Perennial herbs found in various areas from shady to sunny forest floor, forest edges near streams and forest trails. The Japanese name Eizan-sumire literally meaning Hiei mountain viola was named because it was first found in Mt. Hiei (Shiga prefecture). Have unique leaves, the ones in spring is pinnate in three like a foot of bird with toothed margins but in summer they grow long about 15 to 25 cm. When looking at these large leaves, one may not recognize it as a viola. Petioles and peduncles grow rising from the stem grow underground. Flowers are 2 cm in diameter and its color is from white to light red. Have wavy edged petals and slightly scented. Spur is thick and 7 mm long. The lateral sepals are hairy.

●Season　　Early April to about Early May
●Height　　about 5 to 15 cm
●Place　　Trail 2, Trail 4 to 5, Mt. Inari, Ura-Takao, Oku-Takao, Kita-Takao