Visit - Kurume Camellia Garden - Kurume (Kusano-machi) - Japan
In Kusano-machi (Kurume), our last visit in 2015, was for the Kurume Camellias Garden. It covers three hectares and includes 2 000 camellias, 500 cultivars and species. The garden was created and opened in 2009 on an ancient site, where camellias were already cultivated. Centenarians camellias, including 'Masayoshi', have of course been retained. Local production was added to enrich the collection. It is a conservatory, the collection is very rich and varied. It was recognized as a Garden of Excellence by the ICS. Access is free, every day and easily accessible by bus from Kurume. You can also admire, in season, azaleas and rhododendrons.
We were delighted to return in 2025, and on our way out discovered a short walking route to the World's Camellia House.
The garden is divided into zones, to facilitate the visit.
Here is a beautiful 'Shibori-renge', an hybrid, originated in Kurume.
Below an aisle where there are wild camellias.
There are also camellias from other countries, as 'Cinnamon Cindy' above.
To conclude the visit, we find, of course, 'Masayoshi'. Here are a few photos of the short walk to the World's Camellia House. It's nice and quiet, right in the middle of the camellias. It takes about 15 minutes, if you take your time.
