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25th Nanohana (Rapeseed Flower) Festival

Nadahama Ryokuchi Park

25th Nanohana (Rapeseed Flower) Festival

Why You Should Visit

A community-made festival held at Nadahama Ryokuchi Park, where rapeseed flowers bloom in vivid yellow. Now in its 25th year, the event carries on the spirit of mutual support that grew from the recovery after the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Expect local food stalls, live performances, a bingo tournament, and more — all set against a backdrop of spring blossoms in the heart of the Nishigo district.

Essentials

location
Nadahama Ryokuchi Park
period
March 14, 2026 (Sat) - March 14, 2026 (Sat)
Time
9:45–12:30
cost
Free entry and stage viewing. Food stalls and kids' game corner are charged separately.
access
About 15 minutes' walk south from Hankyu Oishi Station. No parking available for visitors — please use public transport. Temporary bicycle parking is available on the west side of the venue.
NOTE
The event proceeds in light rain but will be cancelled in severe weather (no postponement). A go/no-go decision will be posted on the event page the day before. Any same-day cancellation will also be announced here.

Booking Resources

カジュアル・ポイント利用 via Rakuten →

日常的な宿泊や、楽天ポイントを活用したお得な滞在に。

上質なホテル・旅館 via Ikyu →

旧居留地や北野など、神戸の情緒を感じる特別な日の滞在。

レストラン・体験予約 via OZmall →

アフタヌーンティーや記念日ランチなど、街歩きに彩りを。

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the event go ahead if it rains?
The festival will proceed in light rain but will be cancelled if conditions are severe. There is no postponement date. A decision will be posted on this page the day before, and any last-minute cancellation will be announced here as well.
Is there an entrance fee?
Entry to the venue and watching the stage performances are both free. Food stalls and the children's game corner require payment.
Is there parking?
There is no visitor parking. The adjacent Nadahama Science Square car park is reserved for their visitors only. Please come by public transport.
Can I come by bicycle?
A temporary bicycle parking area will be set up on the west side of the venue.
Will alcohol be available?
Some food stalls plan to sell alcoholic beverages.
About the Venue

Nadahama Ryokuchi Park

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WHY VISIT

Just a few stops from Sannomiya, then a 12-minute walk from Hanshin Oishi Station — past an industrial area, you suddenly arrive at a spring wonderland. Rapeseed flowers, Kawazu cherry blossoms, and the red expressway overhead make for a dramatic scene unlike anything else in Kobe. Food options nearby are limited, so grab a bite near the station before heading over. The Sawanotsuru Museum is worth a stop on the way back.

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Kawazu Cherry & Rapeseed in Bloom

Pink and yellow flowers bloom side by side from late February to mid-March, though timing varies year to year. Check bloom conditions before visiting.

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Red Expressway Meets Spring Blooms

The red Hanshin Expressway pillars cross over the flowers in a scene unique to this park. Shooting from a low angle gives a dramatic result.

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Sawanotsuru Museum Nearby

The Sawanotsuru Museum, dedicated to Nada's sake brewing heritage, is within walking distance — easy to visit on the way back.

PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE

BEST SHOTS

  • — Low-angle shot with red expressway pillars and cherry blossoms
  • — Rapeseed flowers framing the cherry trees behind
  • — Wide view in soft morning light

BEST TIMING

  • — Evening (warm orange light pairs beautifully with the red expressway)
  • — Night (some photographers come for the lit-up expressway and night scenery)
  • — Late February to early March (peak for both flowers; varies by year)

ESSENTIALS

cost
Free admission
Best Time
Late February to mid-March (Kawazu cherry blossoms & rapeseed flowers; timing varies by year)
Suggested Duration
About 30 min
Access
About 12 minutes' walk south from Hanshin Oishi Station. The path from the station is easy to walk. No visitor parking — please use public transport. Temporary bicycle parking on the west side of the venue.
NOTE

Dining options near the park are limited — best to eat near Oishi Station before visiting. The Sawanotsuru Museum (a historic sake brewery) is worth a stop on the way back.

OFFICIAL SITE

Please check official site for hours, fees, etc.

🌐 Official Site View Official Info

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers at the same time?
Peak bloom is typically from late February to early March, though it varies by year. The cherry variety is Kawazu-zakura, and the combination with the red Hanshin Expressway pillars is the highlight.
Is there parking?
There is no visitor parking. Please come by public transport.
Are there places to eat nearby?
There are few dining options near the park. It's best to eat near Hanshin Oishi Station before heading over.
Are there other sights nearby?
The Sawanotsuru Museum is within walking distance. It's a historic facility dedicated to Nada's sake brewing culture and makes for a great stop on the way back.

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