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Shirasagi Japanese Iris Festival (Mid Jun.-)

Last Update:2008/4/1

Matching the timing of blossoming of the Japanese Iris, this festival usually takes place from mid-June to the beginning of July at the Shirasagi Forest Park. 200,000 Japanese Iris’ cover the landscape, and the remains open until 21:30. The festival includes walks, and a light-up of the flowers at night.

When:	Middle of June - beginning of July (See Japanese page for details)
Where:	Shirasagi Forest Park, 727 Yada, Sakae, Sanjo
Access:	Vehicle:	30min drive from the Sanjo-Tsubame Inter-Change, via the Hokuriku Expressway. 20min drive from the Nakanoshima Inter-Change, via the Hokuriku Expressway.
	Train:	30min walk from Obiori station on the JR Shinetsu-line.
	map to location (in Japanese)
Related link: Shirasagi Forest Park

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