Yukiwariso (Hepatica Nobilis Var. Japonica)

Niigata Prefecture has the largest habitat of Yukiwariso (Hepatica nobilis var. japonica, specifically, hepatica nobilis var. japonica f. magna (Omisumiso)) in Japan, and Yukiwariso flowers start to bloom from early in March.

Yukiwariso flowers are native to Mt. Kakuda and Mt. Yahiko, popular hiking spots, and pretty Yukiwariso flowers can be seen from the middle of March there.