Aside from having the longest suspension footbridge in Japan – about 400m – Mishima Skywalk in Shizuoka prefecture is also known for hosting one of the biggest hydrangea festivals near Tokyo, attracting visitors of all ages for the huge number of blue hydrangeas blooming in early summer.
This year, the Hydrangea Festival takes place from June 7 to July 8 and features about 13,000 hydrangeas across 205 varieties, including Natsuzora (Summer Sky), Skywalk and Hao, the venue’s three original hydrangea species.
There will be dedicated photo spots set up along the 2km promenade on the north side of the bridge. They offer lovely scenery with the hydrangeas, Suruga Bay and even Mt Fuji.
You can also see the hydrangeas lit up after dark on June 20-22, 27-29 and July 4-6 from 5pm to 8.30pm (last entry 8pm).
Hydrangea-inspired desserts and drinks are available from Mishima Skywalk's cafés and restaurants during the festival. Sweets include a hydrangea pudding soft serve ice cream, bubble waffle with lemon-flavoured cream cheese, matcha parfait, hydrangea white peach yokan, and colourful blue and pink lattes.
Admission is ¥1,100 for adults, ¥500 for junior high and high school students, and ¥200 for primary school students.
For more information, visit the website.
This article was originally published on June 3 2022 and updated on May 29 2025.
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