Kameido Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival

The Kameido Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival is an annual autumn flower exhibition at one of Tokyo’s historic Shinto shrines, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar and poet associated with learning.

The festival features approximately 400 pots of colorful chrysanthemums, including enormous individual blooms, elaborate floral sculptures, and carefully cultivated traditional Japanese arrangements.

One of the signature attractions is a chrysanthemum sculpture resembling Tokyo Skytree, standing over six meters tall. Visitors can photograph the flower-covered structure with the real Tokyo Skytree in the background.

The exhibition takes place around the shrine’s main hall and traditional red bridges, offering a peaceful seasonal experience combining Japanese horticulture, culture, and photography.