Although Utsukushii-no-mori (it means 'beautiful forest') is famous for azaleas in spring, it is worth visiting at other times of the year. In summer a fairly easy climb up the hill will take you past lush green grass where lilies and many other flowers grow wild. There is a picture frame photo spot with mountains in the background, and a store selling souvenirs, noodles, and ice cream.
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Wildflowers and Mountain Views
Surround yourself with nature at Utsukushi-no-mori-yama
By Cathy Cawood
Community writer
Sign posts
Wild flowers beside the trail
There are many wooden steps
The 'beautiful forest' of Kiyosato
A glimpse of blue mountains
Ice-cream, noodles and souvenirs are sold here
A wooden side path
Colorful striped beetle on a flower
Dappled light and shade under the trees
Following the path
Lichen spotted trunks
Red dragonfly
A butterfly
Layers of blue mountains
Tree growing in the middle of the path
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