Apr 29, 2014 - 1 min read

Below Mikaeri Falls

Hydrangea Festival sights along the walk to the falls

By Tristan Scholze

Community writer

Across from the parking lot, you'll see flooded rice fields with newly planted seedlings

Rice seedlings are stored alongside the fields shortly before planting

Rice seedlings are grown in beds like this one at a farmer's home; these are almost ready

The path along the river has pavilions to rest at

There are a couple of soba restaurants along the way

At the restaurant's entrance: the statue to the left of the waterwheel is a mythical creature known as a kappa

Greenery covers the river except for the areas of beautifully maintained gardens

Saga is known for it's fine pottery; I found a bargain here at roadside shop and bought directly from the artist

One of the few festivals that takes place in Japan during June is the Ajisai Matsuri (Hydrangea Festival). If you’re on your way to see the sights here (video) and make the most of the rainy season, you can take the shuttle bus (fare is included with admission) or hike a kilometer up to the falls. There are several gardens along the riverbank and a few shops and restaurants. You can walk along the road or follow a path next to the river among the flowers. The following photographs are some of the sights you might see along the way.

見帰りの滝—mikaeri no taki—Mikaeri Waterfall アジサイ（紫陽花）—ajisai—hydrangea あじさいまつり—ajisai matsuri—Hydrangea Festival

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By Tristan Scholze

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Victoria Vlisides 9 years ago

Rice field and mountain photo is gorgeous!

Tristan Scholze Photographer 9 years ago

Thank you, Victoria. June is a great month for seeing the rice planting on your way to hydrangea gardens!

Tristan Scholze Photographer 10 years ago

Video of the falls and festival now available:
http://youtu.be/8UnnpqdlfRM

If you read Japanese, here's the Hydrangea Festival website:
http://ouchi.fhl.ne.jp
For 2014, the festival is on from June 7-29.

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