Izu Jogasaki Coast New York Lamp Museum to Host 'Hydrangea Festival' (May 23 - July 5, 2026)! Over 200 Diverse Varieties, Including Native 'Jogasaki,' and an Umbrella Sky Color the Rainy Season
The New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden will host its 'Hydrangea Festival' from May 23 to July 5, 2026. Visitors can enjoy over 200 varieties and 3,000 hydrangeas, including native species from the Jogasaki Coast, alongside a colorful Umbrella Sky, creating photogenic spots for the rainy season.
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The New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden will host the "Hydrangea Festival" from Saturday, May 23, 2026, to Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Our "Hydrangea Garden" features over 200 varieties and approximately 3,000 plants, including native species from the local Jogasaki Coast such as the double-flowered lacecap hydrangeas "Jogasaki" and "Izu no Hana," as well as native Japanese mountain hydrangeas and colorful horticultural varieties.
Among the popular horticultural hydrangeas, visitors can enjoy the immensely popular "Dance Party," and the "Annabelle Square" planted with approximately 100 "Annabelle" hydrangeas, known for their large, spherical blooms. These diverse varieties add vibrant color to the long rainy season.
This year, we have also prepared a colorful "Umbrella Sky" adorned with umbrellas along the "Hydrangea Road." Enjoy elegant commemorative photos unique to this season at various photo spots throughout the Hydrangea Garden, which look beautiful even in the rain.
## Native Japanese Mountain Hydrangeas
- Jogasaki: Native species. Double-flowered lacecap hydrangea.
- [Jogasaki] A representative hydrangea native to the Jogasaki Coast. It is also a parent for various new varieties.
- Izu no Hana: Native species. Like "Jogasaki," it is a parent for various varieties.
- [Izu no Hana] A double-flowered lacecap hydrangea native to the Jogasaki Coast. Its deep blue decorative flowers have a small and graceful impression.
- Hanamatsuri: Native Japanese mountain hydrangea.
- [Hanamatsuri] Starts blooming white and gradually turns red. A native Japanese mountain hydrangea that offers changing colors.
## Popular Varieties at New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden
- Dance Party: Popular as a Mother's Day gift.
- [Dance Party] A popular variety that has become a staple Mother's Day gift. A hybrid of Western hydrangea and "Izu no Hana."
- Kirishima no Megumi: A re-blooming variety that flowers from June to around October.
- [Kirishima no Megumi] A re-blooming variety that, if pruned back, will produce flower buds on new branches and bloom until around October.
- Gokigenyo: Combines delicacy and volume among "temari-zaki" (ball-shaped).
- [Gokigenyo] A luxurious-looking variety with small double decorative flowers clustered densely to form a ball shape.
## Recommended Spots
- Annabelle Square: Enjoy "Annabelle," native to eastern North America, and more.
- [Annabelle Square] A square planted with approximately 100 popular "Annabelle" and "Pink Annabelle" hydrangeas, where small, delicate decorative flowers gather to form impressive large flower heads.
- Umbrella Sky: Colorful umbrellas and diverse hydrangea varieties shine in the rainy season.
- [Hydrangea Road & Umbrella Sky] A multi-colored Umbrella Sky will appear until Tuesday, June 30, 2026, on the "Hydrangea Road," which is adorned with varieties like "Temari Temari" and the "Posy Bouquet" series.
- "Lumière Ocean Gate," "Lumière Ocean Swing"
- [NEW PHOTO SPOT] After enjoying the hydrangeas, head to a photogenic spot overlooking the magnificent Jogasaki Coast!
- 'Lumière Ocean Gate - Gate of Light Leading to the Sea -' The highest step is 2.5m above ground, with the thrilling cliffs of Jogasaki Coast stretching below.
- 'Lumière Ocean Swing - Swaying Light and Sea -' A giant swing, 5m high, where you can enjoy a spectacular ocean view overlooking Izu Oshima and the exhilarating feeling of soaring towards the sky.
## About Hydrangeas
A magnificent view of Jogasaki Coast and hydrangeas from the Flower Garden.
- Scientific name: Hydrangea spp.
- Classification: Hydrangeaceae, Hydrangea genus.
- Other names: Shichifuen (Seven Changes), Temaribana (Ball Flower).
- Origin: Japan.
Hydrangeas originated from the lacecap hydrangea native to Japan, which traveled to Europe in the 18th century and was bred to create "Western Hydrangeas."
