Blooming "Totoro Forest" in spring at Maruyama Park's Enkianthus tunnel | Odai OdaiTown Mie Prefecture
掲載日：2024.04.18
In the fall of 2023, in Odai OdaiTown Prefecture "Maruyama Park" The leaves turned bright red. Enkianthus tunnel was crowded with many people.
Did you know that Enkianthus campanulatus blooms in spring with white flowers that resemble lily of the valley?
The Enkianthus campanulatus in Maruyama Park, known locally as "Totoro Forest," is now in bloom.
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We bring you some wonderful photos of the tunnel of Enkianthus campanulatus trees, which are beginning to sparkle with fresh green leaves.
What is the Enkianthus Tunnel in Maruyama Park?
This park is located in Shimomate, OdaiTown, Mie Prefecture, next to Matate Park.
Maruyama Park is right after you enter, and if you go further into the parking lot at the back and head towards the pond you will find Matate Park.
In recent years, Maruyama Park It is in, Enkianthus campanulatus The long, tunnel-like promenade is lined with trees on both sides. autumn leaves It became a hot topic, and the park attracted so many visitors that in the fall of 2023 the park's parking lot was closed and a temporary parking lot was set up.
When you step onto the promenade, which is dyed bright red, you'll feel as if you've wandered into the fantastical world of Totoro.
For details, please see the topics posted on November 24, 2023.
Enkianthus campanulatus blooms in spring
As the winter season comes to an end and the cherry blossom season begins, the Enkianthus campanulatus begins to sprout and bloom.
A cute, small white flower that resembles a lily of the valley.
On April 13th, 2024, when the cherry blossoms had lost their leaves, about 30% of the Enkianthus campanulatus flowers in the tunnel were in bloom.
The peak flower viewing period is expected to be the third weekend in April.
A tunnel of dazzling new greenery
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Maruyama Park of Enkianthus tunnel The autumn leaves season isn't the only highlight of the area.
Now is the season for beautiful flowers, and soon the season of fresh greenery will arrive.
The shining green tunnel is also full of "Totoro's Forest" vibes. Please enjoy taking photos and videos.
Basic information about Maruyama Park
To get to the Enkianthus Tunnel, look for this sign at the entrance. Come and enjoy the blossoming "Totoro Forest."
Address: Shimomate, Odaicho, OdaiTown
Parking: Approximately 10 cars in the park
Access: 9 minutes by car from Kisei Expressway "Omiya Odai IC"
Recommended lunch spots in the area
A 10-minute drive from Maruyama Park, Okuise Forestpia is offering a "Spring One-Plate Lunch" until April 26th (Friday).
Enjoy a photogenic and delicious lunch made with plenty of spring vegetables while taking in the view of OdaiTown.
Okuise Forest Pier
Address: 993 Sono, Odai-cho OdaiTown, Mie Prefecture
Phone number 0598-76-1200
Restaurant hours: 11:30-13:30 (last order 13:30/close 14:00)
The famous rhododendron spot "Mitsuse Castle Ruins" is a 12-minute drive away
Rhododendron The flowers are starting to bloom, Third weekend of April to The best time to see It looks like it will be.
In Odai OdaiTown Prefecture Rhododendron The famous place, Kitabatake Tomochika Related "Mitsuse Castle Ruins" For more details, please see this topic.