Azuma Park Kiryu’s “Secret Garden”

Tucked away at the base of Mt. Azuma, Azuma Park is a

serene escape from the busy outside

world. As the seasons come and go,

the park takes on different

aspects, offering a multitude of

flowers and trees for visitors’

enjoyment. Well-maintained

hiking paths lead from the

park in the direction

of Mt. Azuma, Suidoyama

and Mt. Narukami.

Philosopher’s Path (tetsugaku no komichi)

This 1 km path through the forest

is dotted with poetry by well-known

Japanese poets. It was constructed

in 1977 to commemorate the 30th

anniversary of the Kiryu Branch of

UNESCO.

Yuryoku-an Teahouse

A charming traditional teahouse sits

on the wes te rn s ide o f t he pa rk ,

over looking the i r is paddy. I t was

constructed in 1978 and serves as a

public facility for tea ceremonies or other

cultural activities. The teahouse can be

reserved up to one month in advance.

The fee is ¥6,130 per day. A separate

fee is charged for the use of the heater.

For further information, please contact

the Kiryu Public Facilities Management

Office between 9 am and 4:30 pm on

weekdays.

GUIDE

June to September and October to JanuaryClasses held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the monthReservations requiredPublic Tea Ceremony: 3rd Sunday of each month

Flower Viewing Calendar

Azuma Park Management Office Phone: 0277-22-8636 Kiryu City Public Facilities Management Association Phone: 0277-44-9317Kiryu City Planning Department, Parks Division Phone: 0277-46-1111 2011.10 KIEA

Jan. Mar.Feb. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

cattleya orchidsdendrobium

orchids

dogtooth violetscherry blossom

s, tulips,

azaleas, wisteria

irises, hydrangeas,

salvia, marigolds

crape myrtle, oleander,

bush clover

higan cherry trees,

autumn leaves

cymbidium

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Tulip Festival:early to mid April

Iris Festival:early to mid June

Western Orchid Exhibition: early February

Main Flowering PlantsTulips: about 12,000 bulbsIrises: about 350 rhizomesCherry trees: about 500Azaleas: about 5,000 bushes

chrysanthemum

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cana lilies

water lilies,

golden-rayed lilies

dogwoods,

rhododendrons

Children’s Tea Ceremony Lessons

to Mt. Azuma

Azaleas

Iris paddy

Lotus pond

Rest spot

Tulips

Tulip bed

to Mt. Azuma

to Mt. Azuma

Path to Suidoyama

Hydrangeas

Philosopher’s Path

Hiking Course

Upper pond

to Parkingto Parking

To Suidoyama Parksouth parking

To Suidoyama Parksouth parking

Kangatei Rest House

Yuryoku-an TeahouseGazebo

Wisteria vines

Gazebo

Management Office

Conservatory

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JR Kiryu Sta.JR

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Nishi Kiryu Sta.Nishi Kiryu Sta.

Seven-Eleven

Don QuijoteDon Quijote

Denny’s

Kiryu Gas Plaza

Kiryu Daiichi H.S.Kiryu Daiichi H.S.

Nishi Elementary SchoolNishi Elementary School

Gas Sta.

Kita Elementary School

Nishinomiya ShrineNishinomiya Shrine

Azuma Park /

Kiryu Technical H.S.Kiryu Technical H.S.

Amusement ParkAmusement Park

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Okawa Museum of Art

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Suehirocho Street /

Suehirocho Street /