{"id":4615,"date":"2025-04-16T15:20:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T06:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/?post_type=news&#038;p=4615"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:21:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T06:21:10","slug":"azalea-festival-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/azalea-festival-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ootawa Tsutsuji (Azalea) Festival 2025: Yokosuka&#8217;s Azalea Wonderland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Enjoy the bloom of 50,000 azaleas in full color this April in Yokosuka.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 April 12 (Sat) \u2013 April 20 (Sun), 2025<\/strong><br><strong>\ud83d\udccd Ootawa Tsutsuji Hill, 5-2638 Ootawa, Yokosuka City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Sea of Azaleas in Bloom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f20711dfdeb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f20711dfdeb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-azalea-mountain-view.jpg\" alt=\"A dense wave of blooming azaleas in magenta and red stretching across the park slopes.\" class=\"wp-image-4621\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-azalea-mountain-view.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-azalea-mountain-view-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each spring, the hills of Ootawa are transformed into a vibrant sea of color with over 50,000 blooming tsutsuji (azaleas)\u2014especially the Kurume and Hirado varieties, varieties developed in Japan. This week <strong>is<\/strong> the peak season, offering an ideal time for nature lovers and photographers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival is free to attend, and is perfect for a relaxed family outing or a peaceful floral escape from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f20711e04a3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f20711e04a3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"4617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/otawa-entrance-stone-marker.jpg\" alt=\"A stone monument at the entrance of Ootawa Tsutsuji Hill surrounded by colorful azalea bushes.\" class=\"wp-image-4617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/otawa-entrance-stone-marker.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/otawa-entrance-stone-marker-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/otawa-entrance-stone-marker-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" 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width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"4618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-azalea-steps-path.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of vivid azaleas lining a staircase path leading up the hill, creating a tunnel of spring colors.\" class=\"wp-image-4618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-azalea-steps-path.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-azalea-steps-path-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-azalea-steps-path-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" 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width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"4619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-closeup-azalea-stairs.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up view of pink and white azalea blossoms cascading along stone steps at Ootawa Tsutsuji Hill.\" class=\"wp-image-4619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-closeup-azalea-stairs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-closeup-azalea-stairs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/wp_re\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ootawa-closeup-azalea-stairs-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" 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only<br>\u26ab\ufe0e Fresh Local Vegetables \u2013 Available on select days, depending on supply<br>\u26ab\ufe0e Wagashi (Japanese sweets) \u2013 Pop-up shops from Uraga (Seieiken) and Kurihama (Kowa)<br>\u26ab\ufe0e Nostalgic Japanese Toys (Free to use) \u2013 Free nostalgic Japanese toys for kids and adults<br><br>Note: The annual children\u2019s sketch contest will not be held this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get There<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d208601.2304933227!2d139.6095595!3d35.2215552!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x60183f027e4b180b%3A0x5c86fbdb1098b7d1!2sOtawa%20Tsutsuji-no-oka%20Azalea%20Hill!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1744705516217!5m2!1sen!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Train &amp; Bus:<\/strong><br>From JR Yokosuka Line (Yokosuka or Kinugasa Station) or Keikyu Yokosuka-Chuo Station, take a local bus to Takeyama bus stop, then walk about 20 minutes to the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Car:<\/strong><br>Approx. 5 minutes from Kinugasa IC on the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road.<br><em>Please note: Parking is free but limited\u2014public transportation is recommended.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission &amp; Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26ab\ufe0e Admission: Free<br>\u26ab\ufe0e Parking: Free (limited space)<br>\u26ab\ufe0e Venue: Ootawa Tsutsuji Hill<br>\u26ab\ufe0e Organizer: Yokosuka Green Landscaping Cooperative<br>\u26ab\ufe0e TEL: 046-851-1660<br>\u26ab\ufe0e Official Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ryokukazouen.jp\/tsutsuji\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ryokukazouen.jp\/tsutsuji\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4624,"template":"","news_cat":[3],"class_list":["post-4615","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_cat-cat_event","en-US"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ootawa Tsutsuji (Azalea) Festival 2025: Yokosuka&#039;s Azalea Wonderland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover over 50,000 blooming azaleas at Ootawa Tsutsuji Hill in Yokosuka. 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