[Biwako Valley] 2026 Green Season Operations Begin! Kansai's largest 300,000 daffodils bloom again this year.

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Biwako Valley in Shiga Prefecture has started its 2026 green season operations, with approximately 300,000 daffodils, the largest in Kansai, blooming earlier than usual. The peak viewing period is expected during Golden Week, offering spectacular views alongside Lake Biwa.

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Biwako Valley in Shiga Prefecture has started its 2026 green season operations, with approximately 300,000 daffodils, the largest in Kansai, blooming earlier than usual. The peak viewing period is expected during Golden Week, offering spectacular views alongside Lake Biwa.

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Biwako Valley (Alpina BI Co., Ltd. Biwako Valley Business Office / Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture) commenced its green season operations on Friday, April 24th. Along with the start of the green season, the annual blooming of approximately 300,000 daffodils, the largest in Kansai, has reached its prime viewing period. On the vast slopes of Mt. Horai within the facility, covering an area of approximately 20,000 square meters, about 300,000 yellow Western daffodils of three varieties are blooming. The slopes, which were once covered in a silvery white world during winter, have transformed in just a few months, offering a spectacular view unique to this season. This year, due to the warm climate, growth has progressed rapidly, and some areas are already approaching their peak viewing. The peak viewing period will begin in the last week of April (this week) and is expected to reach its climax around Golden Week, from May 3rd (Saturday) to 6th (Tuesday/Holiday). The vibrant contrast of the blue Lake Biwa, the early summer blue sky, and the yellow daffodils is breathtaking. Furthermore, this magnificent view can be easily enjoyed by accessing it via the tourist lift. Since Golden Week and the daffodil blooming period perfectly overlap this year, it is highly recommended for outings. □ Another spectacular view of Biwako Valley: "Daffodil Hill" The full bloom of Daffodil Hill (last year's scene) Daffodil Hill boasts Kansai's largest scale, cultivating approximately 300,000 Western daffodils of three varieties across a vast 20,000 square meter slope on Mt. Horai. Starting with 5,000 bulbs in 1999, staff have continuously maintained and added to the plantings each year, expanding to about 300,000 bulbs today. They have nurtured these flowers while overcoming harsh environmental challenges such as heavy snowfall and damage from wild deer. The main daffodil variety is the large, prominent "Garden Giant." In addition, double-flowered "Tahiti" and the charming "Marieke" adorn the ear

[Biwako Valley] 2026 Green Season Operations Begin! Kansai's largest 300,000 daffodils bloom again this year.

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