The "Shadow" Chrysanthemum competition at Zenyoji

Zenyoji temple in Edogawa has a chrysanthemum festival each year in Autumn. However, unlike other "festivals" it is called a chrysanthemum competition or tournament. Essentially all the chrysanthemum festivals or competitions are exhibitions.

The exhibition at Zenyoji temple has a very cool name. It is called the "Shadow Chrysanthemum Competition". The 'shadow' is a translation of 'kagemukai', and is the name of a famous pine tree, a national natural monument, on the grounds of the temple. There are about 2000 chrysanthemums on display during the period of the festival;

In 2025, the chrysanthemum festival / competition / exhibition started on Monday October 20th and is on until Sunday November 23rd. This exhibition has a history of 58 years as it was started in 1967. The chrysanthemums are bred by members of the Zenyoji Kagewaka Kai and are exhibited and judged. They also sell them. Official event page.