Azalea holy land: Mt. Tokusenjo in Miyagi Prefecture

Japan's number one azalea holy land is Tokusenjo Mountain in Miyagi Prefecture. May to June is the season when azaleas bloom in Tohoku, Japan. If you want to see the magnificent azaleas, Mt. Tokusenjo in Miyagi Prefecture is definitely worth a visit. Mount Tokusenjo is located in the Nankesennuma area of ​​Miyagi Prefecture, with an altitude of 711 meters. This is a well-known hiking spot and is also known as Japan's No. 1 azalea sanctuary. There are a total of 500,000 azaleas in the mountain, covering an area of ​​about 50 hectares. Every May, the entire Tokusenjo Mountain will be dyed bright red. The hiking trails in the mountain are not much different in height, and it only takes two hours to go back and forth. Along the way, you can enjoy the fiery red azaleas planted on both sides of the trail. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can also see the Pacific Ocean in the distance. It is a very suitable tourist attraction for relaxing flower viewing and hiking. #springplace2024 #rhododendron