Nakami Shrine – Nakami Hana Akari (Illumination Night ＆Flower Festival)　Saturday, June 7, 2025

From mid-May, the ajisai (hydrangeas) at Nakami Shrine burst into bloom, creating a vivid early summer landscape. On June 7, don’t miss Hana Akari, a one-night-only illumination event blending flowers × light × music × art × food—a true feast for the senses!

✨ Illuminated Garden & Glass Wind Chimes beneath the Wisteria Trellis
The shrine grounds will be transformed with glowing hydrangea displays. Beautiful furin (glass wind chimes) sway gently under a wisteria trellis, filling the evening air with refreshing tones.

🍴 Gourmet Market (12 vendors)
A lively marche featuring 12 stalls, including kitchen cars, offering local specialties and treats to enjoy.

🖌️ Handmade Lantern Workshop
Join a hands-on workshop with artist Yasuhiko Miyawaki to craft your own unique etegami andon (illustrated lantern).

🎶 Live Jazz Piano Performance
Enjoy a special live performance by jazz pianist Yuka Yanagihara, adding a soulful note to the evening ambiance.

✿―＊―＊―＊―＊―＊―＊―＊―＊―＊―✿
📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (light rain: event will be held / severe weather: event canceled)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM (subject to change)
📍 Venue: Nakami Shrine Grounds
🚉 Access: Approx. 1.1 km (14 min walk) from Iharanosato Station on the Nankai Main Line
🚗 Parking: All shrine parking spaces will be used as bicycle parking. Please use public transportation.
🌸 Admission: Free
💡 Hanakanjin Flower Offering Available (Receive a limited-edition ajisai goshuin stamp)
By participating, you support the preservation of the shrine’s natural beauty and sacred grounds.

📞 Inquiries: Nakami Shrine 072-462-7080（Japanese only）

🔗 Learn more about the ajisai (hydrangeas) 👉 https://visitizumisanojpn.com/en/hydrangeas-at-naka-mi-shrine/
🔗 View basic info about Nakami Shrine 👉 https://visitizumisanojpn.com/en/nakami-shrine-2/