[March 20, 2023] Forest fairy appears! ? "Mitsumata" has begun to bloom in Misugi Forest.
掲載日：2023.03.20
In Misugi Town, TsuCity, Mie Prefecture, the forest fairy "Mitsumata Flower" has begun to bloom, heralding the arrival of spring.
The fantastic golden carpet “Mitsumata Flowers” that spreads out in the forest is truly a spectacular sight♪
The area where they grow in clusters is approximately 1.5 ha (15,000 m2). From mid-March to mid-April, yellow flowers bloom at the tips of the branches, and the entire mountain is covered with Mitsumata flowers. The view of Mitsumata blooming on the slope overlooking from the observation deck is also spectacular.
In this topic, we will introduce in detail how to access the Mitsumata colony in Misugi-cho TsuCity, and the best time to see it.
*The photos of Mitsumata in this article were taken before 2022.
Mitsumata colony The Mitsumata that covers the foot of the plantation is a sight to behold!
[Mitsumata colony in Misugi-cho TsuCity]
◆What is Mitsumata?
Mitsumata is a deciduous shrub whose bark is known as a raw material for Japanese paper. The tip of the branch is divided into three parts, and yellow flowers bloom at the end.
◆Address In the mountain forest of Ishinagahara TsuCity, Mie Prefecture
◆Usually the best time to see them: Mid-March to mid-April
*As of March 17, 2023, approximately 10% of flowers have bloomed.
For reference: Click here for the flowering status of Mitsumata in 2023 Mie flower calendar
◆Parking lot
①Iseji Community Center Parking Lot
②1922-1 Ishinahara TsuCity Misugi-cho, Tsu City (A temporary parking lot is located opposite Horii Motors)
Click here for the parking lot map (Google Maps will open)
◆It takes about 20 minutes on foot from the temporary parking lot to reach the Mitsumata colony. (Go up the slope for about 1km.)
[Mitsumata & light blue cherry blossoms] Misugi in spring recommended by photographers
Yuto Nakase from Mie Travel Camera ClubDiscover the charms of Misugi-cho, where Mitsumata and light blue cherry blossoms bloom, from a photographer's perspective.Introducing photography techniques.
Please use this as a reference when visiting Misugi Town.