Apple blossoms and rape blossoms in Aomori Prefecture
* Apple blossoms along Apple Road
* Rape blossom festival in Yokohama


Apple blossoms along Apple Road
South to Middle Tsugaru
Around the middle of May when cherry blossoms start falling in South Tsugaru, white apple blossoms start coming out and spread over fields and mountains. At the foot of the high mountain in Tsugaru, Mt. Iwaki, and the widespread fields of apple trees, snow-white pretty blossoms shine under the spring sun with greenery for a background. In particular, the road between fields, "Apple Road", is famous for its beautiful view from Owani Town, Minamitsugaru County to Nakatsugaru County and Mt. Iwaki. Visitors will enjoy a hilly area of scenic beauty.

Period Middle of May
Place Apple Road, entire fields and mountains in Tsugaru, etc.
Transportation 5 minutes by car on Tohoku Expressway Owani IC to Apple Road
Inquiry Hirosaki Municipal Tourist Center: 0172-37-5501

Rape blossom festival in Yokohama
Yokohama Town
Here you can see the largest field of rape blossoms in Japan. It is like a dream to see rape blossoms as far as the eye can see. At the festival, there is a marathon race in memory of rape blossoms, a photo session with models, sales of special products and a tasting party.

Period Middle of May
Place There is a specially prepared area in the rape blossoms field in Omameda District in Yokohama Town
Transportation 5 minutes by car from JR Mutsu Yokohama Station, Ominato Line
Inquiry Fishery and Commerce Section, Town of Yokohama: 0175-78-2111


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