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Azalea Season - Ritsurin Park
栗林公園 つつじ
Kagawa · Shikoku
Colorful azalea blooms at Ritsurin Koen, one of Japan's most celebrated traditional landscape gardens in Kagawa prefecture.
- Dates
- April 18 – May 5Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Kagawa · Shikoku
- Nearest station
- Ritsurin-Kōen-Kitaguchi Station · 14 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
- Official site
- my-kagawa.jp/ritsuringarden
Happens every year
What to expect
Ritsurin Koen's azalea season transforms the garden into a vibrant tapestry of pinks and reds, set against meticulously pruned pine trees and serene koi ponds.
Best viewing tips
Visit in the early morning for tranquil reflections of azaleas on the South Pond, and consider bringing a camera to capture the contrast with the garden's historic teahouses.
How to get there
From Takamatsu Station · ~7 min by car
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