Oga Lotus (Admiring the flowers)

At a glance

Oga Lotus is a sacred lotus which has existed for 2000 years. In 1951 Dr.Ichiro Oga discovered it at what is currently the Tokyo University Kemigawa Athletics and Sports Ground located in Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba City, and it was named after him.Its petals number 14-24 with total diameter of 15-28cm.The Oga Lotus is a single-flowering, very early-blooming, pink lotus.
The pure Oga Lotus seed is stored at the lotus pond in Chiba Park,so the flower is only cultivated using its roots.The fruit receptacle is harvested before the fruit matures and falls in ordere toprevent crossbreeding with other lotus seeds.

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Wheelchair accessible areas

There are three locations in Chiba Prefecture where you can view the Oga lotus flowers from a wheelchair.

Chiba Park(bay area) Mihamaen(ベイエリア) Sakura Furusato Square(北総エリア)

The best time to view

The large lotus flowers grown in the lotus pond at Chiba Park usually begin to bloom in early June, peak between mid-June and early July, and finish blooming in early August.
The color and shape of the flower is most elegant on the second day,fully blooming at 7:00-9:00AM.At around 11:00AM it completely closes, so it is recommended to view it as early as possible (6:00-9:00AM).Also,the blooming and closing times differ depending on weather conditions such as sunlight,atomospheric temperature,and rainfall.

Flower spots want to visit(I)

We introduce barrier-free flower spots in Chiba Prefecture which you can enjoy from wheelchair.

Flower spots want to visit(II)

We introduce barrier-free flower spots in Chiba Prefecture which you can enjoy from wheelchair.

Flower spots want to visit(III)

We introduce barrier-free flower spots in Chiba Prefecture which you can enjoy from wheelchair.