Famous flower viewing spots in Mie Prefecture
Famous flower viewing spots in Mie Prefecture

[Latest as of June 2, 2023] Introducing famous flower viewing spots in Mie Prefecture along with information on their best times!

掲載日:2023.06.02

In Mie Prefecture, iris flowers are in full bloom in various places from late May to June.

Hana iris, an improved garden variety of the original species ``Nohana iris'', has an elegant appearance that blooms dignifiedly near water in iris gardens, etc., and its petals are large and showy, so you can enjoy a variety of colors such as white, purple, and pale pink. I can.
It was also designated as the "Flower of Mie Prefecture" in 1969, and is a familiar early summer flower.

Among the famous flower viewing spots in Mie Prefecture, in 2023Best time to see is 6Early month to 6mid monthI expect it to be around the same time.

In this topic, we will introduce popular flower irises spots in Mie Prefecture! Please use this as a reference when going out♪

Click here for the flowering status of iris in 2023 Mie flower calendar



Introducing a selection of popular flower viewing spots in Mie Prefecture!

Introducing selected spots for viewing iris flowers in Mie Prefecture!

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Kameyama Park Iris Garden

Kameyama Park Iris Garden (KameyamaCity)

As of May 31st, 6~7minutes in bloom
Best time to see early June forecast

Kameyama Park was originally the location of the villa of the lord of Kameyama Castle. The approximately 4,000 square meter flower garden is home to approximately 12,000 flower irises of approximately 100 types, all of which bloom beautifully as if competing with each other. The Hanashobu Festival will be held on June 4th (Sunday).

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Horikawa Iris Garden

Horikawa Iris Garden (YokkaichiCity)

As of May 31st, 3 minutes bloom
Best time to see: Early June ~
JuneMid forecast

Approximately 2,000 flower irises of 30 different species are planted in the park. As you look at the flower irises from the wooden deck or walking path, the sound of the murmuring stream flowing through the park will be soothing to your ears. You can see the colors even more vividly on rainy days as well as on sunny days.

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Futami Shobu Roman Forest Flower Shobu (IseCity)

Futami Shobu Roman Forest Flower Shobu (IseCity)

As of June 2nd, beginning to bloom ~ 4 minutes in bloom
Best time to see early June forecast


There is a promenade inside the park, where you can spend a relaxing time while enjoying the colorful purple and white flower irises.
Aquatic plants can be seen in the stream that runs beside it, and you can also see fireflies around late June.

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saikuu 's iris colony

saikuu irises community (MeiwaTown)

As of June 2nd, 50% bloom (Historical Romance Square 70% bloom)
Best time to see early June forecast

The flower iris is the town flower of MeiwaTown and is also known as the ``dondo flower''. What grows here in clusters is the original species ``Nohana irises'', and its beautiful dark purple flowers bloom from late May to early June every year.

We will introduce famous spots where you can see ``flower irises'', which are at their best until mid-June!

Famous flower spots in Mie Prefecture

Mie Prefecture also has other famous flower viewing spots such as KyukaPark in KuwanaCity and Magatama Pond at IseJingu.
In the special feature on viewing spots for flower iris in Mie Prefecture, we introduce details such as blooming period, location, and transportation access.

Images from Mie Tourism Editorial Department

Tourism Mie Editorial Department

A flower iris with gorgeous light purple and deep purple petals. It has been loved by people since ancient times and has a strong Japanese image, such as the motifs of Japanese paintings, and the flowers blooming dignifiedly in the rain are very elegant. The best time to see them is expected to be in early June, and the blooming period is short, so please take this opportunity to enjoy them!

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