Cosmos & Kochia Festa at Expo '70 Park 2026

Dates & time: October 3, 2026 (Sat) - October 30, 2026 (Fri) 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30), open daily during the festa
cost: The festa itself is free, but Natural Cultural Gardens / Japanese Garden admission is required (adults ¥450, children free). Some related events charge separately (photo session ¥2,500)
Venue & access: Hana no Oka (Flower Hill) and other areas, Natural Cultural Gardens, Expo '70 Commemorative Park (Suita, Osaka) Osaka Monorail to Banpaku-kinen-koen Station, then enter at the Central Gate. In October the Forest Train (get off at Nishi-Oji Hiroba, about 3 min walk) and the Park Taxi direct service to Hana no Oka run daily from the Central Gate. By car, use the park's car parks

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn flower festival on Hana no Oka (Flower Hill) at Expo '70 Commemorative Park, where about 150,000 cosmos and roughly 3,600 kochia plants come into season. Pink, white and deep crimson cosmos fill the slope, while the round kochia bushes turn red around October. On many weekends there are small markets, food stalls, Mölkky games, craft workshops and a professional photo session. Only the regular park admission is needed, making it an easy half-day outing for families and anyone who wants flower-field photos.

Flowers of Hana no Oka

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画像出典: PR TIMES（吉本興業）

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Flowers

Cosmos: about 150,000 (Sensation Mix, yellow cosmos and more)
Kochia: about 3,600 plants, turning red around October
Muhlenbergia: pink plumes, best until around November
Red buckwheat: small pink flowers, best until late October

Throughout the festa

Art trail "Mushikui no Enro" (from Kozu-michi to Hana no Oka)
Limited-time menus at park eateries (NUGGET NUGGET, WEST)

Parks Photo Spots Family Limited Time Half Day

出典: PR TIMES（吉本興業）

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FAQ

Is there a fee for the festa?

The festa is free, but park admission (adults ¥450, children free) is required. Some events, such as the photo session (¥2,500, advance booking), cost extra.

When do the kochia turn red?

The park says they turn red around October. Muhlenbergia stays in season until around November, and red buckwheat until late October.

What happens if it rains?

Hana no Oka is outdoors. Some markets and workshops go ahead in light rain and are cancelled in heavy rain; the park's official website posts same-day updates.

Is Hana no Oka far from the Central Gate?

It is on the west side of the park. In October the Forest Train (get off at Nishi-Oji Hiroba, about 3 min walk) and a Park Taxi direct service between the Central Gate and Hana no Oka run daily.