Around Lake Chuzenji in the Oku-Nikko area, the slopes of the surrounding mountains become a soft pink in spring when the Akayashio Azaleas bloom. Akayashio is a type of azalea that flowers bloom before its leaves appear, and gives the mountainside a gentle wash of color. The scenery featuring Akayashio Azaleas set against the lake and the surrounding mountains is one of the landscapes that symbolizes spring in Oku-Nikko. The best time to see the flowers is from late April to early May.

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