Dried Hydrangeas Become a Source for Sakura Conservation
Dry Flowers available beginning late July
A portion of the proceeds contributed towards sakura conservation efforts
In order to obtain the funds necessary to for the conservation of the world-famous sakura on Mt. Shiude, the Mitoyo Tourism and Exchange Authority has begun arranging the sale of dried hydrangeas from the mountain by local vendors. This endeavor began in 2020, and in 2022 there are three shops where the flowers will be available for purchase.
The sakura trees on Mt. Shiude are quite old and have become diseased. A great deal of conservation work is required to ensure the beauty of the site for years to come.
After the hydrangeas have passed their peak, they are dried and find new life as dry flowers. In 2021, the sale of dried hydrangeas combined with sakura conservation donations totaled ¥1,339,684! We are truely grateful for everyone’s kind generosity.
【Sales Locations】
①Seasonal Stand
Dry flowers + Cafe Stand on the shores of Chichibugahama Beach. Discover the extraordinary and live your cottagecore fantasy with their incredible hydrangea ceiling. Various goods and sundries are available in addition to dry flowers.
［Address］202 Nio Otsu, Nio-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市仁尾町仁尾乙202)
［Phone］0875-82-9920 (Chainon)
［Closed］Tues., Wed. (Some irregular closures)
≪New Shop Alert≫ Akebono Studio Chichibugahama will open on Sunday, July 31 as a photo studio decorated with dried hydrangeas from Mt. Shiude.
②J Rose
Made-to-order preserved and dried flowers in Takuma.
Hydrangea home decor also availalbe.
［Address］2780-509 Massaki, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町松崎2780-509)
［Phone］090-7780-0607
［Closed］Irregular closures
≪Event Info≫Takamatsu Mitsukoshi’s 5th floor art gallery will hold an exhibition and sale of a 3m x 5m hydrangea dry flower wall from Wednesday, July 27 through Tuesday, August 2.
③Wedding Navel Ishikawa (Setouchi Produce)
Kan-onji’s premiere wedding planner and photo studio. Dry flowers available for sale.
［Address］2115-1 Onohara, Onohara-cho, Kan-onji (観音寺市大野原町大野原2115-1)
［Phone］0875-54-4337
［Closed］Wed., 2nd Tuesday of each month
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these dried flowers will be contributed towards the preservation of Mt. Shiude’s sakura trees as well as general maintinence and conservation of the mountain as a whole. Thank you for your assistance and contributions.
Mitoyo Tourism and Exchange Authority ［Phone］0875-56-5880 (Closed Tuesdays)