Ebino Kogen (Ebino Plateau)
Seasonal Scenic Beauty of Ebino Kogen
During spring through early summer at Ebino Kogen, one can see Nokaido flowers, which is a registered natural monument and unique to this area in the world, and Miyama Kirishima, the azalea species that represents Kirishima. In summer, Natsutsubaki (summer camellia) bloom and in autumn, trees take on the vivid colors of autumn leaves.
Habitat of Miyama Kirishima
The Tsutsujigaoka (azalea hill), located in short walking distance from Ashiyuno Eki Ebino Kogen, is one of the best habitats of Miyama Kirishima within Kirishima Kinkowan National Park and has about 30,000 azalea bushes covering six hectares. The Miyama Kirishima, which bloom around late May through mid-June, create beautiful views with their various colors from light pink to light purple.
Byakushi-ike, a Volcanic Lake
Byakushi-ike is a volcanic lake located in Ebino Kogen. This 250-meter wide and 1-meter deep volcanic lake can be approached up close to its shores to observe the shallow water through which you can clearly see the bottom of the lake. It also has a history of having been used as a natural ice skating rink in the past.
Ebino Eco Museum Center
Ebino Eco Museum Center, located close to the trail entrance of Kankokudake, introduces the abundant nature and highlights of Ebino Kogen through photographs, videos and dioramas. Stop by on your way, as it provides useful information for enjoying the plateau's lakes and hiking trails.
Seasonal Scenic Beauty of Ebino Kogen
During spring through early summer at Ebino Kogen, one can see Nokaido flowers, which is a registered natural monument and unique to this area in the world, and Miyama Kirishima, the azalea species that represents Kirishima. In summer, Natsutsubaki (summer camellia) bloom and in autumn, trees take on the vivid colors of autumn leaves.
Habitat of Miyama Kirishima
The Tsutsujigaoka (azalea hill), located in short walking distance from Ashiyuno Eki Ebino Kogen, is one of the best habitats of Miyama Kirishima within Kirishima Kinkowan National Park and has about 30,000 azalea bushes covering six hectares. The Miyama Kirishima, which bloom around late May through mid-June, create beautiful views with their various colors from light pink to light purple.
Byakushi-ike, a Volcanic Lake
Byakushi-ike is a volcanic lake located in Ebino Kogen. This 250-meter wide and 1-meter deep volcanic lake can be approached up close to its shores to observe the shallow water through which you can clearly see the bottom of the lake. It also has a history of having been used as a natural ice skating rink in the past.
Ebino Eco Museum Center
Ebino Eco Museum Center, located close to the trail entrance of Kankokudake, introduces the abundant nature and highlights of Ebino Kogen through photographs, videos and dioramas. Stop by on your way, as it provides useful information for enjoying the plateau's lakes and hiking trails.
