Below Mikaeri Falls

Hydrangea Festival sights along the walk to the falls

Tristan Scholze Apr 29, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Across from the parking lot, you'll see flooded rice fields with newly planted seedlings</p>

<p>Rice seedlings are stored alongside the fields shortly before planting</p>

<p>Rice seedlings are grown in beds like this one at a farmer's home; these are almost ready</p>

<p>The path along the river has pavilions to rest at</p>

<p>One of the gardens along the road</p>

<p>There are a couple of soba restaurants along the way</p>

<p>At the restaurant's entrance: the statue to the left of the waterwheel is a mythical creature known as a kappa</p>

<p>Greenery covers the river except for the areas of beautifully maintained gardens</p>

<p>One of the many gardens along the river</p>

<p>Saga is known for it's fine pottery; I found a bargain here at roadside shop and bought directly from the artist</p>

<p>Hydrangeas along the riverside path</p>

<p>View of the falls from the bridge</p>

One of the few festivals that takes place in Japan during June is the Ajisai Matsuri (Hydrangea Festival). If you’re on your way to see the sights here (video) and make the most of the rainy season, you can take the shuttle bus (fare is included with admission) or hike a kilometer up to the falls. There are several gardens along the riverbank and a few shops and restaurants. You can walk along the road or follow a path next to the river among the flowers. The following photographs are some of the sights you might see along the way.

見帰りの滝—mikaeri no taki—Mikaeri Waterfall アジサイ（紫陽花）—ajisai—hydrangea あじさいまつり—ajisai matsuri—Hydrangea Festival

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Tristan Scholze @tristan.scholze

I'm also known as Faer Out. I love learning about people and nature. I've traveled around the world and throughout Japan, and I hope to continue seeing and experiencing the wonder of this planet as long as I live.Based in Japan for nearly two decades, I'm a Japan Travel expert for Fukuoka and Sag...