71st Hofu Tenmangu Chrysanthemum Exhibition

About this event

A chrysanthemum exhibition held every November in front of the Romon Gate of Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, counted as one of Japan's Three Great Tenjin Shrines. Celebrating its 71st edition in 2026, the event features a wide variety of colorful chrysanthemums of various sizes—including large chrysanthemums (ogiku) and bonsai chrysanthemums carefully nurtured by the Hofu Chrysanthemum Association—filling the plaza in front of the Romon Gate. In typical years, it is held on a scale of about 100 varieties and 220 pots, and viewing is free of charge. Hofu Tenmangu Shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, and as a representative autumn tradition in Hofu, many worshippers visit in conjunction with Shichi-Go-San prayers and autumn foliage viewing. Because the venue at the Romon Gate stands right in front of the approach, visitors can easily drop by while visiting the shrine. There is also an activity where cut chrysanthemum flowers carefully cultivated by exhibitors are given away to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

Venue

Hofu Tenmangu Shrine

14-1 Matsuzakicho, Hofu, Yamaguchi 747-0029