Part 3 of my Michinoku Coastal Trail (Hachinohe Section) walk, exploring the floral shore - Nakasuka, and the singing beach - Osuka Beach.
Category: Flowers
Largest Nanohana (Rapeseed) Field in Japan
Seeing nanohana (rapeseed) in bloom for the first time in Aomori Prefecture's Yokohama Town, known for having the largest fields of nanohana. The nanohana here blooms slightly later than the rest of Japan from early to end May.
Cosmos Wonder in Awaji Hanasajiki
Leisurely strolling in Awaji Hanasajiki, a flower park with a backdrop of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Osaka Bay. Different flowers can be enjoyed here throughout the seasons, and I was happy to be able to see the cosmos even though it was already the second half of November.
Lily Garden of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture
Catching some lilies at the Lily Garden of Tokorozawa in Saitama Prefecture, easily reachable from central Tokyo in 45 minutes. Between mid-June to early July, enjoy the 50 varieties of 450,000 lilies at this garden.
Meigetsu-in, the Ajisai-dera during the Hydrangea Season
A second trip to Meigetsu-in, the Ajisai-dera famous for its 2,500 over hydrangeas. Managed to avoid the crowds, going there on a weekday early in the morning. Now I understand why it is called the Meigetsuin Blue, for the mainly blue hues of the hydrangeas here.
Last bit of Hydrangea at Fuchu-shi Kyodo no Mori Museum
Hoping to see some hydrangeas at the end of the Ajisai Matsuri at Fuchu-shi Kyodo no Mori Museum, located in western of central Tokyo. The park also features an open-air museum displaying old buildings of former merchant houses, town halls, farmhouses and school.
Fuji-Q Highland and Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Riding only one roller-coaster at Fuji-Q Highland due to the long queues and visiting beautiful Shibazakura Festival near Lake Motosuko.