From early to mid-June, colorful irises will be in full bloom at Kobe City Suma Rikyu Park in Suma Ward, Kobe City.
The hollyhock
At the “Iris Garden” located at the foot of “Tsukimiyama,” a famous moon-viewing spot associated with the Tale of Genji, about 70 species and 6,000 plants including “Aoi no Ue,” “Kaorukun,” and “Hikaru Genji” gracefully and quietly bloom, delighting visitors’ eyes.
Kaorukun
Although the rainy season started early this year, the opening of the blooms is said to be the same as usual. Other flowers such as “hydrangeas” and “lilies” will be in full bloom at the same time. The person in charge says, “Please enjoy the flowers blooming in sequence from early to late blooming. <
The beauty of the flowers is so beautiful that it blows away the dampness of the rainy season! You will want to take pictures of them.
Detailed information
- Best time to visit
- From early June to mid-June
- Location
- Kobe City Suma Rikyu Park
(1-1 Higashisuma, Suma-ku, Kobe)
Find it on GoogleMaps - Hours
- 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
*Extended opening hours until 18:00 on June 3-4 - Closed
- Thursdays
- Admission fee
- 15 years and older: 400 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen