[Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy seasonal flowers at “Jenohana, the village of flowers and history”

Janohana, a village of flowers and history in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a garden where you can admire flowers in full bloom throughout the year.Inside the park,"Jenohana Goten" is registered as a national registered tangible cultural property.You can spend a relaxing time by touring the pond or enjoying a boat ride on the pond.

This time, I would like to introduce my visit during Golden Week, when the wisteria flowers were in full bloom.
Various flowers are planted on the vast grounds, and it is a recommended garden from summer to autumn, so please take a look.

Origin of the snake's nose

It is called ``Yanohana'' because Minamoto no Yoshiie fought in this area during the Great War of Nine Years, which occurred in the late Heian period, and the arrows he fired at the enemies on all sides looked like flowers. became.
Later, when it was divided into Tamai Village (currently Otama Village) and Hongu Town (currently Hongu City), the place name ``Yanohana'' remained in Tamai, and in Hongu, to distinguish it from that place name, it was named after the large snake that was passed down in Daimyo Kurayama. It is said that it was called ``Hebunohana'' after the legendary ``Snake''. In later generations, the place where the mountain breaks off and falls into the basin was called ``hana,'' so it is said to have become ``Janohana.''
(reference:The village of flowers and history, Ja-no-hana HPThan)

In fact, when I was little, it was affectionately known as ``Jinohana Amusement Park.'' If you know someone, you might be from the same generation!

A village of flowers and history, flowers that can be enjoyed in Ja-no-hana

Speaking of ``Jenohana, the village of flowers and history,'' it is famous for its ``wisteria trellis.''
The large wisteria trellis is approximately 10 meters wide and 80 meters deep. the oldest one Tree age 400-500 yearsIt is said that it is very beautiful. Wisteria seedlings were also sold at the park. The wisteria flowers sparkling in the sunlight are so beautiful that you'll want to admire them even at home.

In addition to wisteria, you can enjoy other flowers in the garden from spring to autumn at ``Jenohana, the village of flowers and history.''

• April Sakura Festival
• May Fuji Festival (large wisteria trellis blooms with purple, pink, and white flowers)
• June Rose and Water Lily Festival (water lilies blooming in the moribachi pond in the park. At their peak, about 10,000 flowers decorate the water surface)
• November Maple Festival (Most of the maple trees are over 100 years old. There are about 500 such maple trees in the park. Lighting up is planned during the peak season of autumn leaves. .)

“Jenohana Palace” is a nationally registered tangible cultural property.

The Ja-no-hana Hyakkaen, which became the basis of the current Ja-no-hana, was built in 1899 (Meiji 32).It began as a farm for Mr. Itoya, a wealthy Motomiya farmer and politician.
``Jenohana Goten'' is a villa that took about 8 years to build as a villa for the wealthy farmer Ito family at the end of the Meiji period.In December 1996, it was registered as a national registered tangible cultural property under the Cultural Properties Protection Act.

The Ito family is a large landowner who owns 1,000 hectares of farmland, and this garden alone covers 33 hectares.
actuallyThe villa of Hisao Ito, who is famous for the NHK morning drama “Ale” and who created the famous song “Iyomante no Yoru”.That's it. When I visited, a panel exhibition about Hisao Ito was being held.

Inside the Ja-no-hana Palace, calligraphy by famous people and screen paintings by famous painters are preserved in all six rooms, and you can freely explore them. Each room inside the palace is lined with numerous paintings and calligraphy.

The sculptures at the entrance are also impressive. It is said to have been created using the techniques of the Hashimoto family, who ran a Buddhist sculpture shop in Nihonmatsu City, with reference to the carvings at Nikko Toshogu Shrine. “Sleeping Cat” sculptureYou can also see it. This is a sculpture that gives you a sense of the high level of technology and luxury.

How to enjoy Ja-no-hana, a village of flowers and history　

In addition to enjoying the flowers while strolling through the park and touring the historic "Jenohana Palace,"Inside the park, you can enjoy feeding the carp in the pond and boating in the water lily pond. (1000 yen for 3 people per boat)
I also rowed a boat with my children. It's quite a good exercise. I was able to refresh myself in nature.

In addition, you can enjoy barbeques in the park as well as ``Janohana Chaya'' which serves light meals! You can bring your own ingredients, and we also have a set menu that you can enjoy without bringing anything, so you can enjoy a casual barbecue experience. (Advance reservation is required.)

A village of flowers and history - Snake's nose summary　

``Jenohana, the village of flowers and history'' is a place where flowers bloom throughout the year, and the admission ticket you purchase can actually be used as a free pass for one year. The name is ``Jake no nose come again passport''!
You can enter the park as many times as you like within the validity period, so it's a good idea to visit as the seasons change.

The park is neither too big nor too small, just the right size to take a walk while looking at the flowers ♪
Feeding the carp is a big hit with the kids!
You can enjoy a relaxing time with your family. Be sure to visit Ja-no-hana, the home of flowers and history, which is loved by many tourists not only from within the prefecture but also from outside the prefecture.

INFORMATION

• Name: Ja-no-hana, the village of flowers and history
• Address: 38 Motomiya Janohana, Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture 969-1158
• Phone number: 0243-34-2036
• Business hours: 4/1-10/25 9:00-17:00 (Reception ends 16:30)
  10/26-11/30 9:00-16:30 (Reception ends 16:00)
• Parking: 300 cars, 10 buses
• Access: 8 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Motomiya IC
• Admission fee: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for children
  (you can enter the park as many times as you like within the validity period of your passport)

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