Spring

Iga-Ueno Castle, the symbol of Iga-Ueno, is the perfect spot for cherry blossom viewing. There are also cherry blossoms near Haiseiden, where many people take pictures of Haiseiden and cherry blossoms together. At night, the area is illuminated with lanterns to create a lovely nighttime scenery of the cherry blossoms and the castle.

Adress	122-1 Uenomarunouchi,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-22-9731

Different varieties of cherry trees have been planted around the perimeter of the vast lawn, letting you enjoy the cherry blossom viewing season even longer.

Adress	Tsugemachi,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-45-6421

Rows of cherry trees lining the Kizu River create an impeccable scenery. The blossoms are illuminated at night once they come into full bloom. There is even a heart-shaped photo spot, making it a popular destination for nighttime cherry blossom viewing.

Adress	Ichibe,Iga City,Mie
Contact	－

The sight from National Route 163 of Ide Shrine shrouded in pink immediately catches the eye. Rows of cherry trees stretch toward the Shrine from the torii gate. The Spring Grand Festival, a memorial service for the war dead, takes place on March 28, and a ceremonial archery tournament for high schools in Iga will be held.

Adress	2691-1 Nagata,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-21-5272

Peonies have been planted in the area behind a samurai mansion called the Irimajiri Family Residence in a field that was once used for farming. Other types of flowers, such as azaleas and fringed irises, can be viewed alongside the peonies.

Adress	2828 Uenoaioicho,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-26-0313 HP：http://www.bunto.com

Anrakuin Temple, located along the Iga Kaido Road, is famous for its peonies. Hundreds of peonies bloom around the temple grounds every year.

Adress	486 Uenononinmachi,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-41-2930 HP：https://www.instagram.com/hounizan_anrakuin/

Yono Park, designated as a special area of Suzuka National Park, has about 15,000 azaleas growing wild on its grounds, making it the largest azalea garden in the Kansai region.

Adress	Tsugemachi,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-45-6421

Myriad azaleas grow wild in the Aoyama Highlands, and around the middle of May, the highlands are awash with color. Take in spectacular views and admire the azaleas at Aoyama Highlands Triangular Point.

Adress	Kachiji,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-52-5202 HP：http://www.kankoaoyama.net/

About 500 Yoshino cherry trees are planted along the Reizan Forest Road, primarily around Reizanji Temple. These trees tend to bloom later than other cherries in the Iga area. The Cherry Blossom Festival is held in mid-April when they are in full bloom.

Date	April 9
Location	Reizanji Temple vicinity
Access by public transit	An approximately 15-minute drive from JR Tsuge Station
Access by car	Approximately 10 minutes from IGA IC on the Meihan Expressway

As part of the Iga City Canola Flower Project, an event is held at Iga no Kuni Oyamada Hot Spring Resort Sarubino where visitors can see, eat, and enjoy canola flowers. During this fair, visitors to Oyamada Hot Spring Resort Sarubino can enjoy a variety of limited-time-only canola flower-related menu items.

Date	April 9 - April 24
Location	Iga no Kuni Oyamada Hot Spring Resort Sarubino
Access by public transit	From Iga Railway Uenoshi Station, take Mie Kotsu bus bound for Shirutsuke for approximately 44 minutes and get off at Oyamada Onsen
Access by car	15 minutes from Minamizaike IC on the Meihan Expressway

A popular destination for visitors, this place exhibits and sells works by 40 kilns and pottery artists and sells goody bags and products from Kamado-san, Nagatanien’s popular Iga Ware rice cooker. The family’s more than 200-year-old mansion and gardens are also open to the public for exhibitions of works and hospitality through Nodate (open-air tea ceremony). The event is a great success every year, with popular items available at great prices.

Date	May 2 - May 4, 9：00～17：00
Location	Igayaki no Sato Nagatanien
Access by public transit	by public transit: Get off at JR Iga-Ueno Station, 15 minutes by taxi
Access by car	An approximately 15-minute drive from Mibuno IC on the Meihan Expressway toward Ayama & Shigaraki and approximately 20 minutes from Konan IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway toward Ayama & Iga.

Hydrangea Garden: More than 5,000 beautiful hydrangeas are planted in this mountaintop garden. Walk along the forest trails flanked by blooming hydrangeas and immerse yourself in the scenery, where you might even encounter some wild deer.

Adress	2356 Kiryu,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-54-1326 HP：https://www.menard.co.jp/resort/

About 1,000 hydrangeas are planted along a 1-kilometer stretch of road heading south from Midoro Bridge. Members of the Minocchi Preservation Society, a volunteer group made up of local residents, have stewarded the area, and now large, colorful flowers bloom there.

Adress	Midoro,Iga City,Mie
Contact	－

Famous for its rows of cherry trees along the Kizu River, Iwakura Gorge is a place where you can see numerous hydrangeas alongside the river, making it a popular spot for a relaxing stroll. (Beware of vehicles, as this is alongside a road)

Adress	6358-1 Nishitakakura,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-24-0146 HP：http://www.bunto.com