Mount Tokusenjō

What it is

• A mountain standing 711 meters tall in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture.
• One of Japan's premier spots for wild azaleas covering fifty hectares.
• A natural site featuring two primary species called Yamatsutsuji and Renge-tsutsuji.

What to see

• Approximately 500,000 azalea bushes blooming in vibrant colors across the mountain.
• The first observatory located a 15-minute walk from the northern trailhead.
• A dedicated path called Tsutsuji Kaido that leads hikers to the mountain summit.
• Panoramic views from the peak after a 40-minute hike from either side.
• The ridge course and work road course available on the southern Motoyoshi side.

When to go

• Visit from mid-May to early June to see the azaleas in full bloom.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.