While in most parts of the world there’s only the name “iris” for any flower of that family of species, Japan’s irises have distinct names, the most popular ones being “hana-shobu,” with its yellowish hues near the petal base, the “ayame,” with its intricate petal patterns, and the “kakitsubata,” with the whitish, delicate hues.

Event Schedule

■ "Temple Connected to Buddhist Priest Rennyo" Oninji Temple Public Access
Date: Every day during the event period
Holding time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contents: Art exhibit, goshuin temple stamps (200 yen)
*: Since the temple does not have a priest, goshuin stamps are normally not available.

■ Food Trucks
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday
Holding time: Around 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Place: Aburagafuchi Park (Aburagafuchi Yuenchi)

■ Tea Ceremonies
Date: May 29th (Sunday)
Holding time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Place: Oninji Temple
Fee: 500 yen/seat (includes a Japanese sweet)
Tea ceremony host: Sohen-Ryu Tea Ceremony School, Sugiura Munetoki

■ Metal Work and Lacquer Art Traditional Crafts Exhibition
Date: June 3 (Friday) to 5th (Sunday)
Holding time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*: Until 4:00 PM on the last day
Place: Nishibata Shita Community Center
Contents: Exhibition and sales of traditional crafts

■ Hekinan Aburagafuchi Sketching Competition
Date: June 5th (Sunday)
Holding time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Place: Whole area between Aburagafuchi Park (Aburagafuchi Yuenchi) and Oninji Temple
Divisions: Children's division for elementary school students and younger, Adult's division for junior high school students and older
*: In the case of rainy weather, postponed to June 12th (Sunday). Cancelled if the 12th is also rainy.

■ Yatomi's Goldfish Mascot "Escape Mission!"
Date: June 5th (Sunday)
Holding time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Place: Within Aburagafuchi Park (Aburagafuchi Yuenchi)
Fee: 200 yen per time
*: In the case of rainy weather, postponed to June 12th (Sunday). Cancelled if the 12th is also rainy.

■ Instagram Photo Contest
Post your best photos using the hashtag #碧南3大花まつり2022 on Instagram!

■ Hekinan and #HanaYoriAnko Stamp Rally
A stamp rally where you go around eating foods made with anko red bean paste is held in coordination with Hekinan's flower festivals period! Order anko sweets at 22 participating stores within the city and acquire stamps. Collect four stamps, then enter to win great prizes.