A colony of Hanashoubu (Japanese pepper) grows densely in a vast 1.6 hectare wetland in the middle of rice paddies near the JR Tohoku Main Line.
During the flowering season, purple and red flowers bloom in a dotted pattern in the green.
Although it is a member of the iris family, the variety found here is the wild hanashobu found in the wilds of Japan.
The frequent appearance of deformed flowers makes this an unusual colony.
Designated as a national natural treasure.
Flowering season: Late June to early July
- residence/location
- 5-263 Nishinomiya, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0002
- Inquiries
- Hanamaki City Hall, Cultural Properties Division
TEL. 0198-45-1311
FAX. 0198-45-1321 - Other
- [Summer] Iris and iris late June to early July
