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09:00–17:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

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It is held at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens. The nearest station is Higashi-Mukojima Sta..

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Chrysanthemums at the Edo Flower Garden (Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens)

Japanese title: 菊が彩る江戸花屋敷（向島百花園）

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens (Higashi-Mukojima Sta.)

Classic chrysanthemums and chrysanthemum bonsai are displayed daily through November. A bonsai care class runs Nov 14-15 and a garden walk on Nov 23 (first 20 people each, free with admission).

Dates: Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 30 (Mon)
Time: 09:00–17:00
Price: Adults ¥150 / 65+ ¥70 (free for elementary age and under, and junior high students living or studying in Tokyo)
Venue: Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens
Nearest station: Higashi-Mukojima Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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About this event

Edo-giku, Saga-giku and Higo-giku are among the traditional chrysanthemum varieties displayed at Mukojima Hyakkaen's autumn exhibition, Kiku ga Irodoru Edo Hanayashiki. These flowers represent distinctive horticultural traditions developed through selective cultivation during Japan's Edo period. Visitors can examine classical chrysanthemums alongside miniature chrysanthemum bonsai arranged near the garden shop and throughout the grounds, with explanatory panels introducing their characteristics. The display also includes small-flowered bonsai trained to resemble aged trees. Special programs provide a closer look at the plants: chrysanthemum bonsai researcher Satoru Aikawa leads cultivation sessions on November 14 and 15, while garden staff conduct a guided walk focusing on chrysanthemums and the surrounding landscape on November 23. Both programs have limited first-come, first-served capacity. The exhibition connects seasonal flowers with the history of Japanese gardening, offering a more specific horticultural perspective than a conventional autumn flower display.

Highlights

Compare Edo-giku, Saga-giku and Higo-giku classical chrysanthemums.
Examine miniature chrysanthemum bonsai displayed throughout the garden.
Join Satoru Aikawa's bonsai cultivation session on November 14 or 15.
Take the November 23 staff-led garden walk focusing on chrysanthemums.
Read explanatory panels about traditional Japanese chrysanthemum varieties.

Good for: Garden lovers, photographers, bonsai enthusiasts and travelers interested in Edo-period horticultural culture will enjoy this seasonal exhibition.

Good to know

The bonsai sessions on November 14–15 are limited to 20 participants per day, first come, first served.
The November 23 guided walks last approximately 45 minutes and are limited to 20 participants per session.
The workshops and special guided walks are canceled in rain.
The garden accepts major credit cards, transport IC cards and QR payments including Alipay and WeChat Pay.

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Why did chrysanthemums become an art form in Edo-period Japan?

Chrysanthemum cultivation flourished during the Edo period, when regional growers developed distinctive flower shapes through selective breeding. Some local varieties were encouraged by feudal lords and developed into traditions associated with particular areas. Today these plants are collectively known as k oten-giku, or classical chrysanthemums. Edo-giku, Saga-giku and Higo-giku demonstrate how different horticultural traditions produced strikingly different flowers. Their unusual forms are an important part of the exhibition's cultural significance.

Chrysanthemum bonsai takes the art in another direction. Growers use small-flowered mountain chrysanthemum varieties with short spaces between their leaf nodes and stems capable of thickening. Beginning with spring shoots, the plants are trained to evoke the appearance of old trees. At Mukojima Hyakkaen, visitors can see this miniature tradition alongside classical flowering varieties and learn about cultivation from specialist Satoru Aikawa. So look closely at the flower shapes and bonsai trunks rather than viewing the displays only from a distance.

Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association: 2026 Chrysanthemum Exhibition, Corrected Announcement (Japanese) · Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Chrysanthemum Exhibition Announcement (Japanese) · Mukojima Hyakkaen: Official Garden Information (Japanese)

Distance from major stations

From Higashi-Mukojima: 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot
From Keisei-Hikifune: 0.5 km, about 8 min on foot
From Higashi-azuma: 1.0 km, about 16 min on foot
From Oshiage (Skytree): 1.3 km, about 21 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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What is Chrysanthemums at the Edo Flower Garden (Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens)?: Edo-giku, Saga-giku and Higo-giku are among the traditional chrysanthemum varieties displayed at Mukojima Hyakkaen's autumn exhibition, Kiku ga Irodoru Edo Hanayashiki. These flowers represent distinctive horticultural traditions developed through selective cultivation during Japan's Edo period. Visitors can examine classical chrysanthemums alongside miniature chrysanthemum bonsai arranged near the garden shop and throughout the grounds, with explanatory panels introducing their characteristics. The display also includes small-flowered bonsai trained to resemble aged trees. Special programs provide a closer look at the plants: chrysanthemum bonsai researcher Satoru Aikawa leads cultivation sessions on November 14 and 15, while garden staff conduct a guided walk focusing on chrysanthemums and the surrounding landscape on November 23. Both programs have limited first-come, first-served capacity. The exhibition connects seasonal flowers with the history of Japanese gardening, offering a more specific horticultural perspective than a conventional autumn flower display.
When is Chrysanthemums at the Edo Flower Garden (Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens)?: Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 30 (Mon)
What are the opening hours of Chrysanthemums at the Edo Flower Garden (Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens)?: 09:00–17:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Chrysanthemums at the Edo Flower Garden (Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens) cost?: Adults ¥150 / 65+ ¥70 (free for elementary age and under, and junior high students living or studying in Tokyo)
Where is Chrysanthemums at the Edo Flower Garden (Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens. The nearest station is Higashi-Mukojima Sta..

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