Tagajo Castle Site
Iris Festival

Millions of purple iris flowers against the backdrop of Tagajo Castle Site

Mark the start of summer by making your way over to Tagajo Castle’s Ayame-en (Iris Park) to walk in fields of three million gorgeous iris flowers in over 800 types. On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can also enjoy stage events and numerous other activities—see below for details. The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Also be sure to take a stroll around the site where Tagajo Castle once stood. Built in 724, it served as the provincial capital from the Nara period to the Heian period. The castle, surrounded by one-kilometer long walls on all four sides, stood on a hill offering a sweeping view of Sendai Bay. Located nearby is the Tohoku History Museum, which provides a comprehensive look at the history of northern Japan.
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Last Update
January 20, 2019

Area Matsushima Bay

Details

ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT: 5-min. walk from Kokufu-Tagajo Station (JR Tohoku Main Line)

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