GALLERY
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.






