Dahlia Exhibition 2026 at Hyogo Flower Center

Dates & time: October 3, 2026 (Sat) - November 8, 2026 (Sun) 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:00)
cost: Admission: Adults ¥550 / Age 70+ ¥250 / High school students and under free (visitors with disabilities ¥100, one companion free)
Venue & access: Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center, Seasonal Flower Garden (Kasai) Kasai City community bus from Hojomachi Station (Hojo Railway, board at Astia Kasai) to Flower Center Minami-mon-mae, about 13–17 min
By car: 3 km south of Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway (free parking for 570 cars)

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn fixture at the Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center in Kasai. Around 100 varieties and 3,000 dahlia plants fill the Seasonal Flower Garden at the heart of the park, so blooms from dinner-plate-sized giants to small pompons in every colour and form can be compared in one place. Peak bloom is usually mid-October, and at the end of the month cut dahlias are floated on the water for the "Dahlia Float" display. A chrysanthemum show starts on October 18, after which the park stays open on Wednesdays too. Free admission for high-school students and under; parking for 570 cars is free.

NOTE

Exhibition

Held in the Seasonal Flower Garden at the centre of the park
About 100 varieties and 3,000 plants on show throughout the period
Peak bloom is usually around mid-October

Closed days

Wed Oct 7 and Wed Oct 14
Open every day from Oct 18 during the chrysanthemum show

Also on during the period

49th Hyogo Prefectural Chrysanthemum Show: Oct 18–Nov 22 (throughout the park)
Dahlia Float: Oct 31 and Nov 1 (cut dahlias floated on the water)
Autumn bulb sale: Oct 18–Nov 29
Guided garden tours: Oct 3 and Nov 7
Carnivorous Plant Festival: Nov 7–8

*Dogs welcome on a lead. Free loan of wheelchairs and strollers

*20% off admission with cards such as Co-op Kobe or JAF

Also in the garden:

38th Hyogo Acorn Spinning Top Contest, 10 Oct 10:00–14:00, in front of the greenhouse, free to take part

Parks Photo Spots Family Date Limited Time

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FAQ

When is the best time to see the dahlias?

Blooms usually peak around mid-October. On October 31 and November 1 the "Dahlia Float" display puts cut dahlias on the water, so you can see both the beds and the float on those two days.

Are there any closed days?

The park normally closes on Wednesdays, but the chrysanthemum show starting October 18 keeps it open daily after that. During the dahlia exhibition the only closed days are October 7 and 14.

Can I bring children or a dog?

High school students and under enter free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, and strollers and wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge.