Azuma Park Kiryu’s “Secret Garden” Tucked away at the base of Mt. Azuma, Azuma Park is a serene escape from the busy outside world. As the seasons come and go, the park takes on different aspects, offering a multitude of flowers and trees for visitors’ enjoyment. Well-maintained hiking paths lead from the park in the direction of Mt. Azuma, Suidoyama and Mt. Narukami. Philosopher’s Path (tetsugaku no komichi) This 1 km path through the forest is dotted with poetry by well-known Japanese poets. It was constructed in 1977 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Kiryu Branch of UNESCO. Yuryoku-an Teahouse A charming traditional teahouse sits on the western side of the park, overlooking the iris paddy. It was constructed in 1978 and serves as a public facility for tea ceremonies or other cultural activities. The teahouse can be reserved up to one month in advance. The fee is ¥6,130 per day. A separate fee is charged for the use of the heater. For further information, please contact the Kiryu Public Facilities Management Office between 9 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays. GUIDE June to September and October to January Classes held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Reservations required Public Tea Ceremony: 3rd Sunday of each month Flower Viewing Calendar Azuma Park Management Office Phone: 0277-22-8636 Kiryu City Public Facilities Management Association Phone: 0277-44-9317 Kiryu City Planning Department, Parks Division Phone: 0277-46-1111 2011.10 KIEA Jan. Mar. Feb. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. cattleya orchids dendrobium orchids dogtooth violets cherry blossoms, tulips, azaleas, wisteria irises, hydrangeas, salvia, marigolds crape myrtle, oleander, bush clover higan cherry trees, autumn leaves cymbidiums Tulip Festival: early to mid April Iris Festival: early to mid June Western Orchid Exhibition: early February Main Flowering Plants Tulips: about 12,000 bulbs Irises: about 350 rhizomes Cherry trees: about 500 Azaleas: about 5,000 bushes chrysanthemums cana lilies water lilies, golden-rayed lilies dogwoods, rhododendrons Children’s Tea Ceremony Lessons to Mt. Azuma Azaleas Iris paddy Lotus pond Rest spot Tulips Tulip bed to Mt. Azuma to Mt. Azuma Path to Suidoyama Hydrangeas Philosopher’s Path H i k i n g C o u r s e Upper pond to Parking to Parking To Suidoyama Park south parking To Suidoyama Park south parking Kangatei Rest House Yuryoku-an Teahouse Gazebo Wisteria vines Gazebo Management Office Conservatory