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Rainy season has started in Tokyo.

It lasts a few weeks till mid-July in Tokyo.

It's called “tsuyuiri”and when it ends the summer begins.

You may think where to go, what to do while this muggy and humid time.

How about special flower viewing just for this season?☺

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From mid June to mid July,the typical flower is Hydrangea(Ajisai)and Irises(Hanashobu).

Hydrangea and Hanashobu is one of the most popular flower viewings in Japan.

Below are some main spots known for Hydrangea and Hanashobu in Tokyo.

✿Hydrangea✿

*Hakusan shrine*

(Toei Mita line Hakusan station, 3 minutes on foot)

*Toshimaen, an amusement park*

(Seibu Ikebukuro line, Toei Oedo line and Seibu Yurakucho line Toshimaen station, 2 minutes on foot)

*Chokoku-ji, temple*

(Tokyo Metro Hibiya line Iriya or Minowa station, 10 minutes on foot)

✿Irises(Hanashobu)✿

*Mizumoto koen, park*

(Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line or JR Jyoban line Kanamachi station.  From there using the Keisei bus )

 *Koiwa Shobuen, park*

(Keisei line Edogawa station, 5 minutes on foot)



Of course Tokyo City i is open for you from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. no matter if it rains or wind blows!!

Please come and enjoy the special displays just for the rainy season!!☺