The Hiroshima Castle Chrysanthemum Exhibition is held from late October through early November. *Admission free
There, you can see various types of chrysanthemums, such as large, round flowers that bloom in large numbers of layers, and small chrysanthemums that densely cover the walls.
Also, a chrysanthemum flower bed that resembles the cityscape of Hiroshima is built in the area just passed the gate of Hiroshima Castle every year. It is for sure that you will enjoy it!
By the way, do you know the reason why chrysanthemum flower is featured here?
The reason is that chrysanthemum is one of the traditional festival flowers in Japan.
In Japan, we have a custom called "GO(five)-SEKKU -five seasonal festivals-" that came from China around 7th-8th century and had become the most important seasonal rites performed at the Imperial Court. And the festivals were held on the dates that consist of the same odd numerals, since the odd numerals were thought as auspicious. (*January is the only exception)
The dates and festival flowers for each SEKKU(festival) are as follows;
Jan.7th/ Seven herbs, Mar.3rd/ Peach blossom, May.5th/ Iris, Jul.7th/ Bamboo grass, and Sep.9th/ Chrysanthemum.
Out of those GO-SEKKU, the date of Sep.9th was thought to be especially auspicious, for its being represented by the largest odd numerals. And Sep.9th of the lunar calendar is around mid through late October in the current calendar, during which chrysanthemums bloom beautifully. This is the reason why chrysanthemum had become a festival flower. There are many chrysanthemum viewing events in many places around late October.
In fact, the chrysanthemum flower is deeply related to the people and culture in Japan. It has been traditionally used by Imperial family in Japan, and also is taken as a national emblem. For that reason, the chrysanthemum flower is seen around often in daily life in Japan, such as on the passport issued by Japanese government, on the 50-yen-coins, and certificate of commendation given by the national government. In short, for Japanese people, chrysanthemum is a very honored flower as well as very familiar.
Please look forward to seeing what types of chrysanthemum flowers and how they are arranged for this year!
There, you can see various types of chrysanthemums, such as large, round flowers that bloom in large numbers of layers, and small chrysanthemums that densely cover the walls.
Also, a chrysanthemum flower bed that resembles the cityscape of Hiroshima is built in the area just passed the gate of Hiroshima Castle every year. It is for sure that you will enjoy it!
By the way, do you know the reason why chrysanthemum flower is featured here?
The reason is that chrysanthemum is one of the traditional festival flowers in Japan.
In Japan, we have a custom called "GO(five)-SEKKU -five seasonal festivals-" that came from China around 7th-8th century and had become the most important seasonal rites performed at the Imperial Court. And the festivals were held on the dates that consist of the same odd numerals, since the odd numerals were thought as auspicious. (*January is the only exception)
The dates and festival flowers for each SEKKU(festival) are as follows;
Jan.7th/ Seven herbs, Mar.3rd/ Peach blossom, May.5th/ Iris, Jul.7th/ Bamboo grass, and Sep.9th/ Chrysanthemum.
Out of those GO-SEKKU, the date of Sep.9th was thought to be especially auspicious, for its being represented by the largest odd numerals. And Sep.9th of the lunar calendar is around mid through late October in the current calendar, during which chrysanthemums bloom beautifully. This is the reason why chrysanthemum had become a festival flower. There are many chrysanthemum viewing events in many places around late October.
In fact, the chrysanthemum flower is deeply related to the people and culture in Japan. It has been traditionally used by Imperial family in Japan, and also is taken as a national emblem. For that reason, the chrysanthemum flower is seen around often in daily life in Japan, such as on the passport issued by Japanese government, on the 50-yen-coins, and certificate of commendation given by the national government. In short, for Japanese people, chrysanthemum is a very honored flower as well as very familiar.
Please look forward to seeing what types of chrysanthemum flowers and how they are arranged for this year!
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