Mishima Skywalk, a 400-meter suspension bridge overlooking Mount Fuji in Mishima City, Shizuoka, hosts its annual Hydrangea Festival (あじさい祭) from June 6 (Saturday) to July 5 (Sunday), 2026. The festival has been a fixture at the venue since 2018, and this year features 215 varieties and more than 13,000 hydrangea plants — including 10 newly added varieties — blooming across a 7,000 m² forest in the bridge's North Area, "Kicoro no Mori."
A Forest of 215 Hydrangea Varieties
The festival's highlight is the expansive hydrangea forest. Existing plant stock has been carefully tended, and 10 new varieties have been added for 2026, bringing the total to 215 varieties. Among them are three original varieties exclusive to the venue:
- Skywalk: White sepals with a soft tint of light blue, named through a public vote by visitors in 2018.
- Haou: A softly shaped variety in pale blue, named by a weather forecaster.
- Natsuzora: A delicate lavender variety with a charming, light impression.
The newly added varieties are still small in number, so spotting them during a walk through the forest is a bit of a lucky find. The forest paths accommodate leashed dogs and include wooden benches and tables for resting.
Hydrangea Naming Contest
As part of the venue's 10th-anniversary commemorations (which occurred in December 2025), a new original hydrangea variety has been planted in the forest. Since the plant is still small, it may not bloom this season, but visitors can participate in a public naming contest — "You Name It — Hydrangea Grand Prix."
- Submission period: June 6 (Sat) to July 5 (Sun), 2026
- How to enter: Via a ballot box in Kicoro no Mori; or by posting on Instagram or X alongside a photo of the new variety; or via an online submission form.
- Results announced: Autumn 2026 (via the official website and SNS)
- Winner's prize: Special invitation tickets to the 2027 Hydrangea Festival (valid June 5–July 4, 2027, for 2 people)
Nighttime Illumination
During the peak bloom period, the hydrangeas are lit up after dark on select evenings.
- Dates: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from June 19 (Fri) to July 5 (Sun), 2026 — 9 evenings in total
- Hours: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM (last entry 8:00 PM; sunset is typically around 7:00 PM)
- Admission: Adults from ¥1,100, Middle/High School students from ¥500, Elementary school students from ¥200 (variable pricing applies to bridge entry)
Limited Hydrangea Sweets
Four hydrangea-themed limited desserts are available from June 6 to July 5, 2026:
Hydrangea Mini Sundae — ¥530 / 831JUICE (South Area)
A rich soft-serve ice cream layered with crispy feuilletine and finished with a luxurious Nagano Purple syrup in hydrangea hues.
Hydrangea Dorayaki with Shizuoka Green Tea — ¥1,200 (set of 2) / Mori no Kitchen (South Area)
A dorayaki pancake filled with sweet bean paste, shaped to resemble a hydrangea bloom, served with uji matcha ice cream and Shizuoka green tea.
Hydrangea Jewel Squash — ¥500 / SKYWALK SOFTCREAM (North Area)
A refreshing lemon squash layered with two kinds of jelly, forming a hydrangea-inspired gradient. The drink features a fizzy texture alongside soft, jiggly jelly pieces.
Ajisai-Beauty Parfait — ¥1,000 / Picnic Cafe (North Area)
A parfait combining acai — rich in polyphenols — with yogurt ice cream, vanilla ice cream, honey lemon, agar, and nata de coco. The result is a colorful, early-summer dessert with layers of flavor.
Free Hydrangea Umbrella Rental
Rain umbrellas featuring a full hydrangea print are available for free loan at the entrance of Kicoro no Mori throughout the festival. The umbrellas add a retro-cute aesthetic to rainy-day visits and make for a distinctive backdrop for photos.
- Cost: Free
- Location: Kicoro no Mori entrance
Hydrangea Photo Campaign
Visitors are invited to submit their best hydrangea photos taken at the venue during the festival period. Selected photos will be featured on the venue's official Instagram account alongside bloom updates. One standout photo will be chosen to appear — with photographer credit — on the June page of the 2027 Mishima Skywalk original calendar.
- Campaign period: June 6 (Sat) to July 5 (Sun), 2026
- How to participate: Follow the Mishima Skywalk Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/mishima_skywalk/), then post a photo with the hashtag #スカイウォークのあじさい and tag the official account.
Shizuoka Resident Discount
Shizuoka Prefecture residents receive 50% off the variable bridge admission price during the festival period. Valid identification showing a Shizuoka address is required on the day of visit. Full details are available on the official website.
- Period: June 6 (Sat) to July 5 (Sun), 2026
- Eligible: Residents of Shizuoka Prefecture
Venue Information
- Festival period: June 6 (Sat) to July 5 (Sun), 2026
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (subject to change depending on events, season, or weather)
- Festival area: Kicoro no Mori (North Area, beyond the suspension bridge)
- Admission: Adults from ¥1,100, Middle/High School students from ¥500, Elementary school students from ¥200 (variable pricing)
- Address: 313 Sasahara Nitta, Mishima City, Shizuoka 411-0012
- Parking: Up to 400 standard vehicles (including 5 accessible spaces), up to 28 large vehicles
- Access by train: Approx. 50 min from Tokyo by Shinkansen, approx. 100 min from Nagoya; 25 min by local bus from Mishima Station
- Access by car: Approx. 90 min from Tokyo, approx. 180 min from Nagoya
- Official website: https://mishima-skywalk.jp/
- Festival details: https://mishima-skywalk.jp/pickup/46833/
