Experience in KumamotoKumamoto Experience

2026.06.03

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  • Aso area

A flower-viewing trip during the rainy season

Guaranteed to be Instagram-worthy! Here are some stunning flower spots you can find in Kumamoto in June 💠✨
A stroll in early summer, finding solace in the beautiful flowers that bloom even on rainy days ☔️

📍 Sumiyoshi Nature Park (Sumiyoshi-cho, Uto City)
One of the prefecture's top hydrangea spots! The scenery created by approximately 2,000 hydrangea plants is breathtaking. There's also an event in mid-June!
🚗 Approximately 35 minutes by car from the hotel
📍 Matsuhama-ken (Kitanomaru-cho, Yatsushiro City)
A nationally designated scenic spot where the traditional "Higo irises" bloom. 2,000 plants blooming by the water's edge create an elegant and refreshing atmosphere.
🚗 Approximately 1 hours by car from the hotel
📍 Mount Aso, Kusasenri (Akamizu, Aso City)
The best time to see them is until mid-June! The pink Miyama Kirishima azaleas beautifully color the vast mountainside ⛰️💕
🚗 Approximately 1.5 hours by car from the hotel
📍 Kaō Ancient Forest (Kaō-machi, Yamaga City)
The mystical "Oga Lotus" is a must-see 🪷 Its blooming form, having transcended 2,000 years, is truly a sight to behold.
🚗 Approximately 45 minutes by car from the hotel

A journey through rainy Kumamoto, surrounded by dazzling flowers. Why not grab your camera and go? 📸✨

Instagram-worthy! Discover stunning flower spots in Kumamoto this June 💠✨
A soothing early summer stroll among blooms that shine even in the rain ☔️
📍 Sumiyoshi Natural Park (Uto City)
One of the best hydrangea spots! 2,000 blooms create a breathtaking view. Events in mid-June 🎶
🚗 35 min drive from the hotel
📍 Shohinken (Yatsushiro City)
A national scenic beauty featuring traditional “Higo Irises.” 2,000 elegant blooms by the water 🪷
🚗 1 hours drive from the hotel
📍 Mt. Aso & Kusasenri (Aso City)
Best until mid-June! Pink Kyushu Azaleas beautifully dye the vast mountainside ⛰️💕
🚗 1.5 hours drive from the hotel
📍 Kao Kodai-no-Mori (Yamaga City)
Highlighting the mystical “Oga Lotus.” Witness blooms from 2,000-year-old seeds 🪷
🚗 45 min drive from the hotel
Explore the colorful flowers of rainy Kumamoto. Why not bring your camera? 📸✨