Park / Green Space Spots in Hyogo Area

  • Hyogo Prefectural Park Awaji Hanasajiki
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    4.0
    325 Reviews
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    Hyogo Awaji-shi Kusumoto 3805-7
    "A renowned destination for flowers worthy of its location on the ""Island of Flowers,"" this park was established by the Hyogo Prefecture in April 1998. ""Hanasajiki"" literally means ""flower theater gallery"" and is derived from a desire that visitors will stroll among the park's flowers stretching away like a carpet and find their own ""gallery seat."" Seasonal flower fields sprawl across grounds equal to four Koshien Stadiums in size. Visitors can enjoy rapeseed and Chinese violet cress flowers in spring, spider flowers and sunflowers in summer, cosmos and salvia in autumn, and hoary stock in winter. Great effort has been put into the design of the park's flower fields in order to delight the eyes of visitors."

    We went here with my folks who were visiting and it really dies have some great views. My parents are really into painting so did some of the landscapes. They’re currently building another place so I...

  • Itami Sky Park
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    4.5
    252 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Itamishi Morimoto 7-1-1
    "A park located right next to the ""Itami Sky Park Kamisuko"" bus stop and a 10-minute drive from the Toyonaka-kita exit on the Hanshin Expressway Ikeda Route. Inside the park's central building, there are exhibits on area ruins dating back to the distant Yayoi period (B.C.300-250) as well as an actual air traffic control radar system. The park is planted with trees from the prefectures reachable from the nearby Osaka International Airport and from the Sky Terrace visitors can watch planes taking off and landing with their own eyes or using provided monitors. In the spring, a hill in the park blooms with some 14 thousand azalea plants, and, at night, another hill sparkles with LED's arranged in the shape of constellations."

    We brought our kids there and there was a nice playground for them, plus a good view of incoming and outgoing airplanes. Perhaps a food vendor or two would make it even more complete, especially on...

  • Awaji Island Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park
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    4.5
    159 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Awajishi Yumebutai 8-10
    "This park is adjacent to the Awaji Yumebutai leisure complex. Designed to be a ""leisurely garden by the sea,"" it's full of flowers and greenery and has a resort feel. The spacious grounds have a large lawn, the Yumekko Land playground with 150 types of equipment, the large Children's Forest play area, and lots of other facilities for family fun. There's also a pond where you can ride swan boats, and kids can play in the water at their ""Jyabu Jyabu Pond"" that's open from spring to fall."

    I absolutely loved the 90 minutes I walked there. I did it the last day of my trip. I wished I did the first day so I would go every morning as I was staying in Westin near by.

  • Rokko Garden Terrace
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    4.0
    206 Reviews
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    Hyogo Pref. Koubeshi Nada-ku Rokkousanchou Gokaiyama 1877-9
    A multipurpose facility located on Mt. Rokko, a tourist destination popular for its view of the nearby cityscape at night situated in Kobe’s Nada Ward. The facility hosts a café, restaurants, and shops centering around a grand viewing terrace. The area around the viewing tower is filled with quaint European-style buildings, creating a fairy tale-like atmosphere. Sights such as the streets of Kobe and the Akashi Strait can be viewed from various areas throughout the facility and visitors can enjoy different aspects of the area depending on the location, time of day, and season. The mesh domed Rokko-Shidare Observatory viewing area is lit up at night and is a must-see.

    The shopping area is made up of a group of outbuildings bunched together. Be aware that captured audience pricing is prevalent. Souvenir shops, a quasi-grocery store called Horti, a...

  • Maiko Park
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    4.0
    175 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Koubeshi Tarumi-ku Higashimaikochou 2051
    A municipal park with an exotic atmosphere opened in 1900. The park is located at the foot of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge a five-minute walk from Maiko Station on the JR San'yo Main Line as well as Sanyo Electric Railway Maiko-koen Station. Maiko Beach is known for its spectacular white sands and green pines as well as its commanding view of Awaji Island and has been praised in poem and song since ancient times. Today, some 1,800 pines grow in a grove in the area. Various historic structures restored or rebuilt to their full glory stand on the park's grounds and are open to the public, such as the Former Residence of the Kinoshita Family, an early modern Japanese home built in the tea ceremony arbor style; and the Former Residence of Sanji Muto, a Western-style home built in the Colonial style.

