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.
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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
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Tayub Hussain
11 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
11 years ago
Kumamoto seems particularly beautiful right now! So many flowers in bloom. I love mid-spring.
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