[Enjoy Ozu in spring] 5 spots where you can see spring flowers in Ozu!

• Table of Contents
• Introducing photogenic spring flower spots in Ozu
• 1. Ozu Castle [Cherry Blossoms]
• 2. Mt.Tomisu[Azalea]
• 3. Riverbed plaza in front of the field [Nanohana]
• 4. Maruyama Park [Rhododendron]
• 5. Flower Park Ozu [Tulip]

Introducing photogenic spring flower spots in Ozu

In Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, various flowers such as cherry blossoms and azaleas are in full bloom after mid-March, and colorful colors decorate the castle town of Ozu.

Among them, this time we will introduce 5 spots that you would like to visit this spring. It's also a popular photo spot, so be sure to visit when it's in full bloom!

We also recommend ``NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town'' as a base for sightseeing in Ozu. If you are staying overnight, please also refer to the article below.

"NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town" official website

1. Ozu Castle [Cherry Blossoms]

When talking about spring in Ozu, the cherry blossoms at Ozu Castle cannot be overlooked.

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom at the beginning of April every year, adding beautiful color to the black-and-white castle tower, which is a symbol of Ozu.

The ``Tourist Cherry Blossom Festival'' is also held to coincide with the cherry blossom season, so be sure to check it out.

Also, when you come to Ozu Castle, we recommend that you also take a tour inside the castle. The castle tower has been faithfully rebuilt from wood, so you can see the impressive wooden structure.

Ozu Castle official website

Ozu Castle

903 Ozu, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture 7950012

Ozu Castle is said to have its origins in Jizogatake Castle, which was built by Toyofusa Utsunomiya, the governor of Iyo Province, in 1331 at the end of the Kamakura period, and since then it has been the castle for 237 years. After the Battle of Sekigahara, the turbulent times subsided, and a castle town began to form during the era of Todo Takatora and Wakisaka Yasuharu, who were known as master castle builders. Later, Sadayasu Kato became the lord of the castle, and the Kato clan's reign continued until the restoration of land ownership. In the Meiji era, the castle tower was dismantled in 1888 due to its deterioration. The current castle tower was restored in 2004 over a period of about 10 years, starting with conservation efforts and donations from residents. It is the first of its kind in Japan to have four floors and four floors as a wooden castle tower restored after the war, and at 19.15m, it is the tallest in Japan.

2. Mt.Tomisu[Azalea]

About 60,000 azaleas are in full bloom on Mt.Tomisu from late April to mid-May every year, painting the area near the summit pink.

It looks as if Mt.Tomisu is wearing a pink hat, and you can enjoy the azaleas in full bloom from anywhere in the city.

Mt.Tomisu Park at the top has playground equipment, so it's also recommended for families with children.

Additionally, the "Azalea Festival" is held every year during the azalea season. Please check this out as well.

3. Riverbed plaza in front of the field [Nanohana]

Various flowers bloom in each season at the "Hatanomae Riverbed Square" along the Hijigawa River, but in spring, the area is dyed yellow with rape blossoms.

The best time to see these flowers is around March, and many people from outside the city come to see them when they are in full bloom.

There is also a multipurpose plaza, so parents and children can enjoy sports together after viewing the rape blossoms.

Field front riverbed plaza

795-0052 Wakamiya, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture

In the riverbed plaza in front of the field, rapeseed flowers bloom in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn. When the trees are in full bloom, many people from inside and outside Ozu City visit as a seasonal feature.

4. Maruyama Park [Rhododendron]

Maruyama Park in Hijigawa-cho, Ozu City is also known as Rhododendron Valley, and about 3,000 rhododendrons bloom from mid-April to late April.

When the area is in full bloom, not only rhododendrons but also azaleas and wildflowers bloom, and you can see brightly colored flowers.

The Rhododendron Festival is also held during the rhododendron blooming period.

5. Flower Park Ozu [Tulip]

In the spring, Flower Park Ozu is filled with colorful tulips in full bloom.

In addition to spring, at the flower park you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as marigolds and cosmos in autumn.

There is also a parking lot and plaza, so you can feel safe bringing your children along.