    The bridge hangs over this park. Why was this park built, just to gobble up more budget? Devastating!

  • Kobe Suma Rikyu Park
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    4.0
    157 Reviews
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    Hyogo Pref. Koubeshi Suma-ku Higashisuma 1-1
    This is the municipal public park maintained on the site of the former imperial gardens (Suma Rikyu Park) in Suma Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, and there is the main park and a botanical garden located on a hillside which commands a view over Osaka Bay. In the main garden, there is a European style plaza with a water fountain which is reminiscent of the former imperial residence and a “Rose Garden of Princes and Lords”, you can enjoy a refined tea time in the rest house which has been fashioned in a palatial image. The flowers of the four seasons such as the irises, camellias, tree peony and plums are beautiful, and the autumn colors of “Midori Taki (green waterfall)” is also a must see. There are field athletics and a children’s playground in the park, and even bringing the children with you, one can enjoy spending all day there.

    The park has a distinguished history, as the word “rikyu” suggests. The word means a palace for pleasure, and it used to be owned by Imperial Household. Since the ancient times, Suma was well known...

  • Kobe Sports Park
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    4.0
    86 Reviews
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    Hyogo Kobe-shi Suma-ku Midoridai
    "This large sports park is situated on the northwest side of Kobe City. The park's vast, lush grounds encompass sports facilities such as Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium, which served as a National Athletic Meet venue; and the domed Green Arena Kobe gymnasium. The park is also a famous destination for flower viewing, exploding with the blossoms of some 50 thousand canola plants in spring and 100 thousand cosmos in autumn. Park areas such as Boken no Kuni (""Adventure Land""), outfitted with an ultra-long slide and health-promoting playground equipment; and Shizen no Kuni (""Nature Land""), which has long slides built on the side of a mountain, bustle with families and children throughout the year."

    オリックス・バファローズの試合観戦に訪問しました。アクセスは公園内に駅がある神戸市営地下鉄が圧倒的に便利だと思います。

  • Ako Seaside Park
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    4.0
    68 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Akoushi Misaki 1857-5
    This expansive park is approximately ten minutes by car from the Sanyo Expressway's Ako Interchange. Built on a large former saltpan in 1987, it gives a glimpse into Ako's history. It has lots of entertaining spots for the whole family, including a boat and canoe launch, the Wanpaku Playground with a shipwreck-shaped playscape and obstacle courses, and the Wakuwaku Fun Park with rides like a large Ferris wheel. There's lots of greenery, so it's a great place for a stroll while taking in the birdlife and seasonal flowers. It has a car camping ground too, so you can enjoy the beautiful environment at your leisure.

    赤穂市にある広大な公園です。海に面しているので、夏は特に、家族連れには楽しいでしょうね。観覧車などのアトラクションもあるのですが、時間もなくて断念。塩づくり体験など、ユニークな体験プログラムも用意されているそうです。

  • Aramaki Rose Park
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    4.5
    83 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Itamishi Aramaki 6-5-50
    "A garden adjoining Midori no Plaza a 10-minute drive from the Takarazuka interchange on the Chugoku Expressway. Some 10 thousand rose plants spanning around 250 varieties from countries around the world grow in the garden. The garden is divided into a local rose garden planted with varieties like the Madam Violet and Amatsu Otome, a cultivar created in Itami City and named after a popular opera star of the time; and the ""Hasselt"" garden named after Itami's sister city in Belgium. The best time to see the garden's roses is from mid-May to mid-June and from mid-October to mid-November."

    東京から大阪の移動で 伊丹空港を利用時 空港内の案内所で こちらを知り 初めて 5月12日急遽訪問しました。こちらは250種 1万本とハラ園としての規模も大きく 園内に高低差8mあり その高低差を利用してハラが咲いているので ハラが咲いている景観を一望出来ることです(添付 写真参照)。東京にも ハラ園は多々ありますが このように一望できる庭園は 初体験です。

  • Arima Fuji Park
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    4.0
    74 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Sandashi Fukushima 1091-2
    A park located a 15-minute drive from the Kobe-Sanda interchange. A vast park opened in 2001, the park has designed to meet the diversifying needs of the community, and some its many facilities include a nature learning center where visitors can find out about the local ecosystem and wildlife; an old-fashioned thatched roof Japanese home used to convey Japanese culture and traditions; and a park center which can be used for all manner of presentations, performances, and events. The park's 178.2-hectare grounds encompass several walking trails leading from the park center and Fukuji Oike Pond up to the top of Mt. Arima Fuji, and visitors can enjoy the beauty of mountain valley woodlands and terraced rice fields as suits their stamina and interest.

