Next up for Japanese flowers, Nemophila: the world of Studio Ghibli magic🪄

🌺🌺 Remember the sweet peas Chihiro carried on the way out with her parents in the Studio Ghibli film *Spirited Away*? Warm and natural. When Chihiro cried sadly, Haku crouched in a field full of azaleas in the Japanese countryside to comfort her. These everyday flowers in Japan bring people closer to nature and allow them to heal in nature.🌺🌺

🌈🌈🌈🌈Great places to explore Japanese flowers
📍Ibaraki Prefecture/Hitachi Seaside Park—Nemophila
Approximately 4.2 hectares of Miharashi Hill is covered with about 5.3 million delicate blue nemophila flowers, which look even more brilliant against the azure sky. Strolling through it is like walking on a vibrant blue carpet.
📍Yamanashi Prefecture/Fuji Motosuko Resort—Shibazakura
Held annually from mid-April to late May, the "Fuji Shibazakura Festival" is the largest shibazakura spectacle in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The bright shibazakura "carpet" frames the snow-capped Mount Fuji, providing a truly moving experience.
📍Hiroshima Prefecture/Senkoji Park—Wisteria
Senkoji Park's cherry blossoms are selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan," but the wisteria here is also a breathtaking sight. The wisteria hangs like a purple waterfall, swaying in the wind.
📍Saga Prefecture/Daikozenji Temple—Azaleas
Daikozenji Temple, home to numerous cultural heritage sites, is also known as the "Azalea Temple" for its colorful azalea blossoms. About 50,000 azaleas bloom from mid-April to early May, filling visitors with joy and wonder.
📍Akita Prefecture/Unchoji Temple—Hydrangeas
Ranked first on the list of Japanese scenic spots as a "must-see destination in a lifetime." During the blooming season, the entire temple is transformed into a blue ocean, complementing the beautiful seascape of the nearby Oga Peninsula, creating a breathtaking view.

Post by AFJ. Pam 3715 | Feb 21, 2025