The Blooming Sea: SPRING
Many of the flowers that began their blooming season in April are still blooming now. Though cherry blossom season is over, the mountains and parks in Kyoto by the Sea are brightened by the appearance of wisteria. In the forests, wild irises are in peak bloom during the early spring. And as June approaches, hydrangea will begin to show their beauty as well. brings a variety of flowers. There are so many places to pay homage to nature’s colorful side. Come check out some of the best locations for all kinds of flower viewing in Kyoto by the Sea.
Kannonji Temple, a.k.a “Hydrangea Temple”
Temples that highlight nature offer renewed beauty with every season. The “Hydrangea Temple” is it is known, boasts beautiful gardens that have not only hydrangea, but cherry blossoms, wisteria, wild flowers, and spectacular fall foliage.
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Maizuru Nature and Cultural Park
A park overlooking the sea, with 30,000 camellia trees and 100,000 hydrangeas.
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Taki Thousand Year Camellia Tree
Hidden at the end of a forest path in Yosano, this Camellia tree is believed to be about 1,200 years old, which makes it one of the oldest, if not THE oldest in Japan, possibly the oldest world wide.
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Shaga Forest
Shaga Forest has become well-known for the wild irises that carpet the cedar forest floor at the end of April. But beginning in late March, the forest is also surrounded by a superb display of oriental paperbush. These bushes bloom delicate yellow flowers in that look like origami. The forest is a naturally occurring wonder of Kyoto.
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