A springtime accent to beautiful Handa City

The garden of the Oguri Residence, a national tangible cultural property of Handa City, is home to a huge white Lady Banks' rose tree estimated to be more than 160 years old. The festival lets eventgoers enjoy the tree's characteristic small flowers blooming every year from mid-April to early May. After years of effort, the vines have been shaped into a heart, making the tree a symbol of love and a much sought-after photo op. In fact, the Japanese word for white lady banks' rose—mokkobara—carries the meaning of "first love", "purity", and "the ideal mate".
The Mansan White Lady Banks' Rose Festival celebrates the rose tree's appointment as Handa City's natural monument in 2011. These blossoms add a seasonal accent to Handa's beautiful scenery of a famous canal and brewery warehouses as well as a variety of events. Spend an unforgettable time with that special someone among the eternal blossoms of the Mansan white Lady Banks' roses.