[Gunma Prefecture ]4 flower garden spots in summer and nearby sightseeing recommendations
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2023-07-25
Just imagine ...... a landscape full of colorful flowers in full bloom.
When we think of flowering season, we tend to think of spring, but there are some species that bloom beautifully in summer as well.
In this article, we have compiled a list of flower gardens in Gunma Prefecture that are best viewed in summer.
It also mentions nearby sightseeing.
Why don't you forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and take a trip to famous flower spots?
When we think of flowering season, we tend to think of spring, but there are some species that bloom beautifully in summer as well.
In this article, we have compiled a list of flower gardens in Gunma Prefecture that are best viewed in summer.
It also mentions nearby sightseeing.
Why don't you forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and take a trip to famous flower spots?
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Sunflower field in Lake Niu Niu Stubborn Father's Sunflower Field (Niu-ko no Himawari-batake)
This is a large sunflower field located in an area called Niujiku in Tomioka City.
"About 110,000 sunflowers bloom on a small hill named Niu no Oka ".
The sight of yellow flowers as far as the eye can see, harmonized with the natural beauty of Mt. Myogi and Lake Tansei, is enough to make you say "wow ".
On a fine day, the blue sky is also a nice accent.
There is a small observation deck on the grounds, so it is recommended to climb up to admire the sunflower fields from above.
If you have a little time, be sure to see the sunflower fields at dusk.
When the sun sets over Mt. Myogi, the orange sunset illuminates the sunflowers, making them very beautiful.
This spectacle can also be enjoyed only on fine days, so be sure to check the weather forecast before you go.
By the way, the road from the parking lot to the field is not paved.
There are no paved paths in the fields either, so please head there with shoes that are comfortable to walk on and can get dirty (sandals are not recommended).Sunflower field at its best
The season is usually from late July to early August.
Please check with the Tomioka City Tourism website for details, as it may be delayed depending on the weather.
"Spot Information "
Spot Name：Sunflower Field in Lake Tansei Stubborn Father's Sunflower Field
Address: Near 459-2 Shimotanu, Tomioka, Gunma 370-2462
Phone number: 0274-62-6001 (Tomioka City Tourist Association)
Access: Near Lake Niu
Business hours: not determined
Closed: No holidays
Budget: Free admission
Parking fee 300 yen per car
Observation Deck Utilization Materials お気持ち
Facilities：Parking lot available (west side of sunflower field, if full, Lake Niu parking lot is available)
URL：https://www.tomioka-silk.jp/spot/sightseeing/detail/Himawari.htmlhttps://www.tomioka-silk.jp/spot/sightseeing/detail/Himawari.html
Neighborhood Recommendations
About 7 kilometers from the sunflower fields of Lake Tansei, about 15 minutes by car, is the World Heritage Site "Tomioka Silk Mill ".
Why not visit this spot to learn about the history of the silk industry, which has supported the economy of not only Gunma Prefecture but also of Japan?
From Tomioka Silk Mill to the nearest "Jyoshu-Tomioka Station ", there are many stores and restaurants where you can eat and walk around.
"Spot Information "
Spot Name：Tomioka Silk Mill, a World Heritage Site
Address: 1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka-shi, Gunma 370-2316
Access: 5-6 minutes by car from Tomioka IC
Phone number: 0274-64-0005
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Calculation: Adults \1,000
High school and college students \250
Elementary and junior high school students \150
Guided tours \200 Junior high school students and younger \100
All rates as of May 2023.
URL：https://www.tomioka-silk.jp/tomioka-silk-mill/
Tanbara Lavender Park
Lavender fields are located 1,300 meters above sea level in Numata City.
It is one of the largest in the Kanto region, with a whopping 50,000 plants.
The sight of blue-and-murasaki-colored flowers blooming all over the area is truly a sight to behold.
It is guaranteed to be a sight to behold, even if you are not a flower lover.
There is also a large viewing platform in the field that offers a panoramic view of the lavender, so why not climb it?
In addition to lavender, many other plants are grown in the park.
Enjoy the greenery by viewing beautiful summer flowers such as about 30 varieties of herbs, sunflowers, and hydrangeas with impressive white petals, and take a rest in the shade of a beech tree.
