Video introduction of "Suigo Shihoroi Iris Festival" in Shihoroi City, Ibaraki Prefecture

The title of the video is "Wedding Boat Summary - A Bride from Itako Goes by a Boat- (Suigo Itako Iris Festival)（嫁入り舟ダイジェスト～潮来花嫁さんは舟でゆく～ （水郷潮来あやめまつり））”

When the rainy season starts, irises are in bloom and the Suigo Itako Iris Festival is held in Suigo Itako Iris Garden (水郷潮来あやめ園).
The beautiful bride, wearing a pure white dress is shown in the video.
Enjoy Japanese tradition and culture by watching this video.

What is the "Yomeiri Boat," one of the highlights of the Suigo Shihoroi Ayame Festival?

Photo：The Wedding Boat of Itako

The Suigo Itako Iris Festival is famous for the wedding boat.
The video shows what a traditional marriage in Itako looks like.
As shown in the video from 1:09, at the festival, a bride, a boatman and a mediator go through the park full of irises.
They then row a boat across the river towards where the groom is waiting.
The boat move slowly and it is watched over by people who came to enjoy the festival.
It is quite the site.

After meeting with the groom, wearing a hakama with a family crest, they take hands and promise everlasting love.
This is shown from 3:38 in the video.

When is the best time to see irises at Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden? How to enjoy them

Photo：The Suigo Itako Iris Festival

At the Suigo Itako Iris Garden in Ibaraki, people can enjoy 500 different kinds of over a million irises.
It is a very popular spot and was selected as one of “the 500 most beautiful roads in Japan.”

The best time to view the irises at Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden is usually from late May to late June, with June 10 being the best time. The official Instagram account of the Tourism and Commerce Division of Ibaraki Prefecture's Ushiori City provides information on the blooming status of the irises and the status of the Yomeiri-Bune (bride-to-be boats). If you would like to visit Suigo Shihoroi Ayameen in 2024 when the irises will be in full bloom, please check the instagram account in advance.

During the Iris Festival, the Iris Festival is also illuminated from 6:30 p.m. This is recommended for those who wish to see the fantastic sight of the area illuminated by light, which is different from the daytime.

The "Yomeiri Boat" is the main attraction of the Suigo Ushioi Ayame Festival, and on Saturdays, the "Yoi no Yomeiri" (evening wedding ceremony) is held after sunset. On Saturdays, the "Yoi no Yomeiri" is held after dark, and the sight of a bride in white kimono being carried on the boat in the pale light is sure to leave a lasting impression on the viewer.

Also, you can enjoy various events during the Iris Festival, such as performances of the Oyame Odori dance and the Ushioi Gion Matsuri Rei dance, roboat tours, and iris sales events.

A spot for romance in Ushioi City, Ibaraki Prefecture? WAiWAi Fantasia

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Fountain spot "WAiWAi Fantasia" which is across the garden, is popular as a spiritual site for love and marriage.
It's shown from 3:50 in the video.
After sharing their vows, the groom and bride lock the "key to happiness" in the fountain.

Summary

The Suigo Itako Iris Festival, introduced in the video, is a very popular event and 800 thousand people visit it annually.
Enjoy looking at the beautiful Japanese bride wearing a pure white dress.

If you want to visit the Suigo Itako Iris Festival, we recommend first checking out the bloom conditions, the schedule of the festival, sightseeing spots and then booking a hotel.

◆Suigo Itako Iris Garden Information◆
【Address】Iris 1-5 Itako city Ibaraki prefecture
【Access】A 3-minute walk from JR Itako Station. Buses available during the time of the festival
【Parking】Available (A toll parking lot is available during the Suigo Itako Iris Festival)
【Telephone No】0299-63-1111
【Entrance fee】Free

【Official Website】Suigo Itako Iris Festival
https://english.ibarakiguide.org/itako-iris-festival.html