Yu no Shima Dogtooth Violet Festival 2016

Yu no Shima Dogtooth Violet Festival 2016
湯の島カタクリ祭り (Yu no Shima Katakuri Matsuri)

(Photo Source: Asamushi Onsen Hotspring Website)

Yu no Shima is an islet near Asamushi Onsen Hot Spring formed six to seven million years ago by volcanic activity. In mid-April it is covered in blooming dogtooth violets. Other sights include Japanese zelkova (elm-like trees) over 400years old, a red Torii (Shinto shrine archway), and a small shrine to Benzaiten. (Information Source: aptinet)

Date: April 2-24, 2016
Time: 9:00-15:00
Location: Yu no Shima 湯の島 (map)
Ferry Cost (round trip, incl. insurance):

• Adults (Junior High-School Aged Students & Older): 1000yen
• Elementary School Students: 500yen
• Infants & Children: Free

Ferry Terminal: "Umi no Eki" (Sea Station) Asamushi Marina 海の駅　あさむしマリーナ (map)
(Ferry departs when there are passengers. Trip takes ～5min one-way.)

Note: It takes about one hour, round trip, to reach the highest point of the islet (elevation of 132m).

Yu no Shima 湯の島


"Umi no Eki" (Sea Station) Asamushi Marina 海の駅　あさむしマリーナ
Hotarudani-352 Asamushi (青森市浅虫蛍谷352)
Aomori, Aomori Prefecture 039-3501


More Information:
Asamushi Onsen Hot Spring Website (Japanese): http://www.asamushi.com/event/details.php?details=eve01759c56c8ad