Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden: Alpine Plants Blooming One After Another! The Legendary Love Flower, Kuroyuri, is in Full Bloom!
At Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, the alpine plant "Kuroyuri" (Fritillaria camtschatcensis), known for its distinctive black-purple flowers, is now at its peak. This romantic flower, featured in Ainu love legends, is expected to be enjoyable until late May. An event themed on the 72 micro-seasons and flowers is also underway in the garden.
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At the Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, operated by Rokko-san Tourism Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nada-ku, Kobe; President: Akitaka Seno), the "Kuroyuri" (Fritillaria camtschatcensis) is now in full bloom. The "Kuroyuri," characterized by its black-purple flowers, is known as a romantic flower, appearing in Ainu legends of love. On the other hand, it is also sometimes called the "curse flower" due to the sad history of Sassa Narimasa and numerous sorrowful legends in the Tohoku region. Its dignified and lustrous blooming figure, like a black bird, is popular among visitors. ◆Kuroyuri (Liliaceae) It is a perennial plant that grows in alpine meadows. It reaches a height of about 15 cm, with 3 or 4 oval-shaped leaves arranged in several whorls, and bears one or two downward-facing, black-purple flowers about 3 cm in diameter at its tip. It emits an ammonia-like odor to attract flies for pollination. The Kuroyuri blooming in our garden are scattered throughout the park and are expected to be enjoyable until around late May. ■ Event Information "Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden x Koyomi Seikatsu ・ Hanabiyori" An exhibition of the 72 micro-seasons calendar and flower colors, as well as a flower-collecting stamp rally, will be held. Enjoy a time to appreciate and cherish the four seasons along with the flowers of the Alps, the Himalayas, and Japan's alpine regions. [Dates] Now open ~ Sunday, July 12 [Hours] 10:00 - 17:00 (Ticket sales end at 16:30) [Participation Fee] Free (Separate admission fee required) ◆ Business Overview [Opening Period] Now open ~ Sunday, November 29 *Closed on certain days. Please check the website for confirmation. [Opening Hours] 10:00 - 17:00 (Ticket sales end at 16:30) [Admission Fee] Adult (Junior high school students and older) 900 yen / Child (4 years old to elementary school students) 450 yen [Parking Fee] 1,000 yen *Business hours and event details may change or be canceled due to inclement weather. Rokkosan Portal Site https://www.rokkosan.com/ Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/05/562104bec4fd9ffff0c8c1b5aa0731c0e57a5dfd.pdf Issued by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, 1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka