Yunomaru Plateau Decorated by 600,000 State-Protected Azaleas and Grazing Landscapes: Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa Launches 'Renge-Tsutsuji Guided Walk' Starting June 8
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- Yunomaru Plateau Decorated by 600,000 State-Protected Azaleas and Grazing Landscapes: Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa Launches 'Renge-Tsutsuji Guided Walk' Starting June 8
- Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa announced the launch of its 'Renge-Tsutsuji Yunomaru Plateau Guided Walk' program, starting June 8, 2026, coinciding with the peak blooming season of approximately 600,000 azalea plants. The weekday-exclusive program invites guests to explore the plateau with an expert nature guide.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 23, 2026
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Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa announced the launch of its 'Renge-Tsutsuji Yunomaru Plateau Guided Walk' program, starting June 8, 2026, coinciding with the peak blooming season of approximately 600,000 azalea plants. The weekday-exclusive program invites guests to explore the plateau with an expert nature guide.
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- Yunomaru Plateau Decorated by 600,000 State-Protected Azaleas and Grazing Landscapes: Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa Launches 'Renge-Tsutsuji Guided Walk' Starting June 8 (May 23, 2026), PR Times
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- May 23, 2026
Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa announced the launch of its 'Renge-Tsutsuji Yunomaru Plateau Guided Walk' program, starting June 8, 2026, coinciding with the peak blooming season of approximately 600,000 azalea plants. The weekday-exclusive program invites guests to explore the plateau with an expert nature guide.
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Yunomaru Plateau is colored by the state-designated natural monument, the Renge-Tsutsuji (Japanese azalea) community, and roaming cattle.
Located in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture—known for its highland vegetables and as a sanctuary for devoted husbands—the resort hotel 'Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa' (Location: 1312 Tashiro, Tsumagoi-mura, Gunma; General Manager: Tsuyoshi Sekiya) will launch the experiential program 'Renge-Tsutsuji Yunomaru Plateau Guided Walk' on June 8, 2026, to coincide with the peak blooming of approximately 600,000 azaleas.
Participants will traverse the state-protected Renge-Tsutsuji colony, accompanied by a nature guide, while enjoying the backdrop of Mount Yunomaru and pastoral grazing landscapes.
◆ Yunomaru Plateau: A Sanctuary for 600,000 Azaleas
Yunomaru Plateau, set against Mount Yunomaru, turns vibrant red during the peak blooming season from mid- to late June.
Located about 15 minutes by car from Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa, the plateau sits at an elevation of 1,700–2,000m on the border of Gunma and Nagano Prefectures. It is renowned for numerous alpine flowers such as Dicentra peregrina and Scabiosa japonica.
When grazing began in 1904, cattle avoided the azaleas due to their toxic leaves, allowing the azaleas to proliferate into the massive community seen today. The area was designated a national natural monument in 1956 for its rare and beautiful scenery. Even today, cattle are released into the plateau in early summer, allowing visitors to enjoy the azaleas and pastoral scenes together.
◆ 'Yunomaru Plateau Tsutsuji Festival'
Summer lifts will operate during the festival, allowing easy access to the 'Tsutsuji-daira' area for hiking. Local specialty sales are also planned.
- Dates: June 5 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue), 2026
- Location: Yunomaru Plateau Lift area, Tsutsuji-daira
- Parking: Free parking for 1,300 vehicles available
◆ Program Overview: 'Renge-Tsutsuji Yunomaru Plateau Guided Walk'
The program includes shuttle transportation from the resort, followed by a guided nature walk to learn about the alpine plants and the plateau's ecology.
- Dates: June 8 (Mon) – June 26 (Fri), 2026 (Weekdays only)
- Time: 9:00 – 12:00
- Capacity: 9 people (min. 1)
- Fee: 1,000 JPY (June 8–10), 2,300 JPY (June 11–26), tax included
- Reservations: Required by phone by the previous day (0279-98-0511)
◆ Renewed Kazawa Information Center
Renovated in April 2026, the facility located 2 minutes' walk from the resort provides information on the nature and wildlife of Joshin'etsukogen National Park, serving as an ideal stop before or after hikes.
Located in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture—known for its highland vegetables and as a sanctuary for devoted husbands—the resort hotel 'Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa' (Location: 1312 Tashiro, Tsumagoi-mura, Gunma; General Manager: Tsuyoshi Sekiya) will launch the experiential program 'Renge-Tsutsuji Yunomaru Plateau Guided Walk' on June 8, 2026, to coincide with the peak blooming of approximately 600,000 azaleas.
Participants will traverse the state-protected Renge-Tsutsuji colony, accompanied by a nature guide, while enjoying the backdrop of Mount Yunomaru and pastoral grazing landscapes.
◆ Yunomaru Plateau: A Sanctuary for 600,000 Azaleas
Yunomaru Plateau, set against Mount Yunomaru, turns vibrant red during the peak blooming season from mid- to late June.
Located about 15 minutes by car from Qkamura Tsumagoi Kazawa, the plateau sits at an elevation of 1,700–2,000m on the border of Gunma and Nagano Prefectures. It is renowned for numerous alpine flowers such as Dicentra peregrina and Scabiosa japonica.
When grazing began in 1904, cattle avoided the azaleas due to their toxic leaves, allowing the azaleas to proliferate into the massive community seen today. The area was designated a national natural monument in 1956 for its rare and beautiful scenery. Even today, cattle are released into the plateau in early summer, allowing visitors to enjoy the azaleas and pastoral scenes together.
◆ 'Yunomaru Plateau Tsutsuji Festival'
Summer lifts will operate during the festival, allowing easy access to the 'Tsutsuji-daira' area for hiking. Local specialty sales are also planned.
- Dates: June 5 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue), 2026
- Location: Yunomaru Plateau Lift area, Tsutsuji-daira
- Parking: Free parking for 1,300 vehicles available
◆ Program Overview: 'Renge-Tsutsuji Yunomaru Plateau Guided Walk'
The program includes shuttle transportation from the resort, followed by a guided nature walk to learn about the alpine plants and the plateau's ecology.
- Dates: June 8 (Mon) – June 26 (Fri), 2026 (Weekdays only)
- Time: 9:00 – 12:00
- Capacity: 9 people (min. 1)
- Fee: 1,000 JPY (June 8–10), 2,300 JPY (June 11–26), tax included
- Reservations: Required by phone by the previous day (0279-98-0511)
◆ Renewed Kazawa Information Center
Renovated in April 2026, the facility located 2 minutes' walk from the resort provides information on the nature and wildlife of Joshin'etsukogen National Park, serving as an ideal stop before or after hikes.
FAQ
When is the Rengettsu Tsutsuji Yunosawa Kogen Guided Walk held?
It is held on weekdays from June 8, 2026 (Monday) to June 26, 2026 (Friday).
When is the best time to see the Rengettsu Tsutsuji at Yunosawa Kogen?
The best viewing time is usually from mid to late June.
How do I make a reservation for the guided walk?
Reservations are required by phone the day before. Please contact Yuzawa Kusatsu Village (0279-98-0511).
What is the cost of the guided walk?
From June 8-10, it costs 1,000 yen without lift use. From June 11-26, it costs 2,300 yen including lift use (tax included).
What is the Yunosawa Kogen Kusatsu Information Center?
It is a facility that introduces the nature and wildlife of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. It reopened after renovation in April 2026 and is located 2 minutes on foot from the resort.