Cherry Blossoms in Houkouen
Cherry blossoms in Houkouen have been selected as one of the One Hundred Best Sites for Cherry Blossoms in Japan. They flourish from early to mid April surrounding Nagahama Castle.
There are 800 ‘someiyoshino’ (a variety of cherry tree) and the night view of cherry blossoms is also very attractive.
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- Urban Planning Section, Nagahama City... Tel : 0749-62-4111
Peonies in Soujiji
Soujiji, known for its large number of important cultural properties including the statue of Kannon (Goddess of Mercy), is covered by peonies from wall to wall from the end of April to mid May. There are 80 different varieties and 1,000 roots of peonies.
| Address | 708, Miyashi-cho, Nagahama-shi |
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| Tel/Fax | Tel : 0749-62-2543 |
| Entrance fee | ￥400 (during peony season additional ￥400) For observation of treasures, reservation is required |
| Group discount | ￥300 for a group with more than 20 |
| Open | 9:00 ~ 16:30 |
| Closed | Not fixed |
Cotton Roses in Shanain (Shanain temple)
Shanain is a temple founded by Kukai (a Buddhist priest) in early Heian era, late 9th century. The delicate beauty of cotton roses, decorating the early autumn season, is attractive. The season for cotton roses is from late July to September.
| Address | 13-45, Miyamae-cho, Nagahama-shi |
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| Tel/Fax | Tel : 0749-62-3298 |
HAGI MATSURI ((Japanese bush clover festival) in JINSHOUJI (Jinshouji temple)
The atmosphere of Ohmi in early autumn can be enjoyed at the Hagi Matsuri in Jinshouji. There are 1,500 roots and 20,000 Hagi bushes which are grown in clumps within the temple. The special exhibition of temple’s treasures, including a national treasure Kingin Tohou Sougemon Sukashibori Keko (flower basket motif in lace worked arabesque carving in gold and silver) is held simultaneously.
Duration of festival: September 7 ~ 25
| Address | 323, Shinjyotera-cho Nagahama-shi |
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| Tel/Fax | Tel : 0749-62-1629 |
| Entrance fee | ￥300 / adult , ￥150 / child under primary school age (entrance fee for the special exhibition mentioned above may change) For entrance to Hagi Matsuri (Sept. 7 ~25), fee of ￥200 required |
| Open | 9:00 - 16:30 for Treasure Hall (reservation required for a group) |
| Closed | Mondays (if a Monday falls on a holiday, subsequent day), New Year Holidays, BON Holidays for temple building |
Autumn Leaves in Kouhouan (Kohouan temple)
Kohouan is the family temple of Enshuu Kobori. Its garden is designated as a prefecutural scenic beauty and is known for the best spot in Kohoku for autumn leaves.
| Address | 135, Uwano-cho, Nagahama-shi |
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| Tel/Fax | Tel : 0749-74-2116 |
| Entrance fee | ￥300 |
| Open | 9:00 ~ 17:00 |
| Closed | November 17 |
Nagahama Bonbai Ten (Japanese apricot tree in Bonsai style exhibition)
Bonbai is the Japanese apricot tree in bonsai style.
This exhibition started from 1952 when late Shichizo Takayama donated his Bonbai to Nagahama City. Early spring comes with this exhibition. A 400 year old tree and a 3 meter tall tree are among the exhibits and this exhibition has been referred as the No. 1 Bonbai exhibition historically and scale wise.
Exhibition duration: January 20 ~ March 10
| Address | 2-5, Minato-cho, Nagahama-shi |
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| Tel/Fax | Tel : 0749-62-4111 (Tourism Promotion Sec., Nagahama City Hall) |
| Entrance fee | ￥500 / adult , ￥200 / secondary & primary school student |
| Open | 9:00 ~ 17:00 (entrance allowed until 16:30) |
| Closed | Not closed during exhibition |
Daitsuji Asebi ten(Daitsuji temple Japanese Andromeda exhibition)
This bonsai festival for asebi is held in the most noted temple in Nagahama, Daitsuji. Asebi flowers are in lovely red, pink and white and bloom in clusters. The exhibition of Asebi in bonsai style is known, nationwide, as very rare.
| Address | 32-9, Motohama-cho, Nagahama-shi |
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| Tel/Fax | Tel: 0749-62-0054 |
| Entrance fee | ￥500 / adult , ￥100 / secondary school students |
| Open | 9:00 ~ 16:00 |
| Closed | Bon holidays and New Year holidays |