I recommend taking the "summer mountain lift ", which takes about 10 minutes each way, and enjoy the low altitude.
The lifts are usually set high for skiers, but during the lavender season they are operated lower, so you will feel less scared.
There is also a trampoline, bouldering, and other equipment for physical exercise, making it a great place for families to play together.
This spot offers a wide range of facilities, including a dog run with separate areas for small and large dogs.
The accessibility of the area, which is only about two hours from Tokyo, is another point to check.
Lavender at its best
It is usually at its best from early July to August.
Around mid-July, lavender picking is also offered, so those who want to enjoy the flowers at home should check it out.Let's eat at Lavender Park
What I recommend here is the soft-serve ice cream.
Among them, "Lavender Soft "is the most popular.
The beautiful purple color is as cool to the eye as a field of flowers.
When you take a bite, a gentle floral aroma spreads in your mouth.
Lavender soba and lavender ramen noodles are also quite photogenic.
It will be a good souvenir story.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Tanbara Lavender Park
Address: Tamahara Kogen, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture, 378-0071
Phone number: 0278-23-9311
Access: 19 km by car from Numata IC
Business hours: 8:30~17:00
Closed: Out of season
In 2023, the park will be open from July 1~August 27, and closed on other dates.
Calculation: admission material Secondary school students and above \1,200
Primary School Student \500
Pet: 500 yen (with Park original etiquette bag)
No information
Facilities: free parking, playground equipment, restaurant, some credit cards accepted, diaper changing and nursing space available
URL：https://www.tambara.co.jp/lavenderpark/
Neighborhood Recommendations
After admiring the flower fields at Tanbara Lavender Park, how about spending a relaxing time at a roadside station?
Located 19 kilometers away, a 35-minute drive, "Kawaba Rural Plaza "is a fairly large roadside station in the prefecture.
Fresh local produce sold at the direct sales corner, rice balls made from Kawaba rice, baked bread, konjac sweets, fresh pasta, pizza, and many other delicious items.
In particular, the Meat Kobo's offering of "bandits yaki "is one of the most popular items on the menu and is ordered by many of the visitors.
Enjoy ham and sausages that seem to be concentrated with the flavor of meat.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Kawaba Rural Plaza
Address：〒378-0111 385 Oaza Ogimuro, Kawaba-mura, Tone-gun, Gunma
Phone number: 0278-52-3711
Access: 10 minutes by car from Numata IC toward Kawaba Village
Business hours: 9:00~18:00
Closed: Depends on the facility
Calculation: ¥1,000~
Facilities：Parking lot available (free of charge)
URL：https://www.denenplaza.co.jp/
Iris Hill
Located on a small hillside in Annaka City, this is a spot where, as the name suggests, the German iris flower blooms.
The number of iris planted on the vast 3-hectare site is truly enormous: 100,000 plants of 1,000 varieties.
When these bloom all at once in season, they are as beautiful as in a fantasy world.
In addition to iris, other flowers such as hemerocallis (200,000 plants of 1,500 species), dahlias (4,000 plants of 500 species), and lupines (20,000 plants) are cultivated here, which bloom in a relay-like fashion from summer to late fall.
Although the iris season comes to an end early in the summer, from May to early June, it is nice to be able to enjoy a variety of flowers even after that time.
The best time to see the flowers on Iris Hill
The iris, from which it takes its name, is at its best from early May to early June.
Lupinus is late May to mid-June.
Hemerocallis can be seen from June to mid-July.
Dahlias can be enjoyed from September to early November.
In addition to these, visitors can enjoy more than 500 varieties of flowers each season.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Iris Hill
Address:〒379-0107 3859-1, Nakagoto-bari, Anaka-shi, Gunma
Phone number: 027-385-5822
Access: 10~15 minutes by car from Matsuida Myogi 1C
Business hours: 9:00~17:00
Closed: Open throughout the season
Budget: Admission: Adults over high school ¥600
No material for secondary school students
Facilities: parking available, temporary toilets available
URL：https://www.iris-no-oka.jp/
Neighborhood Recommendations
About 3 kilometers from Iris Hill is "Isobe Hot Springs ".
Isobe Onsen is nationally famous and is the birthplace of the onsen mark.
