Kyushu Azaleas in Bloom
(ミヤマキリシマ開花)
The Kagoshima prefectural flower, vividly coloring the mountains in summer
The Kyushu azalea is a species of azalea which grows high in the mountains.
The plants are shrubs about 1 meter high with 2-3 reddish-purple flowers blooming on the tip of each branch.
The flowers are typically in full bloom from mid- to late May in Takachiho-gawara, late May to early June in Ebino Plateau, and mid- to late June at the summit of Mount Karakuni.
Come and see the Kirishima Mountains dyed in reddish-purple.
Basic Information
Address | 鹿児島県霧島市 |
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Telephone Number | 0995-78-2115(霧島市観光協会) |
Business Days/ Hours | Season Mid May - Late Jun |
Website | Visit Japanese Website |