The wild iris, the original species of saikuu iris, in the Saigū Iris colony is now in full bloom!
掲載日：2024.06.10
In saikuu iris colony in Saiku, MeiwaTown, Mie Prefecture, the flowers of the wild iris, the original species of iris, are approaching their peak.
The deep purple wild iris, designated a national natural monument in 1936, is smaller than the horticultural iris and has long been a delight to the eyes of visitors to IseJingu.
As of June 10, 2024, the wild irises in saikuu Saigū Iris Colony are 80% in bloom and are expected to be in full bloom around June 17. The nearby Historic Roman Square is already in full bloom, so you can enjoy both.
Please come and enjoy the picturesque scenery of wild irises that has continued since ancient times.
saikuu 's iris colony
Address: 1817, saikuu MeiwaTown Taki-gun
Telephone number: 0596-52-7126 (MeiwaTown saikuu Ruins, Culture and Tourism Division)
Access by public transport: Approx. 10 minutes by car from saikuu Station on the Kintetsu Yamada Line
Access by car: Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tamaki IC on the Ise Expressway
Parking: Several parking spaces available
Click here for the blooming status of Mie's famous irises in 2024. Mie Flower Calendar
The town flower of MeiwaTown, known as the "Dondo flower", is the Japanese iris
The straight, upright shape of the iris flower and its vibrant purple petals make it a truly beautiful sight.
Iris flowers are a popular motif in Japanese paintings, and while they look lovely on sunny days, they are also charming when they bloom during the humid rainy season.