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Kobe Fruit & Flower Park Ozo

道の駅 神戸フルーツ・フラワーパーク大沢

A beautiful theme park themed around medieval Europe featuring flowers and fruits. Enjoy seasonal flowers, fruit picking, hot springs, and an amusement park - a perfect full-day destination for families. From October to February, the spectacular 'Kobe Illuminage' featuring over 5 million lights is held.

Opening Hours
Varies by facility. Park (flower gardens): 9:00-17:00, Fruit picking: 10:00-16:00 (reception until 15:00). Illuminage period (Oct 24-Feb 1): 17:00-22:00 (lights on 17:30-21:30). Check official website for details.
cost
Free admission (separate fees for fruit picking, hot springs, amusement rides, Kobe Illuminage, etc.)
Suggested Duration
About 4 hours
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible throughout the park. Barrier-free restrooms available. Stroller rentals provided.

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Kobe Fruit & Flower Park Ozo : Things to See & Do

In the lush greenery of northern Kobe's Ozo area, a European countryside landscape emerges. This comprehensive resort facility offers seasonal flowers, fresh fruit picking, and hot springs - a pride of Kobe. In winter, over 5 million LED lights create a magical illumination display throughout the park.

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Seasonal Flower Gardens

Enjoy beautiful flowers year-round, from spring tulips to autumn cosmos

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Fruit Picking Experience

Experience seasonal fruit picking including peaches, grapes, and apples from late July to late October

Kobe Illuminage

Held from late October to early February. One of Western Japan's largest illumination displays featuring over 5 million LED lights

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Natural Hot Springs

Natural hot spring facilities 'Kinsenka no Yu' to relax after a day of activities

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Amusement Park Area

Attractions like ferris wheel and go-karts for all ages

Kobe Fruit & Flower Park Ozo : Photo Spots & Tips

Best Shots

  • — European-style buildings with flower gardens
  • — Panoramic views of Rokko Mountains from the ferris wheel
  • — Memorial photos in seasonal flower fields
  • — Harvest scenes during fruit picking
  • — Winter special: Night views of 5 million illumination lights (late Oct-early Feb)

Best Timing

  • — Spring (Mar-May): Tulips and roses in full bloom
  • — Summer (Jul-Aug): Sunflowers and peak fruit picking season
  • — Autumn (Sep-Nov): Cosmos flowers and autumn foliage contrast
  • — Winter (late Oct-early Feb): Night photography during Kobe Illuminage
  • — Morning: Fresh flowers and better lighting conditions

Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this large facility. Check the official website in advance for bloom schedules and harvest seasons as attractions vary by season. A tripod is useful for night photography during the Illuminage period (late Oct-early Feb).

Access

15 minutes by taxi from Kobe Electric Railway 'Okaba Station' or JR 'Sanda Station'. 35 minutes by Shinki Bus (Route 38) from JR 'Sannomiya Station'. Immediately after Rokko-Kita Toll Road 'Ozo IC'. Free parking available (approx. 1,000 spaces).

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