Travel Point 1: Nagai Iris Park
This is one of the most famous iris parks in Japan, with about 1 million irises of about 500 species in full bloom. Iris bloom in a variety of colors, including purple, blue, wisteria, and white, and the "Iris Festival" is usually held from mid-June to early July.
Travel Point 2: Higashisawa Rose Park
The rose garden is one of the largest rose gardens in Japan, covering an area of approximately 70,000 square meters, with 20,000 roses of approximately 750 varieties from around the world.
Travel Point 3: Sagae Cherries
Cherry trees such as Sato Nishiki and Beni Shuho are grown here. Sato Nishiki is a variety with high sugar content and a good balance of sweetness and acidity. Benishuho is a variety that originated in Sagae City and is characterized by its rich sweetness.
