Go on a floral outing this summer to enjoy the sight of over 20,000 hydrangeas at the 25th annual Hakkeijima Hydrangea Festival. Held for roughly three weeks from June 7 to June 29, this free event lets you explore the island of Hakkeijima (about 30 minutes by train from Yokohama) and its eight hydrangea spots.
Highlights include the indigenous Hakkei-blue hydrangea, a variety that was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the island’s Hakkeijima Sea Paradise theme park. Collect stamps from at least five of the eight hydrangea spots, and you’ll receive a 50 percent discount off a ride on the Paradise Cruise as well as discounts at participating restaurants and shops within the island of Hakkeijima.
Whenever you need to rest your feet and recharge, restaurants across the island are serving special flower-themed drinks and desserts. The most eye-catching of them all is the hydrangea lemon tea (¥520) sold at Cable Car Coffee.
Stamp rally is held daily from 10am-4pm
Don't let your budget get in the way of you having a good time. While Tokyo may appear as an expensive city, there are still lots of free things to do in the city; these include events, festivals, exhibitions and more. After all, at the best things in life are free.
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