54th Shimoda Onsen Hydrangea Festival Bloom Report [Overall about 50% in bloom]

The hydrangeas at Shimoda Park are about 50% in bloom overall!
From the entrance to Kaikoku Plaza they are at their best 💠✨

All around the park, colorful flowers have begun to open, creating a soothing scene even for a simple walk.
Blue, purple, pink, white… the variety of hydrangeas you can see is one of Shimoda Park’s charms 🎨!

Hydrangea color famously changes with soil conditions, and at Shimoda Park the fertilizer applied varies each year and the grounds are sloped, so runoff causes a mix of hues you can enjoy 👀💙💜

Explaining those mysteries and the different hydrangea types is the Shimoda Hydrangea Guidebook.
Try using it while strolling through the park’s hydrangea paths!👇
https://www.shimoda-ajisai.info//

Near the colony area, the Hydrangea Terrace Café is open ☕🌿
(Open every day during the Hydrangea Festival; may close due to weather, 9:00–16:00)
Their limited-quantity plum squash (600 yen) is said to be popular ✨

However, it was so popular the plums ran out, so this time they offered the seasonal New Summer Orange ade instead!

It was refreshing with a hint of sweetness and very tasty 🍊
The plums should be ready in a little while!
They also offer many drinks perfect for a break while admiring the hydrangeas.

Kaikoku Plaza also has food, drink, and shopping areas 👍

Some buds remain, but in sunny spots the hydrangeas are gently opening in a rainbow of colors, making this a great time for photos 📷

Colors will deepen from now on, and peak is expected from mid to late June. We will update bloom information as it changes, so please check before you visit 🌤