Currently, breeding is carried out in Japan, Europe, and America, creating many ornamental horticultural varieties.
*Photos are for illustrative purposes. The best time to see hydrangeas may change depending on future temperatures, weather conditions, and other factors.
Click here for details↓↓
https://shaboten.co.jp/press/7230/
New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden Official Website
https://nylfmuseum.com/
Our "Hydrangea Garden" features over 200 varieties and approximately 3,000 plants, including native species from the local Jogasaki Coast such as the double-flowered lacecap hydrangeas "Jogasaki" and "Izu no Hana," as well as native Japanese mountain hydrangeas and colorful horticultural varieties.
Among the popular horticultural hydrangeas, visitors can enjoy the immensely popular "Dance Party," and the "Annabelle Square" planted with approximately 100 "Annabelle" hydrangeas, known for their large, spherical blooms. These diverse varieties add vibrant color to the long rainy season.
This year, we have also prepared a colorful "Umbrella Sky" adorned with umbrellas along the "Hydrangea Road." Enjoy elegant commemorative photos unique to this season at various photo spots throughout the Hydrangea Garden, which look beautiful even in the rain.
## Native Japanese Mountain Hydrangeas
- Jogasaki: Native species. Double-flowered lacecap hydrangea.
- [Jogasaki] A representative hydrangea native to the Jogasaki Coast. It is also a parent for various new varieties.
- Izu no Hana: Native species. Like "Jogasaki," it is a parent for various varieties.
- [Izu no Hana] A double-flowered lacecap hydrangea native to the Jogasaki Coast. Its deep blue decorative flowers have a small and graceful impression.
- Hanamatsuri: Native Japanese mountain hydrangea.
- [Hanamatsuri] Starts blooming white and gradually turns red. A native Japanese mountain hydrangea that offers changing colors.
## Popular Varieties at New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden
- Dance Party: Popular as a Mother's Day gift.
- [Dance Party] A popular variety that has become a staple Mother's Day gift. A hybrid of Western hydrangea and "Izu no Hana."
- Kirishima no Megumi: A re-blooming variety that flowers from June to around October.
- [Kirishima no Megumi] A re-blooming variety that, if pruned back, will produce flower buds on new branches and bloom until around October.
- Gokigenyo: Combines delicacy and volume among "temari-zaki" (ball-shaped).
- [Gokigenyo] A luxurious-looking variety with small double decorative flowers clustered densely to form a ball shape.
## Recommended Spots
- Annabelle Square: Enjoy "Annabelle," native to eastern North America, and more.
- [Annabelle Square] A square planted with approximately 100 popular "Annabelle" and "Pink Annabelle" hydrangeas, where small, delicate decorative flowers gather to form impressive large flower heads.
- Umbrella Sky: Colorful umbrellas and diverse hydrangea varieties shine in the rainy season.
- [Hydrangea Road & Umbrella Sky] A multi-colored Umbrella Sky will appear until Tuesday, June 30, 2026, on the "Hydrangea Road," which is adorned with varieties like "Temari Temari" and the "Posy Bouquet" series.
- "Lumière Ocean Gate," "Lumière Ocean Swing"
- [NEW PHOTO SPOT] After enjoying the hydrangeas, head to a photogenic spot overlooking the magnificent Jogasaki Coast!
- 'Lumière Ocean Gate - Gate of Light Leading to the Sea -' The highest step is 2.5m above ground, with the thrilling cliffs of Jogasaki Coast stretching below.
- 'Lumière Ocean Swing - Swaying Light and Sea -' A giant swing, 5m high, where you can enjoy a spectacular ocean view overlooking Izu Oshima and the exhilarating feeling of soaring towards the sky.
## About Hydrangeas
A magnificent view of Jogasaki Coast and hydrangeas from the Flower Garden.
- Scientific name: Hydrangea spp.
- Classification: Hydrangeaceae, Hydrangea genus.
- Other names: Shichifuen (Seven Changes), Temaribana (Ball Flower).
- Origin: Japan.
Hydrangeas originated from the lacecap hydrangea native to Japan, which traveled to Europe in the 18th century and was bred to create "Western Hydrangeas."
Currently, breeding is carried out in Japan, Europe, and America, creating many ornamental horticultural varieties.
*Photos are for illustrative purposes. The best time to see hydrangeas may change depending on future temperatures, weather conditions, and other factors.
Click here for details↓↓
https://shaboten.co.jp/press/7230/
New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden Official Website
https://nylfmuseum.com/