    It is a very nice place to walk around. Very peaceful and a good place for kids too. There are many activities for children.

  • Meriken Park
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    Hyogo Pref. Koubeshi Chuou-ku Hatobachou
    The park was created by reclaiming the space between Meriken Wharf and Naka-Tottei Pier, where Kobe Port Tower stands. Many buildings with distinctive designs, such as the Kobe Maritime Museum and hotels, make it one of the most representative landscapes of the Port of Kobe. It is also a popular night view spot with lights and illumination.
  • Hyogo Prefectural Kabutoyama Forest Park
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    4.0
    62 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Kabutoyamachou 43
    "You can reach this prefectural park by taking a bus from any station in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture to the Kenritsu Kabutoyama Shinrin Koen Mae bus stop and walking a short distance. It's ""Symbol Zone"" with various monuments runs east-west and has a view of Mt. Kabuto. There's also a plum grove with 40 trees and a waterfront area. Hiking trails wind up the mountain with break spots along the way, and you can boost your strength with the park's fitness corner. There's a panoramic view of the Hanshin area from the lookout plaza."

    ハイキングや登山だけでなく容易に六甲山の自然や歴史遺跡なども楽しめるエリアである。有名なお寺もある。 駐車場は無料であり、適当な施設も整っている。アイスクリームの自販機もよかった。

  • Sunflower Hill Park
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    4.0
    24 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Onoshi Kiyotanichou 1545-321
    "This huge, eight-hectare park is visited by approximately 700 thousand people annually. In summer, a veritable carpet of 380 thousand sunflowers blooms in front of the park and, in fall, 3.8 million cosmos. A granite ""Sunflower Tower"" landmark stands in the park. Other facilities include seasonal flower beds, a huge playground, a water fountain for children to play in, and an expansive natural grass lawn, making this park a place where everyone from families with children to elderly married couples can have fun. In addition, there's the Sun Patio Ono farmers' market, which sells local produce; and the Osuto local specialty products hall. Here you can enjoy a relaxing and fun time while surrounded by flowers and greenery."

    国道175号線の近くにある公園。 『公園』と名乗っていながらも結構な大きさ(約80,000m²)を持っており、入り口や出口を見失うことがあった。 しかし、それを除けば文句なし。 ひまわりの丘公園は、北播磨で最大の観光スポットではないかと勝手に自分で思っている。 四季折々に見せる花の景色が最高で、SNSで映えること間違いなし。 写真を撮るのに熱中したのはこの『ひまわりの丘公園』が初めてだと思う。

  • Awaji Farm Park England Hill
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Hyogo Minami-awaji-shi Yagiyogikami 1401
    "This agricultural park was created in the image of the English Lake District and is divided into two areas, ""England"" and ""Green Hill,"" where visitors can experience harvesting vegetables, making bread and butter by hand, and interacting with animals. In the playground, visitors can enjoy go-carts and other rides, ground golf, horseback riding, etc. The Koala Pavilion, where visitors can meet koalas, is particularly popular."

    イングランドエリアのファーマーズキッチンで昼食を摂りました。バーベキューのエリアと別れていて、気軽に食事ができます。味はまあまあ値段は高めです。淡路島名物になっている淡路牛を食べました。こちらの牛重はバーベキュー丼といった感じでした。お肉は美味しかったです。

  • Mikiyama Forest Park
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    4.0
    20 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Mikishi Fukui Mikiyama 2465-1
    A park located a 10 minute drive from the Miki-Ono interchange on the Sanyo Expressway. Situated in the center of Miki City, the park's vast grounds are equivalent in size to 20 Koshien Stadiums and visitors can take in its abundant, seasonal natural beauty. There are a variety of walking courses, and visitors can choose a course tailored to their interests and desired degree of physical exertion. In addition, the park is a great place to learn something new while having fun - there's a culture hall in the park, event spaces such as a training hall, and a craft hall where visitors can enjoy activities like wood crafting with all tools and materials provided.

