[A colony of Himeshiga]

📍Takebito no Mori, Tokushima Prefecture A flower garden above the clouds, this 1,000m-high rhododendron spot in Shikoku is also home to a colony of Himeshiga. The Takebito no Mori promenade is crammed with Himeshiga, a species designated as endangered by the Ministry of the Environment. This mountain botanical garden was developed by the owner, who has devoted his life to preserving rare plants for future generations. The large colony of Himeshiga, designated as a near-threatened species by the Ministry of the Environment, is extremely popular. At this time of year, the more than 1,500 Himeshiga plants that the owner has worked so hard to increase, bloom all at once. Many people visit from all over Japan, including Shikoku and the Kansai region. #0yentripJanuary2025