Ayame Park, Ikarashi no Kōen, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Shibata Iris Festival, held at Ayame Park in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, showcases 600,000 irises of 300 varieties. The best time to visit is mid-June to early July when the irises are in full bloom. The park is accessible by car from the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway or by bus or taxi from JR Shibata Station. During the festival, a shuttle bus operates from Shibata Station. The park offers a pleasant stroll to admire the colorful irises, with vendors selling local produce and food stalls available during the festival.