    広い敷地に遊具や紅葉などがあり、楽しむことができました。 どんぐりなども落ちていて、楽しんで拾っていました。 芝生広場がかなり広く、地域の人?が楽しんでいたりしてアットホームな公園でした。 近くに他のアスレチック施設もあるので、1日楽しめると思います。

  • Hitokura Park
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Kawanishishi Kunisaki Tomoaki 1-6
    Mt. Chimyo casts its shape on the surface of Hitokura Dam, and Hitokura Park is a municipal facility at the foot of the mountain. It's divided into four zones: a Waterside Zone, a Hill Zone, a Mountain Zone, and a Nature Center. You can stroll around the reservoir in the Waterside Zone, taking in the beautiful water and its natural surroundings. The hill zone has a wide-open lawn that's great for playing ball or enjoying obstacle courses. A grove of double weeping rosebud cherry trees spreads through the Mountain Zone, making it a good spot to see the seasonal changes. Visit the Nature Center to learn about the Hitokura area's natural environment through workshops and its Ranger Corner.

    緑豊かで、穏やかな気持ちになれました。 初めて訪れましたが、また次に機会があれば行きたいなと考えてます^_^

  • Kamisakabenishi Park (Amagasaki Urban Greening Botanical Garden)
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    4.0
    19 Reviews
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    Hyogo Amagasaki-shi Higashi-tsukaguchicho 2-2-1
    The park is about a 3-minute walk from Hankyu Tsukaguchi Station, and is also home to the Amagasaki City Urban Botanical Garden, which features a green consultation center where visitors can read gardening-related books and attend classes. The garden is also home to three-tiered flower beds, sunken beds, a greenhouse with tropical flowers, plants, cacti, and succulents, a rose garden, a hydrangea garden, and many other flowers that are worthy of being called a botanical garden.

    桜の時期に行きました。 広いので散歩には最適かと思います。 なぜか風の通りが良いのか涼しいです。 整備もされていて綺麗です。

  • Okura Beach Park
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Akashishi Okurakaigandori 2-11
    A park located in Okurakaigandori, Akashi City. Commanding a view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Awaji Island, facilities include an artificial turf field equal to three futsal fields in size, a multipurpose square with a clubhouse, and a swimming beach.

    鉄道でも車でも行ける海辺の便利な公園です。 ショッピングのエリア、スポーツバーベキューのエリアに分かれており、明石市役所裏では釣りを楽しむ人もいました。

  • Ikutagawa Park
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    3.5
    13 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Koubeshi Chuou-ku Kumochichou 4
    A park sprawling 1.6 kilometers north and south along the Ikuta River a three-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station on JR, municipal subway, and Hokushin Kyuko Electric Railway lines. The park extends from Shin-Kobe Station to HAT Yume Park. An avenue of some 150 cherry trees called the Nunobiki Hana Kaido follows the river, and in spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom the Ikuta River Cherry Blossom Festival is held and the trees are lit up at night for visitors to enjoy. Facilities include steps leading to a terraced, maintained section of the river; a playground with large play equipment; and a Chinese-style arbor. Visitors can catch sight of wild birds along the river such as spot-billed ducks.

    朝早い電車の待合に新神戸駅周辺を散策です。駅前からは素晴らし日の出の光景を目にしました。春はあけぼのとはよく言ったものですね。ここの公園は桜が有名、満開時にまた来てみたいものです。

  • Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park
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    Hyougo Pref. Awajishi Kusumoto 2425-2
    This municipal park is located in the hilly area of northern Awaji Island and has a view that stretches from Akashi Strait to Osaka Bay. They hold seasonal flower related events like a cherry blossom festival and a hydrangea festival, as well as programs like parent-child craft classes, star gazing, bird watching, and more. The spacious grounds are divided into four zones, including a recreation area with various playscapes that is popular with kids and parents alike. The Oasis Hall in the Highway Oasis Zone has facilities that include a shop, a restaurant serving Japanese and Western fare made with regional ingredients, a sushi shop, a cafe, and more.

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Hyogo prefecture stretches from the north coast to the south coast on the western end of the popular Kansai region, encompassing verdant mountains, urban beaches, and fantastic historical sights. The prefecture’s main attractions lie along the south coast at Kobe, the prefectural capital, a pretty harbor city best known for its production of the renowned Kobe beef, and Himeji, the home of Himeji Castle, one of the country’s most beautifully preserved feudal castles, perched magically atop a hill.

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