اماجاساكي الزهور

Amagasaki is more of an industrial area than a place to visit, and as such doesn’t have a load of attractions. However, as it is located just outside Osaka, Amagasaki is well placed for exploring the Osaka area and its’ many attractions. Amagasaki is located near to the city of Hirakata which is a flower lover’s paradise! Hirakata is known the world over for its yearly chrysanthemum celebration Held annually, dolls are decorated with fantastic displays of flowers - and have been since the turn of the 19th century. Hirakata and the chrysanthemum are closely linked, and you will be interested to learn that the sign in Japanese sign language for the city of Hirakata is the shape of the flower! There are so many flower related attractions in Hirakata, which is about 30 minutes from Amagasaki that it is definitely worth a visit for flower lovers. Nearby Yamadaike Park is a favorite amongst locals and is known as the place to head during the cherry blossom festival. During the early spring months the trees flower in the most beautiful of pink blossoms, accompanied also by some pretty stunning plum blossoms too.