The colony of skunk cabbage is a natural masterpiece created by the underground waters of Aiban.The skunk cabbage is a perennial plant of the Araceae family. Its large purple-brown spathe resembles the halo of a Buddha statue, and the yellow flower inside represents a monk, and its name is said to come from its resemblance to a monk sitting in meditation.They bloom every year from mid-February to March, heralding the arrival of spring in the Kosai region. A place where they grow in such large numbers is extremely rare even within the prefecture, and on August 2, 3, the area was designated as a Shiga Prefecture green space conservation area.
<Please cooperate with nature conservation>
This colony of zazen grass in Hirokawa is designated as a prefectural green environmental conservation area, so it is prohibited to enter anywhere but the paths, and it is also forbidden to collect bamboo, zazen grass, or even vines. Please observe proper etiquette when visiting so that you can enjoy this rare zazen grass for as long as possible.
Please note that the area is a residential area, so please be considerate when visiting.
If you are coming by car, please use the free parking lot and refrain from parking on the street or private property without permission.
- Address
- Hirokawa, Imazucho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
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- Contact Us
- (Public corporation) Lake Biwa Takashima Tourism Association
TEL：0740-33-7101
- Access
- From JR Omi-imazu Station, take the bus (Wakae Line) for about 7 minutes, get off at "Zazenkusa-mae", then walk for about 5 minutes
- Remarks
- Free parking available
Surrounding spot information
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Confectionery Shop Shogetsu Confectionery
Main store: 1975 Imazu, Imazu-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga Prefecture Ripple store: 1688 Imazu, Imazu-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga Prefecture Heiwado Imazu store 1F
We started a Japanese sweets manufacturing and sales business in 41, and have been changing ever since.
- Eat and Shop
- Shopping and Eating
- Imazu area
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Hakodate Soba Shigino
2731 Hioki-mae, Imazu-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
This winter-only product uses fragrant buckwheat grown at the foot of Mt. Hakodate...
- Eat and Shop
- Eat
- Imazu area
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Omi-imazu Seiyu Main Store
2-1-20 Sumiyoshi, Imazu-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
Located in Omiimazu on the west side of Lake Biwa, this restaurant specializes in eel and river fish dishes.
- Eat and Shop
- Eat
- Shopping and Eating
- Imazu area
Road Station
