Suzuka forest garden

#springblossom Definitely check their social media for the flowering status before going. We went during full bloom and it was like someone threw up pink vomit everywhere. The ticket price changes according to the flowering status. We took the designated bus from Yokkaichi train station on (pamphlet on their website, it is not easy to find the bus stand, the station staff who was such an angel, walked with us to show us, you have to cross roads to get there) and it was an 800yen ride. Remember to buy your return ticket too!! Take note of the bus times as we missed the return bus and had to wait for the last bus 3+hours later in the cold. Approached staff for help and they offered to help call the taxi company, the estimated price to the bus station would be 10,000yen... There were small food stalls inside with seating, but your ticket is per entry and you can't reenter to wait (and be warm) unless you buy another ticket. This is great for pictures but this is not a picnic place, you take pics and leave. Staff was friendly, you can only use CASH at the souvenir shop!!!!! It was a worthwhile visit as Japan is not fully open to all countries yet so there was no tourist tour buses. Think 2024 onwards will be waaaaaay more crowded.