Omiyage - Itako

Prefecture: Ibaraki City: Itako Unique Feature: Iris Festival (Ayame Matsuri)

Local Connection:
During the month of June, Maekawa Iris Garden holds its annual Iris festival which attracts 500,000 visitors from around Japan. The park is home to more than 500 varities of iris and plays host to weddings, parades, and dances. Visitors can also take a boat trip through the park's canals.

photo by Misha as found on flickr