[It's the best time to see them now!] The queen of flowers that heralds spring! Let us introduce you to Akatsuka Rhododendron Garden TsuCity.

In the Ericaceae familyFourFrom the MoonFiveMonth TowardsTenIt produces gorgeous, ball-shaped flowers that are clustered together.

It is called the "Queen of Flowering Trees" because of its colorful flowers in pink, red, yellow, and purple, and its elegant appearance.It is said to be as popular as roses in Europe and the United States, and is planted in large numbers in gardens and parks.

In1972, the late Akatsuka Mitsuyoshi, president of Akatsuka Botanical Gardens, was inspired by the beautiful rhododendrons he saw in America and dreamed of enjoying their splendor in Japan. Heimported approximately 400,000 seedlings, however, he had many difficulties as they were not suited to the Japanese climate.

1981, we have been breeding rhododendrons suited to the Japanese climate, successfully producing many superior specimens that are heat-tolerant and easy to grow! These are known as "Super Rhodies," and are said to have different characteristics than conventional rhododendrons.Since

In order to change the image that rhododendrons are difficult to grow, they continue to cultivate super rhododendrons and have converted their own production farm into a rhododendron garden, which has been open to the public since 2014.

about10,000In an area of square meters200More than 100 varieties, about3,000Book The rhododendrons are in full bloom, and Japanese snowbell and double cherry blossoms Such A variety of flowering trees are planted, making it a rare garden in Japan where you can enjoy spring flowers.

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Mrs. Fujii in full bloom in earlyApril

The best time to see the Nelia Bread and Pearl Princess flowers is from early to mid-April.

The Purple Dome is at its best from lateApril

Various varieties of early, mid-blooming, and late-blooming cherry blossoms bloom one after another, brightening up the garden!

If you're lucky, you might even be able to see a heart-shaped rhododendron, like the one in the first photo.

Please check the Akatsuka Botanical Garden Instagram to see how the flowers are blooming.

200varieties and approximately3,000 trees in the garden, many are original varieties that were created through repeated breeding over the past 40​years or more, and each one has an impressive name.Of the more than

The buds are deep pink, turn pale pink when they bloom, and turn white when in full bloom. The "Wedding Bouquet" has about 20 flowers in each flower cluster, so it was named after the bouquet held by a bride...! It's so adorable and lovely ♪

Also,the approximately500-meter Rhododendron Road is like a flower garden in a foreign land!

There are plenty of benches in the garden so you can relax and enjoy the view.

You can also see the beautiful rhododendron road along the road after getting off at Geino IC.

The colorful rhododendrons are perfect for portrait photography! Be sure to take a photo with the rhododendrons!

During this period, the shop near the entrance will be selling spring flowers such as rhododendrons and daisies.
There will also be floating flowers and photo spots, so be sure to check them out!

Even those who are not entering the park can purchase flowers, so please feel free to stop by.

Location​

1902Nishitoyokuno,takanocho TsuCity Mie Prefecture

(Right next toGeinoIC)

Forthose coming by car

Approximately3minutes from the Geino ICon the Ise Expressway

20minutesfrom JR/Kintetsu "Tsu Station"About

Car navigation search map code

213 204 080

●Business hours

FromTuesday,April2,2024tolateApril(planned)​​

*Open throughout the period

Opening hours:9:00to16:30(lastentrance16:00)

Admissionfee

Adults:700yen

Junior and senior high school students:350 yen

Elementary school students and younger free

●Parking lot

Free, approx. 120 spaces

●Inquiries

Direct access to Rhododendron Garden(only during opening hours)

090-6384-1186

*During opening hours(9:00to16:30)

*The flowering situation, etc.Official social mediaWe will keep you updated on the latest information.

Notes​

Admission to the park is not permitted outside opening hours.

The flowering period may change due to climate change, soplease checkthe official social media before visiting.

If you bring a pet, please make sure to keep it on a lead.

In the rhododendron garden, the queen of flowering trees that heralds spring, as the flowers bloom overall, they create a beautiful spring-colored floral landscape, mainly in pink and red.

The early-flowering varieties of rhododendron are already in full bloom, so I'm looking forward to seeing them all in full bloom.

If you would like to enjoy spring flowers such as Japanese snowbells and double cherry blossoms, we recommend you visit during the middle of the opening period.