A PR event celebrating the "Ayame Matsuri Support Fair" is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 at Hotel Nikko Narita in Chiba Prefecture. The event is organized as a collaborative effort by Katori City, Itako City, Sakura City, and Hotel Nikko Narita, with mayors, assembly speakers, and local mascot characters from all three cities expected to welcome hotel guests on the day.
Also in attendance will be Katori City's "Suigo Sawara Ayame Tourism Ambassador" and Itako City's "Ayame Musume," along with Hotel Nikko Narita General Manager Atsushi Yamada.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 10:45 AM and 1:00 PM
Venue: Hotel Nikko Narita, Annex Building 1F Lobby Lounge, in front of "Casual Resort Dining Serena"
500 Torikou, Narita City, Chiba Prefecture 286-0106
Participating Officials
Mayors: Tomonori Ito (Katori City), Hiromichi Hara (Itako City), Sanjugo Nishida (Sakura City)
Assembly Speakers: Katsumi Uchiyama (Katori City), Yukihiro Iida (Itako City), Sakura City
Hotel Nikko Narita General Manager: Atsushi Yamada
Mascot Characters: Chukei SUN (Katori City), Ayame (Itako City), Chiba-kun (Chiba Prefecture)
Others: Suigo Sawara Ayame Tourism Ambassador (Katori City), Ayame Musume (Itako City)
Events Featured at the Fair
| Event Name | Period | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Suigo Itako Ayame Festival | May 22 (Fri) – June 21 (Sun) | Itako City / Suigo Itako Ayame Garden |
| 2026 Suigo Sawara Ayame Festival | May 23 (Sat) – June 21 (Sun) | Katori City / Suigo Sawara Ayame Park |
| Rose Festival | May 9 (Sat) – June 7 (Sun) | Sakura City / Sakura Kusabue no Oka Rose Garden |
| Ayame Festival Support Melon Fair | June 1 (Mon) – June 30 (Tue) | Hotel Nikko Narita / Casual Resort Dining Serena |
| Ayame Festival Support Shrimp Fair | June 1 (Mon) – June 30 (Tue) | Hotel Nikko Narita / Chinese Restaurant Touri |
| Ayame Festival Support Digital Stamp Rally | April 25 (Sat) – June 30 (Tue) | Itako City, Katori City, Sakura City & Hotel Nikko Narita |
For more information, visit the Hotel Nikko Narita official website.
2026 Suigo Sawara Ayame Festival
Around 1.5 million hanashobu (Japanese irises) in approximately 400 varieties bloom across the park, blanketing the grounds in sweeping shades of purple. Among the many iris gardens in Japan, Suigo Sawara Ayame Park stands out for offering rides on small wooden boats called "sappa-bune," allowing visitors to glide through the flower-lined waterways. The combination of a gentle breeze off the water and the vibrant blooms makes for a truly memorable experience.
Dates: Saturday, May 23 – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Suigo Sawara Ayame Park
1837-2 Ogishima, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture 287-0801
For event details, visit the Suigo Sawara Ayame Park official website.
