It's time to smell the flowers. The cherry blossoms have come and gone, but Kumamoto Prefecture in May is a wonderful place to be. Dance between lilies and irises and see green wheat and rice fields come to life. With Mount Shirahata in the background and several streams flowing in between, this is a place to see nature's theater play its course throughout the seasons of life. If you want to go back in time, the nearby Mifunemachi Dinosaur Museum is a great place for explorers of all ages.
- 1 min read
The Gardens of Mifune
Allure of the May flower

By Bonson Lam
Community writer

Blue and purple flowers of the Delphinium family

Beautiful Daisies

Cosmos is a flower of balance and strength.

Stunning Pink flowers of the Nadashiko family

Stunning purple pink flowers in Mifune

Take a stroll past the farmhouses and delight in these purple flowers

They almost look like forget me not, but are actually Sweet Williams

Beautiful poppies by the cornfields of Mifune in subtropical Kumamoto Prefecture
Join the discussion
Tayub Hussain
10 years ago
So kerei! Just wondering what camera did you take these snaps on?
I used the smartphone (iphone) but usually I also have a Canon SX 710 Power Shot
Kumamoto is definitely one of the most beautiful parts of Japan, besides being relaxed and peaceful. Make the most of the sunshine and the wonderful scenery!
Mandy Bartok
10 years ago
Kumamoto seems particularly beautiful right now! So many flowers in bloom. I love mid-spring.
4 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Garyu Sanso: An Architectural Masterpiece in Harmony with Nature
Ehime - Sponsored -
2
Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura
Wakayama - Sponsored -
3
Tokyo Named World's Top City for Green Spaces
Tokyo -
4
Yamaguchi's Kozan Park
Yamaguchi -
5
5 Destinations for Spring Flowers in Takayama
Gifu -
6
Transit Guide: JBL Pass
Transportation -
7
Create Your Own Adventure in Uchiko, Ehime Prefecture
Ehime -
8
Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
9
Two of Asia's Coolest Neighborhoods Named in Tokyo
Tokyo -
10
6 Must-See Sakura Spots in Nikko
Tochigi
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
3
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival
Tokyo -
4
March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka)
Osaka -
5
Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival
Tokyo -
6
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
7
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
8
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
9
AnimeJapan
Tokyo -
10
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture