The Yoneha Hydrangea Gardens of Okinawa Japan

Yohena Hydrangea Garden is located in Izumi of Motobu-cho town in northern Okinawa. Locally known as the Yoneha Ajisai.
The garden had originally been a tangerine field before its owner, Mrs. Uto Yohena started planting hydrangeas and they grew, covering the whole garden.
Now there are more than 300,000 beautiful flowers blooming from nearly 30 different species of hydrangeas in the vast garden. Not only blue but also purple and white ones covering the entire area will immediately grab your eyes as you walk through the entrance.
The name hydrangea comes from the Ancient Greek words for 'water vessel', 'hydor' and 'angos'. This was chosen as the seed capsules on hydrangeas resemble cups. However, it's a fitting name in another way - hydrangeas love water, and as cut flowers, they tend to be quite thirsty.
The colors of the flowers are all down to chemistry
For certain varieties of hydrangea, the color of the bloom depends on the chemical makeup of the soil. Acidic soils will produce blue or purple flowers, whilst alkaline soils create pink or red petals.
In Japan, hydrangeas are often associated with apologies. An old Japanese legend says that an emperor gave blue hydrangeas to the woman he loved as a sincere apology for neglecting her.
The Yoneha Hydrangea garden has been selected as one of The 30 Best Hydrangeas Gardens in Western Japan and draws a number of visitors from over the world.
The owner of the exquisite hydrangea gardens Mrs Yoneha, lived to be 100 years old. She has been seen on local TV and in magazines as she has been awarded for contributing such beautiful scenery to the community.
The paths in the gardens are paved, which allows stroller access easily as well.
However, be prepared for some narrow steps if you’re planning to go up the area to observe the spectacular scenery spreading down the hills.
The season for Hydrangea in Okinawa is from Early May to mid-June, depending on the weather.
≪Open hours≫ 9:00 ~ 18:30
※For more information, please visit the website of Yohena Hydrangea Garden.
Price Adults : ¥400 (350)
Elementary - High school stundents : ¥200 (150)
Adults with disabilities : ¥300
Stundents with disabilities : ¥100
Under 6 years old : Free
※In ( ), the fee of group of 20 persons or more.
Place Yohena Hydrangea Gardens
Address 1312 Aza-Izumi, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa