Flowers : Akita Prefecture

Irises (Kitaakita City) If you have never seen 3,000,000 irises blooming simultaneously, the pure waters flowing down from Mt. Moriyoshizan have provided a chance you should not miss. View 200 different varieties of irises here at the largest iris garden in Tohoku. Peak Season: Beg Jun - Mid Jul Access: 1 hr by car from Kakunodate Sta. Information: Ani Branch Office Industry and Tourism Division 0186-82-2111

Roses (Yokote City) More than 3,000 roses bloom in Yokote Park, their various hues and rich scent entertaining visitors from far and wide. Peak Season: Mid Jun - Mid Jul Access: 10 mins by car from Akita Expwy Yokote IC Information: Yokote Division Division of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism 0182-32-2111