Mitsuba Azalea of Nagai-zaka Slope(Nagaizaka-no Mitsuba-tsutsuji)

長井坂のミツバツツジ

Mitsuba Azalea tunnel lends color to the Kumano Kodo

Nagai-zaka Slope is a mountain pass surrounded by a natural grove of trees such as Quercus phillyraeoides (Fagaceae). In some parts of the pass, Mitsuba Azalea (Ericaceae) blooms to form a tunnel. The full-blown pink flowers stand out against the clear blue sky.

Information

Area
Mirozu, Susami Town
Season / Time zone
Spring(Late April - early May) / Daytime
Weather conditions
Sunny Cloudy
Frequency of appearance
According to seasons

Access

60 min.on foot from JR Mirozu Sta., 130 min.on foot from JR Susami Sta.

Recommended spot

JR Susami Station > JR Mirozu Station (Nagai-zaka Slope)