Jindai Botanical Garden

The 7,800sqm azalea garden at Jindai Botanical Garden has around 12,000 flowers that reach peak bloom from mid-April through to the beginning of May. You can see around 270 kinds of azalea that cover the entire field in shades of pink, red and white. There’s also a viewing platform from where you can get a 360-degree view of the azalea garden.

Jindai Botanical Garden is one of only ten gardens in Japan that has been given an award of excellence by the World Federation of Rose Societies, and you can see why. It boasts a staggering 5,200 roses of 400 species that bloom in variations of pink, white, red, yellow and orange. You can catch this beautiful sight during the Rose Festival from May 2 to 31 (except Mondays). There’s plenty to do during the event. Grab a rose ice cream at the Terrace Cafe and stop by the outdoor stalls to shop for rose-themed goods. There’s also an exhibit with rose flower arrangements on display, plus a collection of rose bonsai happening daily from May 12 to May 17. The garden opens at 9.30am on weekdays, but you can beat the crowds on weekends by arriving at the earlier opening time of 8am. The garden is closed on May 7, 11, 18 & May 25.