Awaji Hanasajiki Flower Park is located in the hilly lowland northern region of Awajishima Island, off the coast of Kobe. The 15 hectares of spacious parkland brims with blooming flowers throughout the year, with early May presenting a type of poppy known in Japan as ‘hinageshi.’

To celebrate these wonderful views, a Poppy Festival is held between the viewing period of around the end of April/the beginning of May, allowing visitors to explore a vast field filled with vivid white, yellow, orange, pink, and red poppies. You'll love seeing the over 66,000 poppies swaying in the sea breeze - a truly unforgettable sight!

Galleri, which means ‘viewing box’ in Danish, serves the traditional Danish ‘smorrebrod’ open sandwich, organic tea from Mighty Leaf, and more. There is also an outside balcony with 46 seats, allowing diners to relish views of the flower fields while enjoying drinks and food.
・Hours: 10 AM - 4 PM (last order 3 PM)
・TEL：0799-75-3710

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Set against the scenery of Osaka Bay, this 4.4-hectare park bursts with a collection of over 1 million bunches of nemophila ‘baby blue eyes’ flowers - the largest collection in Japan's midwestern region of Kansai.

These flowers are around 20cm tall, splitting off into several thin stems of dazzling platinum blue flowers. Every year, a festival is held with a special space set up with kids' activities to celebrate.

Being a part of the Maishima Pottery Museum, this relaxing, stylish cafe is tastefully decorated with beautiful hand-crafted pottery. Serving pancakes, pasta, and pilaf, along with a variety of drinks, it’s a great space to unwind and recharge. There is also an outside balcony with 46 seats for days with pleasant weather.

・Hours: Weekdays: 10 AM - 4 PM; Weekends: 10 AM - 5 PM
・Closed: Fridays (open if public holiday, open every day during the Nemophila Festival)
・TEL：06-6463-7282

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Designed upon the architecture of a quaint German town, the charming Shiga Blumen Hugel Farm boasts a stunning assortment of flowers throughout the year. With an athletic park, petting zoo, and more, each area of the park offers visitors a different way to enjoy the outdoors.

One of the biggest highlights is the ‘Flower Area,’ which presents an assortment of roses, pansies, nemophila, and violets. During Golden Week, the atmosphere is given an extra kick of energy with live performances and more! Please check the official website for further details.

A stylish cafeteria-based fast food outlet. With popular classics like pizza and soft-serve ice cream available for takeout, you can bring your food out onto the terrace or set up a picnic in the park.
・Hours: Same as Hill of Blume
・Closed: Same as Hill of Blume

Celebrated for its lawn-like field of gorgeous moss phlox flowers, the Shibazakura Park: Hana no Juutan is the pride and joy of Sanda City in Hyogo Prefecture.

The park’s numerous sloping hills turn completely pink during early May, enveloping visitors in a nourishing fragrance, making for pleasant walks and endless photo opportunities. Visitors are also allowed to bring dogs on a leash and are free to pack food for a picnic.

Generally, the peak period to enjoy this phenomenon is between mid-April to early May.

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Located within Kusatsu City in Shiga, the Sandai Shrine boasts a 400-year-old ‘noda-fuji’ wisteria tree with huge, sweeping branches. Nicknamed the ‘sand-sweeper’ due to its branches touching the ground, crowds of spectators flock to witness its light-purple flowers bloom between late April to early May. Usually, a Wisteria Festival is held during Golden Week.

As all of these flower fields and attractions are in the suburbs and countryside of Japan, access can be a bit tricky! However, if you have the means and time, you’ll be glad you made the effort!

Best of all, the large, open spaces allow an escape from city life, and the stunning assortment of flowers will enthrall nature-lovers and gardening enthusiasts alike.

Please make sure to take proper virus countermeasures before visiting (mask, hand sanitizer, temperature checks), and have a safe and fun spring!

*All prices include tax
**This article was originally reported and photographed in April 2021 and updated in February 2023. Flower blooming periods and event schedules and details are subject to change.