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Takajo Himesayuri Festival (Mid-May~ )
Last Update:2008/4/1
Takajo of Mori-town is known for its Himesayuri (star lily, princess lily) fields, and there is also an hour long hiking trail which is very popular amongst hikers which is best hiked from mid-May to the beginning of June.
During the festival period, there are also the sales of Himesayuri seedlings, various edible wild plants and fresh vegetable soup.
| When: | Middle of May - beginning of June (See Japanese page for details) | |
| Where: | Takajo ruins, Morimachi, Sanjo | |
| Access: | Vehicle: | 40min drive from the Sanjo-Tsubame Inter-Change, via the Hokuriku Expressway. |
| Bus: | From Higashi-Sanjo station, take the "八木ヶ鼻温泉" (Yagigahana Onsen) bus to the "荒沢郵便局前" (Arasawa Post Office) stop. 10min walk from there. | |
| map to location (in Japanese) | ||
| Cost: | 200yen (to assist with operations and maintenence) | |
| Related link: | Takajo castle ruins (To reach Mt. Hakamakoshi 526m, an additional 1 hour walk from the Takajo ruins) | |
Contact us
| Address | : 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata 955-8686 |
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| Tel | : +81 (0256) 34-5511 (ext.726) |
| Fax | : +81 (0256) 36-5111 |
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Sanjo City Office/955-8686 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata
Tel:+81 256-34-5511 (ext.314) Fax:+81 256-34-7933
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