Chiba Park, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture [Ooga Lotus Festival 2025
The fantastic Ooga Lotus Festival is held in Chiba City, where the city flower, the Ooga lotus, blooms early in the morning. You can enjoy the festival events while admiring the ancient lotus that has transcended 2,000 years at the lotus pond in Chiba Park♪.
| Holding period | Saturday, June 21 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 |
| Business Hours | 8:00 – 14:00 (lotus is a flower that blooms in the morning) |
| admission fee | free |
| Location | Chiba Park Renge Pavilion and Lotus Pond Area Address: 3-1-1 Benten, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Access | Train] Approx. 15 min. walk from JR Chiba Sta. [Bus] Approx. 10 min. by bus bound for “Chiba Koen” from bus stop #1 at the east exit of JR Chiba Sta. [Car] Public transportation is recommended |
Chiba City Ooga Lotus Festival 2025 Overview
In 1951, a team led by Dr. Ichiro Ohga excavated ancient lotus seeds about 2,000 years old from a stratum in Chiba City. One of the seeds successfully germinated, and in July of the following year, 1952, it produced a large, pale red flower. Since then, it has been named the “Ohga Lotus” and has become known both in Japan and abroad as the world’s oldest lotus. About 900 of these romantic Ooga lotus flowers bloom in late June.
The large, pale pink blossoms swaying in the cool early morning breeze are a sight to behold from the lotus pavilion, and it is truly a sight of ancient romance to think that the same flowers were in full bloom 2,000 years ago.
The following events (excerpts) will be held during the festival:
Zoubihai (Elephant nose cup) experience】
Date: Saturday and Sunday during the festival period, from 9:30 each day
Description: Experience the ancient custom of drinking water or tea using a large lotus leaf as a container and the stem as a straw.
Capacity: First 100 visitors each day (numbered tickets distributed from 9:00 on the day)
Ooga Lotus Guide】
Date: 7:30~ and 8:30~ on Saturdays and Sundays during the festival period
Description: Explanation of highlights and history while touring around the Lotus Pond area.
Capacity: Approx. 15 people per tour, first-come-first-served on the day
Botany Painting Class】 *Advance registration required*
You can experience the art of pasting and coloring lotus leaves on panels.
Date & Time: Sunday, 22nd, 13:00-15:00
Monday, 23rd, 10:00-12:00 / 13:00-15:00
Capacity: 12 people per session, 2,500 yen participation fee
Application: Apply in advance by phone, fax or e-mail by Friday, June 13.
Herb Planting Lecture】
Date: 25th (Wed) 10:00-12:00
Capacity: 12 people, 800 yen participation fee
Application: Accepted on the day on a first-come, first-served basis
Visitors can also enjoy kitchen cars.
- Ancient lotus full of romance The lotus has fascinated its surroundings with its appearance for 2,000 years. It is a magnificent story that explains why it is the city flower of Chiba City.
- Mysterious early-morning blooming scenery The Ooga lotus opens early in the morning, and the scene of large pale pink flowers floating in the quiet lotus pond is mysterious, as if it has come back to life beyond time since ancient times.
- Relive ancient customs with your children at the Elephant Nose Cup Experience Elephant nose cup” drinking water or tea from a large lotus leaf Ancient experience of drinking from a lotus bowl is a good memory of early summer.
- Botany painting must be pre-registered. If you wish to participate, please register as soon as possible.
- Other hands-on events are first-come, first-served, so early morning visits are recommended.
Contents may be suspended or changed due to weather or other reasons.
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