Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival and Kasama Inari

Kasama Inari Shrine in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture is counted among Japan's three greatest Inari shrines and is a historic shrine with a long heritage. The 'Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival' held from mid-October through late November each year is Japan's oldest chrysanthemum celebration, with approximately 10,000 chrysanthemum pots displayed in the shrine grounds. The varied displays—including large single chrysanthemums, chrysanthemum dolls, and cascading chrysanthemums—are magnificent, and the shrine grounds brim with the fragrance of chrysanthemums and autumnal charm. You can also enjoy touring Kasama ware galleries and sample local specialty inari sushi, making it a premier autumn destination in Ibaraki.