Nearby Hokuryu is Chippubetsu, a town located in the west of Asahikawa city. So after visiting the sunflowers in Hokuryu’s Himawari no Sato, its a good chance to see the Rose Garden in Chippubetsu.

The outdoor recreational spot with the rose garden was established in 1999. About 3,000 roses in different colors and 300 varieties are planted in the 5.4 hectare garden park. The roses are in full bloom from early July until early September.

As we walk along the garden, there are also other interesting spots like the Bell of Karos, Shukeiike Pond and Karos Hill Lookout. The hill is about 20 meters high from the rose garden and it has cemented steps.

“A rose dreams of enjoying the company of bees, but none appears. The sun asks: ‘Aren’t you tired of waiting?’ ‘Yes,’ answers the rose, ‘but if I close my petals, I will wither and die.’”

– Paulo Coelho