Hirakata Chrysanthemum Festival 2026

About this event

Hirakata Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 is an event widely promoting the chrysanthemum, the official city flower of Hirakata, both within and outside the city. This festival consists of three component events: the Hirakata Chrysanthemum Exhibition, the Citizens' Chrysanthemum Doll Exhibition, and the Hirakata-juku Kaido Chrysanthemum Festival. At the Hirakata Chrysanthemum Exhibition, chrysanthemums cultivated by chrysanthemum enthusiasts, local kindergartens, and elementary and junior high schools will be displayed. The Citizens' Chrysanthemum Doll Exhibition will present chrysanthemum dolls crafted by citizen volunteers themed after the NHK Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers!. At the Hirakata-juku Kaido Chrysanthemum Festival, held with the cooperation of local residents along the Kyo-kaido road that retains the atmosphere of a historic post town, chrysanthemums raised by residents and local elementary and junior high schools will be on display, alongside an open call for chrysanthemum-themed haiku. Furthermore, flower arrangement workshops utilizing chrysanthemums will be held in conjunction with the festival. Through these events, visitors can experience the beauty and culture of chrysanthemums.

Venue

Nippe Park Okatochuo (Okatochuo Park)

6-5 Okatohigashi-cho, Hirakata, Osaka 573-0032