Hanazono Valley
This valley filled with nature is designated as Hanazono-Hananuki Prefectural Natural Park. It is famous not only for its autumn foliage, but also for its rhododendrons in spring and fresh verdure in early summer, and can be enjoyed all year round.
It is especially beautiful in November when the leaves of trees such as the Japanese oak, maple, Japanese beech, and Japanese maple trees change color. The red and yellow leaves falling and floating down the mountain stream is a perfect photo spot to capture the atmosphere of autumn. The road is narrow in places, so be careful when passing through.
Ibaraki Sightseeing Spots: Kitaibaraki, Hanazono Valley, Autumn Foliage
Hanazono Valley Parking Lot Guide Map
Information
Address
Hanazono, Hanakawa-cho, Kitaibaraki-shi, Ibaraki Pref.
Access
Approx. 30 min. by car (taxi) from Kitaibaraki IC on the Joban Expressway or JR Isohara Station
Parking Lot
Nearest parking lot: Hanazono Shrine No. 2 parking lot (about 30 minutes walk to the valley, 2.5 km)
Parking lot in the valley: There is no parking lot. You may park temporarily on the roadside.