Ayamegahara Wild Iris Garden
A picturesque destination situated along Prefectural Route 123 in Mabiro, Akkeshi Town, Akkeshi County, Hokkaido Prefecture. Some 300 thousand arctic irises come into bloom on the 100 hectare grounds of the garden from mid-June to late July. Visitors can also view over 100 species of other seasonal plants, including keyflower, buttercups, and Ezo Furo geraniums, and there's an observatory with a commanding view of the Pacific Ocean.