Ueno Toshogu
Including rare varieties such as “Zipangu” and “Akadama no Kagayaki”, more than 500 strains of 110 species such as large stocks from the time of the opening of the garden and rare green buttons color spring.
At Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden, which was opened in 1980 to commemorate the friendship between Japan and China and retains the atmosphere of Edo, 110 species 500 from April 9th (Sat) to May 8th (Sun), 2022. We will hold a spring peony festival with more than stocks.
* As an initiative to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we are taking measures such as regular disinfection of the garden, elimination of cash transfer, and employee health management. We ask all visitors to disinfect their hands and wear masks so that they can enjoy the garden with peace of mind.
More than 500 strains of 110 species, including large stocks from the time of the opening of the garden and “Marimo” that blooms in green
During the period, more than 500 buttons of 110 species from Japan, China, the United States, France, etc. will be in full bloom. You can also enjoy the large stocks that have been in bloom since the opening of the garden, and “Marimo”, which is a rare green flower produced by natural mating of Chinese and Japanese varieties.
Rare variety [Zipangu] you can see this time
The only yellow single-flowered button that blooms upwards. You can enjoy it with a very elegant scent.
[Bronze shine]
It is a very rare variety of buttons with yellow and pinkish orange petals. It is also characterized by the fact that each petal stands out and blooms upward.
■ What is “button”? <br /> The flower of the button is a symbol of “Fuki” and is called “Fukihana” or “King of Hundred Flowers”.
It is said that it was introduced to Japan as a medicinal plant from China during the Nara period, and since the Edo period, cultivation has flourished and many varieties have been produced. Since Sheng Tang (early 8th century) in Chinese literature, it has been actively sung in poetry, and in Japanese literature it has been sung in many haiku as a seasonal word, and it is also popular as a painting, pattern, and family crest.
Enjoy authentic Edo architecture and buttons such as the “Former Kaneiji Five-storied Pagoda” At the same time, you can see the buttons in an Edo atmosphere that you can’t taste anywhere else.
■ There are many other photo spots!
At our garden, which is visited by many customers who enjoy shooting buttons, we offer colorful carp streamers that allow you to enjoy seasonal shooting, as well as group planting and bonsai throughout the garden.
Please enjoy shooting with the button where more than 500 stocks bloom.
■ Flowers that bloom with the buttons <br /> In addition to the buttons, rhododendrons and about 20 varieties of peony bloom at any time, and you can enjoy a gorgeous co-star with the buttons.
[Ueno Toshogu Spring Botan Festival] Outline Name: 43rd Ueno Toshogu Spring Botan Festival Period: April 9th (Sat) -May 8th (Sun), 2022 ~ 17: 00 (Deadline for admission)
Admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 700 yen, groups (20 or more) 600 yen, session admission ticket 2,000 yen, free for elementary school students and younger Sponsor: Ueno Tourism Federation Support: Taito-ku Address: 〒110-0007 Tokyo 9-88 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-3822-3575 (Botanen)
Access: 5 minutes walk from JR Ueno Station Park Exit 5 minutes walk from Keisei Ueno Station Ikenohata Exit 10 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Nezu Station Exit 2
URL: https://uenobotanen.com/
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Article provided by: Kokoshiru Ueno