A botanical garden in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture, where flowers bloom in all four seasons. The vast grounds feature colorful flowers and lush gardens, offering a relaxing escape.
Overview
The Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center is a botanical garden located in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture. Spread across approximately 46 hectares, it boasts a stunning display of flowers throughout the year. Spring brings vibrant tulips, transforming the garden into a colorful spectacle. Summer showcases dazzling pink dahlias and gorgeous roses, offering respite from the summer heat. Autumn’s arrival paints the landscape in beautiful autumn leaves, creating a serene atmosphere. In winter, the greenhouse offers a chance to admire tropical and rare plants.
Well-maintained walking paths wind through the garden, inviting leisurely strolls amidst the blossoms. A charming Dutch-style windmill adds a touch of European charm and serves as a popular photo spot.
The Flower Center hosts a variety of seasonal events, including flower festivals and musical performances. Check their event calendar before your visit!
The Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and refresh your mind. It's ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. We highly recommend a visit!
Take the Shinki Bus Route 61 (number 61) from JR Himeji Station or Sanyo Electric Railway Himeji Station to "Flower Center South Gate", getting off at the terminal stop (Sundays and holidays only, morning departures only) and walk 1 minute. Alternatively, get off at the "Hojo Bus Depot" and walk for 30 minutes.
From Aeon Mall Kasai Hojo, take the Kasai City Community Bus (Shinki Bus) Kukai Line/Flower Center Line bound for "sora kasai" and get off at "Flower Center South Gate" (weekdays only) (also stops at Hojo-cho Station).
From Aeon Mall Kasai Hojo, take the Kasai City Community Bus (Shinki Bus) sora kasai Line bound for "sora kasai" and get off at "Flower Center South Gate" (weekends and holidays only) (also stops at Hojo-cho Station).
Note: Bicycle rentals are available at Hojo-cho Station on the Hojo Railway for a fee of 300 yen. You can also take the train and bus [via Himeji Station, Osaka Station, Takaden Station, and Takasago Station, getting off at Astia Kasai] and then cycle (approximately 30 minutes). Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Entry until 4:00 PM). Note that during the New Year's special opening, the last entry time and closing time may be shortened by one hour.
Cld.Days
Every Wednesday (the following day if Wednesday is a national holiday), and the New Year's period (typically open from January 2nd). However, some events may operate without days off.
Fee
Adults: ¥500, High school students and younger: Free, 70 years old and over: ¥250, Disabled: ¥100, Groups of 20 or more (adults and those 70 years old and over): 20% discount, Groups of 20 or more disabled individuals: ¥100 per person