The “Nishinomiya Satsuki Exhibition” is currently being held at Nishinomiya Shrine.
(This information was provided by Toki no Tabibito, a Nishitsu supporter, and Futomaki-san. Thank you!)
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Latest article from May 27
So there are awards for this.
This one won the Hyogo Governor’s Award, and the trunk has such character.
There’s even a Minister of the Environment Award. You can see white and pink flowers here.
Satsuki azaleas really do look just like tsutsuji azaleas, don’t they?
Tsutsuji azaleas↓
Satsuki seems to get its name from “Satsuki” (皐月), the old Japanese name for May, and it’s a flower that blooms in May.
The difference is subtle, but apparently satsuki flowers have slightly smaller petals.
- サツキは花びらが少し小さい50%(1票)
- ツツジは一斉にサツキはまばらに花が咲く。50%(1票)
The following is the article originally published on May 19 under the title “Looks like the ‘Nishinomiya Satsuki Exhibition’ will be held at Nishinomiya Shrine from May 20”
It looks like the “Nishinomiya Satsuki Exhibition” will be held at Nishinomiya Shrine starting Saturday, May 20!
(This information was provided by Hamaamu-san and Iroha-san. Thank you!)
* Captured from the Nishinomiya Tourism Association website
Date and Time
Saturday, May 20 – Sunday, May 28
9:00-18:00 (until 15:00 on the final day)
Location
Nishinomiya Shrine grounds (Free admission)
Here’s what it looked like last year↓
西宮神社⛩「西宮さつき展」今日から開催🌸〜5/29日まで
阪神西宮駅から南徒歩約3分にあります西宮神社内駐車場の
ところで西宮さつき展をご覧いただけます。
会場で苗木販売及び栽培方法も聞くことができます。#西宮神社#西宮さつき展#盆栽#鉢植え#阪神西宮駅 pic.twitter.com/rRoIEkMsQa— 阪神西宮おでかけ案内所 (@hsnnishiodekake) May 21, 2022
It seems that Mayor Ishii’s satsuki was on display, and there were also saplings for sale!
Lastly
The weather looks nice this weekend, so it might be a good idea to stop by during a walk!
*Hamaamu-san and Hamaamu-san, thank you for the information!!
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