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World Camellia Museum, Goishi
世界の椿館・碁石 | World Camellia Museum, Goishi
LocationOfunato
ContentsExperience / Shopping
A botanical garden dedicated to the camellia, the official flower of Ofunato City. It exhibits approximately 600 species of camellias from around the world. While the blooming season lasts from October to late April, a visit between January and March is highly recommended to see the flowers in full bloom. In addition to the exhibits, camellias and other flowering trees are available for purchase. The “Sanriku Ofunato Tsubaki (Camellia) Festival” is held annually during the peak blooming season.
Details
Address
280-1 Ohama, Massaki-cho, Ofunato City, Iwate 022-0001
Access by Public Transit
Approx. 50-minute walk from Goishikaiganguchi Station (JR Ofunato Line BRT)
Admission
Adults/High School Students: 500 yen; Junior High/Elementary School Students: 300 yen; Young Children: Free
(Combined tickets with the Ofunato City Museum are available)
Languages
Japanese
Hours
9:00 – 17:00
Reservation
Not required
Closed Days
Mondays (following day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays
PhoneE
0192-29-4187
