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Tawarayama Rhododendron orchard is in full bloom (as of April 14).

  • Last updated:

    Apr 15, 2016

  • About the writer:

    Nagato Tourism Convention Association

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Location

Tawarayama Rhododendron Garden Ohazan, Tawarayama, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4211

User Guide

The shuttle bus "Textbook Nage Bus" will be in operation for a limited time.

Operation Dates April 16 (Sat.), 17 (Sun.), 29 (Fri., holiday), 30 (Sat.) May 1 (Sun.), 3 (Tue., holiday), 4 (Wed., holiday), 5 (Thu., holiday), 7 (Sat.), 8 (Sun.)

Tawarayama Onsen Bus Stop - Tawarayama Rhododendron Garden

Tawarayama Rhododendron Garden Departure: 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30

*Parking is limited and congestion is expected, so please use the shuttle bus to help alleviate traffic congestion. Please use the shuttle bus to help alleviate traffic congestion. For inquiries about the shuttle bus, please contact Tawarayama Onsen Gomei Kaisha 0837-29-0001.

 
Usage Fees

free

 
parking lot

free

Please use the Tawarayama Onsen parking lot when the shuttle bus is in operation. Tawarayama Onsen Parking Lot, near 5163 Tawarayama, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4211

 
Events

April 17 (Sun) Tawarayama Rhododendron Garden 20th Anniversary Party

April 9 (Sat.) - May 8 (Sun.) Sale of local specialty products (*The closing date may be subject to change depending on blooming conditions.) →Coffee corner (tea, coffee, manju, rice balls, miso soup, etc.) Specialty products for sale (tea, jam, sweets, vegetables, sake, plants, etc.)

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