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Azalea of ​​Mt. Murone

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery
#Azalea

    Mt. Murone, designated as a national recreation area and a prefectural natural park, is home to an estimated 200,000 azaleas. Particularly on the mountaintops and along the roadways, communities are formed and you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery.


    [Best time to see] Mid-June to late June

    Location
    Muroneyama, Orikabe, Murone-cho, Ichinoseki 029-1201
    Inquiries
    Contact name: Ichinoseki City Murone Branch Industrial Economics Division

    Phone number: 0191-64-2111
    Website
    https://www.city.ichinoseki.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
    Other
    Highlights
    [Summer] Azalea mid-June to late June
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