The Flowers of Shirakami-Sanchi
Shirakami-Sanchi is a treasure trove of plants. Beautiful flowers of all kinds bloom even in the heart of Shirakami-Sanchi and soothe the visitors who come here. Below are some of the flowers that bloom from spring to autumn. These flowers can often be seen growing alongside the footpaths. However, please refrain from picking them.
Spring
Anemone pseudoaltaica (Aster flower anemone) 
Glaucidium palmatum Siebold et Zuccarini (Mt. Shirane hollyhock)
Summer
Hydrangea serrata var. yesoensis (Ezo hydrangea)
Veronicastrum japonicum (kugai-so)
Autumn
Aster microcephalus var. ovatus (wild chrysanthemum)
Saxifraga fortune var. alpine (Daimonji-so)
