There's a foot bath right at the entrance, so you can soak your feet and enjoy the snowy scenery in winter.
Jozankei Gensen Park | Review by Norman Gale
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Shimabara Hibariyama Flower Park
A flower park created through collaboration between Shimabara City and private partners on erosion control land designated after the eruption disaster of Mt. Unzen Fugendake. Opened in 2012, it welcomes visitors with colorful flower fields spreading out against the backdrop of Mt. Heisei-Shinzan. In spring, cherry blossoms, weeping cherry blossoms, and Approx. 10 million rapeseed blossoms begin to bloom around late March. Azaleas appear in mid-April, and mixed flowers color the vast grounds from around early May to around late May.
There are different flower fields to enjoy in every season. The tulips and cherry blossoms in spring are absolutely dreamy, and the whole park looks so magical in photos. The air is fresh, the scenery is wide open, and it’s such a great place for a relaxing walk or a date.
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Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome
Drive along National Route 325 from Yamaga City towards Minami Aso and the road will open up to three distinctive melon-shaped roofs. This roadside station, known as Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome, handles a multitude of local specialties from Shichijo Town and attracts over a million visitors each year.
The whole rest stop is shaped like a melon—it's so cute, you just have to stop and take a photo! The melon desserts and ice cream inside are delicious—sweet and fragrant, totally comforting. You can also buy local produce, so it really has that local flavor. If you're driving by, definitely stop in for some melon treats and souvenirs!
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Ryujin Suspension Bridge
The Ryujinkyo Gorge is located in Okukuji Prefectural Nature Park, in Ibaraki prefecture. The “Ryujin Suspension Bridge” is laid atop the Ryujin dam that flows through the Ryujin River within the gorge. This bridge is 375m long, and is one of Japan’s longest pedestrian only suspension bridges.
If it's not autumn foliage season, there's really not much to see.