

Beautiful Hydrangeas- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo

Beautiful Hydrangeas- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo

Access

  • Address: 1-63-1 Denenchofu, Ota City, Tokyo 145-0071.

  • The nearest station is Tamagawa Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyu Tamagawa Line, about a 1- to 5-minute walk.

  • The park is open 24 hours a day.

Beautiful Hydrangeas- Japanese Home Cooking and Sweets Class in Tokyo

Who It's Suitable For

  • People who want to take a leisurely walk.

  • People who enjoy flowers and seasonal changes.

  • People who want to experience nature and history together in Tokyo.

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