#camellia

Camellia in Ofunato City

Camellia, the flower of Ofunato City. It is known as the northern limit for harvesting ``Yabutsubaki'' along the Pacific coast, and grows wild throughout the city.

Tsubakikan and Go stones around the world

Ofunato is known as the "village of camellias" due to its warm climate, and the native camellias are blooming with red flowers everywhere. The camellia has been designated as the flower of Ofunato City and has become a symbol of the city. The World Camellia Museum/Goishi exhibits 700 camellias of approximately 600 varieties from 13 countries around the world. In addition to displaying seasonal flowers produced in the area, camellia seedlings, camellia goods, camellia oil, and potted plants are also on sale.