Why You Should Visit
Around one million nemophila flowers blanket a hillside in Kobe, creating a breathtaking sea of blue that seems to merge with the sky. During the event period, visitors can also enjoy barbecue, a buffet, a street piano set among the blooms, and various set plans combining admission with dining or pottery experiences.
Essentials
- location
- Kobe Agri Park
- period
- April 18, 2026 (Sat) - May 17, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30) / Night: Fri, Sat & holiday eves 18:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30)
- cost
- Adults ¥1,500 (groups 20+: ¥800)
Children (age 4–junior high): ¥800 (groups 20+: ¥400)
Age 3 and under: free - access
- By car: approx. 20 min north of Tamatsu IC (Daini Shinmei Expressway)
Free parking for 700 vehicles
By train/bus: Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Chuo Stn → Shinki Bus route 81 (bay 4) or route 20 (bay 5) → 'Kobe Winery (Agricultural Park)' stop
Sat, Sun & GW only: direct route 120 from bay 4 - NOTE
- Schedule may change depending on bloom conditions. No closures during the event period. Night hours: 17:00–18:00 closed for transition; parking available until 21:30 on night session days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there parking available?
Can I join an Instagram photo contest?
Related
Related Articles
Kobe Kitano Ijinkan Area Guide — Houses, Prices, Cafes & How to Spend a Half Day
Everything you need to know about Kobe's Kitano Ijinkan district: which historic Western houses are worth the entrance fee, what's free, where to eat and drink, and how to get there from Sannomiya.
![Top 5 Breakfast Spots in Sannomiya & Motomachi, Kobe [2026] — From Stylish Cafes to Japanese Set Meals](https://res.cloudinary.com/deevlog/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,w_800,c_limit/v1767096226/KOBE%20Brighten/blog/hanikamu-kobe-sannomiya-teishoku/DSC01595_bprqo8.jpg)
Top 5 Breakfast Spots in Sannomiya & Motomachi, Kobe [2026] — From Stylish Cafes to Japanese Set Meals
Looking for breakfast in Sannomiya, Kobe? Here are 5 recommended morning spots within walking distance of JR Sannomiya Station — stylish cafes, authentic Japanese set meals, and bakeries, all with Google ratings of 4.0 or higher. [2026 Edition]
Featured Events
Featured Events in Kobe
Atsumori Zakura 2026
The 12th edition of Sumaura Park's cherry blossom event, offering both daytime seaside blossoms and one of the Kansai region's largest night illumination shows.…
Bubblumi DJ Night — One-Night-Only Bayside Club
For one night only, the illuminated land art of KOBE BUBBLUMI 2026 transforms into a bayside DJ night. Enjoy drinks and dancing to a soundtrack inspired by Japa…
21st Hamafukutsuru Ginjo Kobo Kura-Biraki Sake Festival
Hamafukutsuru Ginjo Kobo in Uozaki, Kobe holds its annual kura-biraki (sake brewery open day). Free admission. Highlights include complimentary sake (30th anniv…
LIGHTDANCe (Light Dance) | Art Drone Show, Kansai Premiere
The first-ever drone show in Shinko-cho takes place above the waters where KOBE BUBBLUMI 2026 is on display. 300 LED drones create three-dimensional art in the …
Bakuen HYOGO 2026 — Hyogo Craft Beer & Gourmet Festival
Bakuen HYOGO, a food festival specializing in Hyogo craft beer and local gourmet, celebrates its 3rd edition. 21 breweries and 80+ craft beers, plus a special s…
Kobe Agri Park: Nemophila Hill 2026
Around one million nemophila flowers blanket a hillside in Kobe, creating a breathtaking sea of blue that seems to merge with the sky. During the event period, …