山梨県で開催される富士芝桜まつりは、50万本の芝桜が咲き誇り、富士山の美しい残雪と芝桜が楽しめるお祭り。今年はピンクやパープルなど7種の芝桜をピンクの絨毯に。富士山を背景にしたパノラマは見応えがあり、園内の色とりどりの花も魅力。期間は4月13日から5月26日まで。また、他の地域ではルピナス祭りやフラワーピクニックなど、春の花々を楽しめるイベントが開催されている。写真を通じてその美しさを楽しんでほしい。
It’s the season when various spring flowers bloom all over the country. We introduce spots where you can feel like you are in a different world surrounded by blooming flowers.
As cherry blossom viewing is often affected by the weather, if you miss the timing for cherry blossom viewing, you may have to postpone it to the next season. During Golden Week or whenever you feel like it, be sure to enjoy the breathtaking views that can only be seen at this time of year.
1: Spring Mountain Lupine Festival [Tochigi Prefecture]
Do you know what lupines are? Lupines are leguminous plants native to South America and the Mediterranean, known for their rich colors such as pink, orange, white, yellow, and blue. It is also called “Tsuru Tsuru” because it blooms facing the sea, similar to an upside-down wisteria flower.
In the Hana to Ki Center in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, they started planting 3,000 plants 7 years ago, and it has now expanded to 30,000 plants. The colorful garden spread along the hill is a popular spring photo spot. During the event, a photo contest is also held, so why not give it a try? Enjoy a moment of “happiness” enveloped in the sweet scent of lupines.
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■Spring Mountain Lupine Festival / Kanuma City Flower and Tree Center
Period: April 13 (Sat) – May 6 (Mon, National Holiday)
Admission: Adults 500 yen (with a 200 yen discount coupon that can be used at the Flower and Tree Center) *Free for junior high school students and younger
2: Phlox and Butterfly Mountain [Hiroshima]
Se-ra Highland Ranch, which shows impressive flower landscapes throughout the year with the concept of “flowers making everyone happy.” In spring, you can enjoy 450,000 shibazakura and 1 million cabbage butterflies. The world of pink and blue flowers spread over the largest hills in western Japan is breathtaking.
Sculptural flower beds where phlox and cabbage butterflies bloom, and the “Happiness Bus Stop” surrounded by endless views are essential photo spots for taking unique photos.
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