Chrysanthemum is one of popular horticultural flowers in Japan. Many varieties have been developed in the history. Even today, many chrysanthemum lovers grow it and exhibitions are held in many places this time.

Webmaster visited Odawara Castle this week for one of the exhibitions.
Access: Tokyo (shinkansen 0:37) Odawara (walk 0:10) @

It was fine today and visitors enjoy the beautiful flower in the fresh autumn atmosphere.

Please enjoy chrysanthemum flowers.
Atsumono varieties


Kudamono varieties


Other varieties with smaller flowers

Bonsai of chrysanthemum

Kengai style

Diorama with chrysanthemum flowers

If you travel in Japan this season, please visit one of the chrysanthemum exhibitions and enjoy one of the charms of Japanese autumn!
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