Spectacular Flower Spots in Japan
(Updated in Spring 2018) Having a love for flowers, I spent quite a lot of time flower-hunting throughout my 2+ years stay in Japan. Gardens/parks were almost always the reason I chose a particular region to visit. Spring was the busiest time for me, when I chased Sakura (my favorite flower!) from Japan's south to north. Of course, other than cherry blossoms, got to appreciate many other types of seasonal flowers that were beautiful too! Here is a list of spectacular flower spots (in no particular order): 1. Lilies（Yuri / 百合）@ Maishima（舞洲）, Osaka 2.5 million lilies blooming along Osaka Bay in June~ They come in several different colours, with yellow being the most popular (judging from comments from locals around me) and striking against the blue sky and sea, though my favorite is bright orange! 2. Wisteria（Fuji / 藤）@ Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi（栃木） From mid-April to mid-May, Wisteria Festival is held, and the park is filled with purple, white, pink an...