[Latest as of June 30, 2023] Introducing famous lotus flower spots in Mie Prefecture along with information on the best time to see them!
掲載日：2023.06.30
In Mie Prefecture, lotus flowers are in full bloom in various places from early July to late July every year.
Lotus flowers are said to be at their best at the end of the rainy season. Lotus flowers that bloom in temple ponds and moats grow straight out of the water and captivate people with their mysterious beauty.
Lotus flowers start blooming early in the morning around 6am, reach full bloom around 7am to 9am, and gradually close their petals, so we recommend viewing them early in the morning.
in 2023The peak time for viewing is 7Mid-Month to 7Late monthI expect it to be around the same time.
In this topic, we will introduce selected spots for viewing lotus in Mie Prefecture! Please use this as a reference when going out♪
Click here for the lotus flowering status in 2023 Mie flower calendar
Introducing a selection of spots for viewing lotus in Mie Prefecture!
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Takada Honzan Lotus (TsuCity)
As of June 28th Pot: Starting to bloom Lotus pond: Not yet
Best time to see: Forecast from mid-July onwards
The symbol of Takada Honzan Senshuji is the lotus. SENJUJIHeadTempleoftheShinshuTakadaSchool has a lotus pond and more than 100 lotus pots of 35 different types, so you can enjoy a wide variety of lotus flowers on the premises. Lotuses in pots begin to bloom first, and lotuses in lotus ponds can be enjoyed a little later until mid-August.
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Oga lotus at TamakiTown Hall Yokouchi Moat (Tamaru Castle) (TamakiTown)
As of June 28th Bud
Best time to see from mid-JulyLower Julyseasonal predictions
The Oga lotus is said to have successfully bloomed from the world's oldest lotus seeds discovered in Jomon ruins. The Oga lotuses in the Yokouchi moat of TamakiTown are grown and transplanted from seeds and lotus roots donated around the beginning of the Heisei era. It is characterized by simple flowers that give a sense of ancient romance.
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Lotus Anamushi-no-sato no Sato (KameyamaCity)
As of June 28th, early blooms are starting to bloom.
Best time to see: Early July to mid-July forecast
Anamushi no Sato is a park created by local residents (Rokumarukai) in Henpoji Temple in the northern part of KameyamaCity. From June every year, you can enjoy hydrangeas and then lotus flowers. There is a pavilion in the park that overlooks the entire park, and you can look down on the lotus flowers.
We will introduce famous spots where you can see lotus flowers, which are at their best from early July!
There are other famous lotus spots in Mie Prefecture, such as the lotus in TsuCity Hakusan-cho MatsusakaCity, and the Oga Lotus at Chubudai Sports Park in MatsusakaCity.
In the special feature on lotus flower viewing spots in Mie Prefecture, we introduce water lily viewing spots in detail, as well as the blooming period, location, and transportation access.