Mount Katsuragi Azalea Forest

葛城山つつじ園

4.4Est. 120Gose, Kansai

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Overview

Entire mountaintop blanketed in wild pink azaleas each May, reached by ropeway from Gose City.

Each May, the 959-meter summit of Mount Katsuragi erupts in a solid carpet of wild rhododendrons covering the entire mountainside in vivid pink and red, creating one of Japan's most dramatic floral spectacles. A ropeway from Gose City carries visitors to the top, where the blooms contrast with blue sky and green forest. The phenomenon rivals cherry blossom season but draws a fraction of the attention.

Practical info

Japanese name: 葛城山つつじ園
Nearest station: Kashihara-Jingumae Station (25 min bus)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: not required

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