[2022] Summary of spots in the Tokai area where you can enjoy the spectacular view of "Higanbana"

"Higanbana" (cluster amaryllis) has long been popular as an autumn flower. It blooms in the season of the equinox, and Higanbana are in full bloom in various places this year as well.

The bright red flowers are so magical. It is said that many of them are planted in the ridges of paddy fields and in cemeteries to protect the fields from animals that damage the fields because the bulbs contain poison. In this article, we will introduce spots in the Tokai area where you can see Higanbana that herald the arrival of autumn.

Spots where you can enjoy Higanbana in Aichi Prefecture

Gongitsune's hometown. Handa City 's "Yakachi River Embankment" (Handa City)

Handa City is also known as the birthplace of Nankichi Niimi, the author of the fairy tale "Gongitsune". In particular, around the Yakachi River, which was the stage of "Gongitsune," in late September, more than 3 million Higanbana, grown by local people, bloom all at once along the bank of the Yakachi River for a total length of about 1.5 km. .

It started in 1990 when local residents participated in planting Higanbana bulbs in connection with the depiction of "Higanbana blooming like a red cloth" in "Gongitsune". Today, in addition to Higanbana, flowers such as rape blossoms, poppies, Matsuba button, and cosmos are in full bloom every season in the surrounding fallow fields, and can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons.

[Yakachi River embankment]
Address: 1-10-1 Yanabe Nishimachi Handa City〒 475-0001
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Cluster of Higanbana. Higanbana of "Aizumamegawa" (Toyota City)

The Aizumame River, which flows through Toyota City, is known as a colony of Higanbana. From Tennobashi in Marune-cho to Otokobashi in Miyagami-cho, about 450 meters long, Higanbana are blooming on both banks.

More than 2 million Higanbana is a masterpiece!

[Aizumamegawa]
Address: 6-chome, Miyakami-cho, Toyota City, 471-0038
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Higanbana seen along the Kiso River "Momotaro Park" (Inuyama City)

Many Higanbana are in full bloom at the lawn square in front of Momotaro Shrine, which opens the riverbed along the scenic Kiso River. There is a promenade nearby, so you can leisurely enjoy the Higanbana while taking a walk.

Please visit together with Momotaro Shrine.

[Momotaro Park]
Address: 〒484-0002 Kurisu Furuyashiki, Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture
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“Tennogawa Park” where you can enjoy in the park (Tsushima City)

At Tennogawa Park in Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture, which is famous for the Wisteria Festival and the Owari Tsushima Tenno Festival, Higanbana dyes the embankments around the park red at the peak of the season. You can also see the rare white Higanbana, so please look for it.

[Tennogawa Park]
Address: Miyagawa-cho, Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture
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Higanbana blooming on the west side of Gassho Zukuri House! Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens" (Nagoya, Japan)

About 7,000 kinds of plants are exhibited in the botanical garden area of Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Higashi-ku, Nagoya, and you can enjoy greenhouse flowers and seasonal flowers. Among them, you can enjoy Higanbana around Okuike on the west side of Gassho-zukuri House!

It's perfect for autumn outings, so be sure to visit.

[Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens]
Address: 3-70 Higashiyama Chikusa ward Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
1,600 parking lots
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http://www.higashiyama.city.nagoya.jp/

“Oegawa Ryokuchi,” rich in nature (Nagoya City)

At Oegawa Ryokuchi in Minami-ku, Nagoya, you can see Higanbana blooming along the walking path. Over 75,000 trees have been planted in the 12-hectare park, creating a landscape rich in nature that makes it hard to believe you are in Nagoya City. There is also a waterway, a pond, and a playground, so it is perfect for families with children!

[Oegawa Ryokuchi]
Address: 1-chome Kamimatsucho, Minami-ku, Nagoya
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https://www.city.nagoya.jp/minami/page/0000012433.html

Higanbana of the Hieda River along the embankment (Takahama City)

The rare yellow and pink Higanbana bloom along the Hieda River, which flows through the center of Takahama City. It is said that the flowers bloom in the order of pink, yellow, and red in the beginning, middle, and end of the month. How about taking an autumn walk along the gently flowing Hieda River?

[Hattanda Park]
Address: 1-chome Mukaiyama-cho, Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture
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Spots where you can enjoy Higanbana in Gifu

"Tsuyagawa embankment'' where 100,000 Higanbana bloom

About 100,000 Higanbana are planted along the 3km stretch of the Tsuyagawa Embankment in Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture. The scenery overlooking the Yoro mountain range is also beautiful and recommended for autumn walks. It is a popular spot not only for locals but also for people from far away to see the Higanbana.

[Tsuyagawa embankment]
Address: 〒503-0405 Komanoshinden, Nanno-cho, Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture
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Spots where you can enjoy Higanbana in Mie Prefecture

Higanbana of Komono town blooming in fields and footpaths

In Komono Town, Mie Prefecture, many Higanbana can be seen in rice fields and footpaths. Planting is carried out with the cooperation of local groups led by farmers and local residents, and you can enjoy the cosmos at the same time.
Komono Town is an area that is perfect for outings from Nagoya, so please visit it together with the Higanbana.

[Komono Town]
Address: 2770 Oaza Komono, Komono Town, Mie County, Mie Prefecture
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