"Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites -Travel to Chubu中部*" is a catchphrase that expresses the attraction of Chubu, central Japan area, in ten themes of 「景」「花」「史」「跡」「博」「祭」「楽」「浴」「食」「産」.
Flowers, Parks, and Gardens
Seasonal Hues Vying for Attention
The Chubu region possesses a richly varied geography and abundant seasonal color, with a diverse variety of flowers to delight the eye throughout the year. In parks, gardens, and mountain meadows, you can enjoy stirring views that come only at that particular time of the year.
Fukui Prefecture
Goshikiyama Park
This park is filled with many different trees, including 4,000 cherry trees and 400 peony trees. There is also a site of about 30,000 square meters which faces Uchiura Bay and has many azaleas. The Takumi Art Museum ...
Fukui Prefecture
Mizubashou (skunk cabbage flowers) at Toritateyama Mountain
Mizubashou (skunk cabbage) is a perennial plant and is especially known in Ose. It is not so rare in the snowy areas, however, and it can often be seen along the stream in the mountains of in the wetlands. The head of...
Mie Prefecture
Yono Park
Yono Park is the foremost scenic spot in Kansai region for azaleas. In the park of about 8ha in size, azaleas bloom beautifully in May. There is a large 2ha in size lawn areas where many people visit as a place for hi...
Fukui Prefecture
Lotus Flower Park
The Lotus Flower Park is surrounded by peaceful, simple scenery. Many elegant lotus flowers (108 species) from around the world bloom across the park, including the ooga lotus. Ooga lotus fruit had been sleeping under...
Fukui Prefecture
Murasaki Shikibu Park
Ths park is modeled after gardens from the Heian period. It is located in a vast land of 3000 tsubo size. In 996, Murasaki Shikibu, the famous author of The Story of Genji, moved to Echizen city with her father, Tamot...