A brilliant "carpet of flowers"! June is the best time to see marigolds in Nokonoshima! Visitors can enjoy free picking from Saturday 8th!

2019.05.28

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Creating a picturesque view: the "carpet of flowers", the sea, and the sky!

Located in the northern part of the island, "Nokonoshima Island Park" is a natural park where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers all year round. From June to late July, it is the best time to view the orange and yellow marigolds that bloom at the gentle slope overlooking the sea. Just by looking at the brilliant hues that make you think of the sun and the frilly petals that make for a cute flower shape, it's amazing how energy surges within you! Moreover, the splendid contrast in color between the "carpet of flowers" surrounded by the sea and sky sums up in one word: picturesque! From Saturday 8 June to mid-July, visitors can pick marigold flowers for free♪ (*admission fee is required to enter the park) (Editorial Dept.: nika)

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