Article by: Rio Murakami
500 button plants, brightly colored red and purple. Best time to see them at Sosa and Iikoji Temple.
At Iitaka Temple in Sosa City, gorgeous button flowers are at their best, and the button garden managed by local residents attracts visitors.
Approximately 500 button plants were planted, and large colorful flowers in red, purple, and other colors bloomed.
The blooming progressed rapidly, and 70% of all the buttons were in full bloom. Visitors admired the flowers and took pictures.
Admission to the garden is 100 yen, which is used to cover the cost of fertilizer and other expenses.