Awaji Hanasajiki Park

Awaji Hanasajiki is a 15-hectare prefectural flower park situated on the northern hills of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. The site is called Awaji sajiki, named after sajiki seki—the "special viewing seats" at festivals and fireworks displays. At an altitude of about 250 meters above sea level, this elevated location provides panoramic views of the Akashi Strait and Osaka Bay while serving as one of Japan's premier flower viewing destinations.

The park transforms throughout the year with seasonal displays of rape blossoms, poppies, cleome, cosmos, stock, and more. It is the prefectural park to visit, hosting seasonal flowers that represents Awaji island. The expansive flower fields create colorful carpets across the plateau, offering visitors spectacular photographic opportunities and scenic views that combine natural beauty with the coastal landscape beyond.

Visitors can explore the flower fields along designated walking paths and enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside and sea. The park features a direct sales shop where local souvenirs and products are available for purchase. The elevated position makes this location particularly appealing for those seeking panoramic vistas, as the name "hanasajiki" literally refers to premium viewing seats.

Admission to Awaji Hanasajiki is free, though parking is available for 200 yen per visit. The parking area accommodates 200 spaces for regular vehicles, with electronic payment supported at advance payment machines. The park is a 12-minute drive from the Sumoto Interchange on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway.

There are no trains on Awaji Island, and aside from bus services, there is limited public transport on the island. To reach the island by public transport, take the train from Osaka (Osaka Umeda) Station, JR Sannomiya Station, or Kobe Sannomiya Station and transfer to the express bus. From Maiko Station on JR, get off at Higashiura Bus Terminal by Kosoku Maiko Bus, followed by a 10-minute taxi ride from the Bus Terminal. It is also possible to take the ferry connecting Akashi Port to Iwaya Port on the north of the island.