[Hokkaido] Otokoyama Nature Park: A colony of dogtooth violets known only to those in the know

"Otokoyama Sake Brewery" is a long-established brewery that Hokkaido is proud of, making light, dry sake using the famous waters of the Daisetsu Mountains. "Otokoyama Nature Park", a private park operated by the Otokoyama Sake Brewery headquarters in Higashiyama, Asahikawa City, is known to those in the know as one of the largest dogtooth violets in Japan. You can see a carpet of cute pink and purple dogtooth violets. The best time to see them is from mid-April to early May. It is usually closed to the public, but it is opened to the public once a year to coincide with the best viewing time. Address: 1431 Higashiyama, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido Period: Late April to early May Opening hours: 9:00 to 16:30 Free admission Free parking Access: Approximately 30 minutes by taxi from JR Asahikawa Station, approximately 40 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport, or take the Dohoku Bus from JR Asahikawa Station Get off at "Otokoyama Park", it takes about 40 minutes The circumference of the park is about 800m In addition to dogtooth violets, you can see a cute collaboration of wild flowers such as light blue Corydalis ambiguis, Adonis ramosa, Skunk Cabbage, Skunk Cabbage, Trillium japonica, and Anemone japonica Of course, during the event, Otokoyama Brewery will also be selling limited edition sake that can only be bought here! #Seasonal places in Japan #Hokkaido #Famous flower spots #Breathtaking views