The Iris Garden, with 100,000 irises of 150 varieties in full bloom, is a perfect match for Isasumi Shrine.
The flowers come in a wide variety of colors, including white, purple, blue, red, and yellow, and the garden boasts many famous flowers, such as Yang Kihi, Yomeimon, Chigoke-shou, and Aichi-no-hiki.

June 15 – July 5 Ayame Festival

Hakutozan Park belongs to the Okawa Hatori Prefectural Natural Park and offers a panoramic view of the Aizu Plain.

Best time to see: From mid-May

Soba flowers are usually white, but in Higashiomata, red “red soba” can be seen, which is rare in Japan.
The berries are eaten just like regular soba.

Best time to see them: Late July

Autumn leaves at Ice ball pass, which leads from Aizu Misato Town to Ouchi-juku in only 30 minutes by car, is also beautiful in autumn, when you can enjoy the autumn foliage looking down from the pass.
Misato Town can be seen beyond the mountains in the autumn leaves.

Best time to visit: Late October to early November

Along Route 401 leading to Hakase Pass, there is a peaceful rural landscape, dotted with traditional villages.
Because the road is close to the mountains, the autumn leaves seem to loom over the area, creating a powerful atmosphere.

Best time to visit: Late October to early November