98th Akashi Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition

About this event

An annual traditional event held in Akashi Park, the 98th Akashi Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition has a storied history dating back to Taisho 15 (1926). It originated to widely introduce Akashi Park, formerly imperial imperial estate land, themed after the chrysanthemum, the emblem of the Imperial Household. Adding autumn color to Akashi with the serene, graceful Akashi Castle in the background, the exhibition displays a variety of chrysanthemums, including large blooms (ogiku), cascading arrangements (kengaigiku), and bonsai chrysanthemums (bonsaigiku). The chrysanthemum, which is also the city flower of Akashi, requires exceptionally high skill, time, and dedication to cultivate to exhibition and cut-flower standards, demanding tireless daily effort to achieve large, beautiful blossoms. Throughout the exhibition period, breathtaking chrysanthemum displays—including potted plants, floral art, and bonsai—line the concourse and plaza of Akashi Station and stretch from the park's main entrance along the central pathway. Another highlight is witnessing the gradual blooming from opening day through the end of the period, as large chrysanthemum blooms color the autumn park alongside changing foliage. Visitors can observe dedicated gardeners tending to the flowers from early morning and admire the large blossoms glistening in the morning sun.

Venue

Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park

1-27 Akashikoen, Akashi, Hyogo 673-0847