"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.
Gifu Prefecture
Tanigumi Lily Garden
The Tanigumi Lily Garden has more than 300,000 lily bulbs, which start to bloom in the middle of June. The garden is filled with colorful lilies during this time and is absolutely beautiful. There is a walking path in...
Gifu Prefecture
Kamagatani Cherry Blossoms
The site is designated as a national natural treasure because of its scenic beauty. About 300 cherry trees in the Yamazakura, Shidarezakura, Someiyoshino kinds, line the street (about 1km) at the foot of Mount Ikeda. ...
Gifu Prefecture
Nawashiro Cherry Blossoms
In a 20 minutes drive southward from Gero hot springs, there are two cherry trees standing closely together. These cherry trees are called "Nawashiro-zaruka." The trees were named after the flowering, which comes regu...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Atami Plum Garden
The Atami Plum Garden was built by a wealthy merchant named Mogi Sobeh, who planted plum trees there in 1866. About 730 red and white plum trees are skillfully arranged on both sides of the Ui River stream. The garden...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Chichibunomiya Memorial Park
This used be a second house of the late Highnesses Prince and Princesses Chichinomiya in Gotemba. They lived here during and after the second World War. The residence was donated according to the will of Her Highness ...