"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.
Shizuoka Prefecture
Iwata Municipal Azalea Park
This flower park was built in 1993 by making use of the hilly land at the back of Mitsuke Tenjin Shrine. 3,500 azaleas in 30 different kinds which bloom beautifully from March to May, 200 cherry trees, and 2 wisteria ...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Kamo Iris Flower Garden
Kamo-so is a shoya (a village headman in feudal Japan) residence from the Momoyama period. In the garden of 10,000 square meter located in front of the gate surrounded by white walls, a storehouse and nagaya (long-hou...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Ryuyo Insect Nature Observation Park
This observation park was built so that visitors can enjoy being with insects in the natural environment. Beetles and stag beetles live in the thicket, butterflies and dragonflies fly around the flowering plants and a...
Gifu Prefecture
Hana-Festa Commemorative Park
This park was built on the site where the Hana Festa '95 was held in 1995. " In the "Best Rose Garden in Japan," 60,000 roses (7,000 species) have been collected from around the world and bloom beautifully.
Shizuoka Prefecture
Oigawa Bird Sanctuary
Many wild birds gather around the mouth of the Oi River. In order to secure a safe environment for these birds to rest, a 1.8 ha size sanctuary was built. About 150 kinds of birds including the grey heron, spot bill a...