[March 21, 2024] “Mitsumata” will be in full bloom in Misugi Forest in Mie Prefecture soon ♪ We also have information on limited-time goshuin stamps made from 100% Mitsumata washi paper!
掲載日：2024.03.21
In Misugi Town, TsuCity, Mie Prefecture, the forest fairy "Mitsumata Flower", which heralds the arrival of spring, has begun to bloom and will soon be at its peak.
The fantastic golden carpet “Mitsumata Flowers” that spreads out in the forest is truly a spectacular sight♪
The area in which they grow in clusters is vast, approximately 1.5 ha (15,000 m2), and yellow flowers bloom at the tips of the branches from mid-March to mid-April, and the entire mountain is covered with Mitsumata flowers.
In addition, at the nearby Kitabatake-JinjaShrine, you can get special goshuin stamps made from 100% Mitsumata handmade Japanese paper "Misugi Washi" for a limited time, in time for the blooming season of Mitsumata.
In this topic, we will introduce in detail how to access the Mitsumata colony in Misugi-cho TsuCity, and the best time to see it.
*The photos of Mitsumata in this article were taken before 2022.
Mitsumata colony The Mitsumata that covers the foot of the plantation is a sight to behold!
[Mitsumata colony in Misugi-cho TsuCity]
◆What is Mitsumata?
Mitsumata is a deciduous shrub whose bark is known as a raw material for Japanese paper. The tip of the branch is divided into three parts, and yellow flowers bloom at the end.
◆Address In the mountain forest of Ishinagahara TsuCity, Mie Prefecture
◆Usually the best time to see them: Mid-March to mid-April
*As of March 21, 2024, approximately 10-20% of flowers have bloomed.
For reference: Click here for the flowering status of Mitsumata in 2024 Mie flower calendar
◆Parking lot Iseji Community Center parking lot
◆It takes about 20 minutes on foot from the temporary parking lot to reach the Mitsumata colony. (Go up the slope for about 1km.)
A golden carpet that colors the mountain surface! Let's go to Misugi-cho, TsuCity to see the Mitsumata flowers that herald spring.
The Mie Travel Ambassador's interview report on Mitsumata in TsuCity, Tsu City introduces detailed access information for viewing points along with photos of adorable Mitsumata. 👇👇👇
Special Goshuin stamp made from 100% Mitsumata Japanese paper "Misugi Washi" available at Kitabatake-JinjaShrine
At Kitabatake-JinjaShrine in TsuCity, you can receive a special Goshuin stamp made from 100% Mitsumata Japanese paper called Misugi Washi, which coincides with the blooming season of Mitsumata.
Mitsumata is also known as a raw material for Japanese paper, and the local ``Mitsumata Community Development Council'' creates valuable handmade Mitsumata Washi (Misugi Washi). The goshuin stamps made using this Japanese paper are designed with Mitsumata flowers and the characters ``Kousa'', which is another name for Mitsumata.
Because they are handmade washi paper, each Goshuin stamp has its own unique personality, such as the finish on the surface and edges.
▶ Kitabatake-JinjaShrine
Distribution location: Kitabatake-JinjaShrine Office (1148 Kamitaki, Misugi-cho TsuCity)
Distribution period: Saturday, March 16, 2020 - Ends as soon as Japanese paper runs out
Reception hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
First fruits fee: 800 yen
*Only for writing, no postal service available
*Since each sheet is handmade, mass production is not possible and quantities are limited.
access
[Private car] Approximately 60 minutes by car from Ise Expressway "Hisai IC" via National Route 165/Prefectural Route 15 Hisai Misugi Line
[Public transportation] From JR Meimatsu Line "Ise-Takehara Station", take a municipal bus bound for "niu" for about 40 minutes and get off at "Kitabatake-JinjaShrine mae"