Flowers of Nagasaki

By Abbie Philpott

Nagasaki might not have the excitement of Tokyo or the charm of Kyoto, but it is blessed with a variety of awe-inspiring flowers. Whatever the season, use our calendar and location recommendations to enjoy some beautiful flowers every month of the year! 

January: Daffodils, Camellias

February: Ume, Camellias, Tulips, Sakura

March: Ume, Sakura, Rapeseed, Camellias, Tulips, Moss Phlox

April: Wisteria, Tulips, Rapeseed, Moss Phlox, Tulips, Sakura, Azaleas

May: Wisteria, Azalea, Moss Phlox, Poppies, Iris, Roses, Hydrangeas

June: Iris, Lotus, Hydrangea, Water Lily, Roses

July: Lotus, Sunflowers, Hydrangea, Water Lily

August: Lotus, Sunflowers, Water Lily

September: Spider Lily, Cosmos, Water Lily, Sunflowers 

October: Spider Lily, Cosmos, Water Lily, Sunflowers, Roses

November: Cosmos, Roses, 

December: Camellias 

Best places to see certain flowers: 

Moss Phlox (芝桜 Shibazakura), Poppies (ポピー, 芥子 Keshi) and Rapeseed flowers (菜の花 Nanohana) (March to May) Sunflowers (向日葵 Himawari) and Cosmos (コスモス )(August to November) at Shimabara Hibaruyama Flower Park (しまばら火張山花公園)

Plum blossoms (梅の花Ume no hana) at Shimabara Castle (February) 

Azaleas (躑躅Tsutsuji) at Saikai National Park Nagushiyama (西海国立 長串山公園), Sasebo (April and May)

Wisteria (藤Fuji) at Fujiyama Shrine (藤山神社), Sasebo (April and May)

Tulips (チューリップ) and Roses (薔薇 Bara) at Huis Ten Bosch, Sasebo (February to April, May to June and October to November) 

Daffodils/Narcissus (水仙 Suisen) at Nomozaki Daffodil Festival, Nagasaki City (January) 

Hydrangeas (紫陽花 Ajisai) at Kofukuji Temple (興福寺), Nagasaki City (May to June)

Spider Lilies (彼岸花 Higanbana) at Hachimakiyama Observatory (鉢巻山展望所), Omura (September to October) 

Cherry Blossoms (桜 Sakura) and Irises (アイリス, 菖蒲 Ayame) at Omura Park (大村公園), Omura (March and April, May and June) 

Lotus (蓮 Hasu) and Water Lilies (睡蓮/スイレン Suiren) at Karako Lotus Gardens (唐比ハス園), Isahaya (June to October) 

Camellias (椿 Tsubaki) at Hatsuzaki Observatory Park (初崎展望公園), Matsura (December to March)