Although it may seem cozy for a hot spring resort, the quality of the water is well-received for its "warming water.
If you want to stop by on your way back from Iris Hill, you may want to visit the day-trip bathing facility "Blessing Hot Spring ".
With a large public bath, open-air bath, and even a sauna, you can enjoy the feeling of being in a hot spring.
You need to make a reservation in advance by phone (027-385-1126), but you can also work up a good sweat in a sand bath mixed with salt "or a sand salt bath ".
The museum also offers meals such as set menus and noodles.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Blessing hot spring
Address:〒379-0127 3-3-41, Isobe, Anaka-shi, Gunma
Phone number: 027-385-1126
Access: 15 minutes by car from Matsuida Myogi IC
Business hours: 10:00~21:00
Closed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (closed the following day if the day falls on a national holiday), December 30, 31, and January 1
Sand salt baths are closed every Tuesday.
Budget: Admission 3 hours, Adults over junior high school age ¥520
Child ¥310
Sand salt bath ¥2,540 (advance reservation required at 027-385-1126)
Facilities: body soap and shampoo available, parking available
URL：https://www.megumi-spa.com/
Tatebayashi City Tsutsujigaoka Park
Tatebayashi City is known for the old tale of the tanuki baking in a tea kettle "Bunbuku Chagama ".
Tsutsujigaoka Park is a large park located in the city of Tatebayashi.
As you can see from the name, this place is famous for azaleas.
Although azaleas themselves come to an end around May, this is actually a famous place for "hana-hasu" (lotus blossoms).
The cultivation of lotus (lotus root) has been tried for several decades and has been widely established.
The origin of the flower is said to be the white and pink flowers that bloom in summer.
The appearance of large, large flowers on the surface of the lake is truly a flower garden on the water.
From mid-July to early August, when it is at its best, "Summer Jonuma Lotus Festival "will be held.
The sightseeing boat ride through the lotus blossoms is a pleasure that can only be enjoyed during this season.
The beautiful scenery up close is a sight to behold.
The park also has a trendy eatery called "Sugar Hill Cafe ".
Try the hearty burgers and other tasty items.
The best time to see lotus flowers
It will be at its best from mid to late July.
The Hana-Hasu Festival is held until mid-August, but there is a possibility that it may be a little later when the flowers actually bloom.
"If you want to see as many flowers as possible ", we recommend that you visit early.
"Spot Information "
Spot name: Tatebayashi City Tsutsujigaoka Park
Address: 3278 Hanayama-cho, Tatebayashi, Gunma 374-0005
Phone number: 0276-74-5233
Access: 3.7 km by car from Tatebayashi IC
Hours of operation: 7:00-18:00
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Admission for sightseeing boat: ¥900 for adults over junior high school students
Elementary school students and under ¥300
Facilities: parking available, cafe on premises
URL：https://www.city.tatebayashi.gunma.jp/tsutsuji/index.html
Recommended Sightseeing Spots in the Neighborhood
As mentioned at the beginning of this section, Tatebayashi City has an old tale of Bunbuku Chagama.
The temple where it was set is "Morinji (森林寺) ".
It is only 3 kilometers from Tsutsujigaoka Park, or a 10-minute drive, so why not pay it a visit?
The green grounds are filled with statues of tanuki (Japanese raccoon dogs).
Don't miss "Tanutanu Tanutanu ", which is said to be an unofficial character of Shorinji Temple.
"Spot Information "
Spot Name: Shorinji Temple of the Soto sect
Address: 1570 Horiko-cho, Tatebayashi, Gunma 374-0033
Phone number: 0276-72-1514
Access: Approx. 3.5 km from Tatebayashi IC
Hours: 9:00-16:00
Closed: Treasure viewing 9:00-16:00
Budget: Free for precinct viewing
Treasures 観 Adult ￥300
Child ￥150
Facilities：Parking lot available
URL：https://morinji.com/
summary
This section summarizes the flower fields in Gunma Prefecture that can be seen in summer and sightseeing in the surrounding area.
All the spots are beautiful and very photogenic.
When taking pictures, please follow the etiquette of the site and watch your step to avoid damaging the flowers.
There is quite a bit of walking, so don't forget to drink plenty of water.
Let's go out to see various flowers that color the summer.
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