Asaka Fiori Fiorista

Located just thirty minutes from Osaka city centre, Asaka is well located to explore the many attractions in the area and the nearby Takarazuka Garden Fields is the ideal spot to start. Enjoy a meal in the restaurant and wander around the beautiful English garden. Others prefer to make the short journey to Osaka to see the Garden of Floral Culture which is a delight whatever the season. Follow the trails and take in the beauty of the flowerbeds laid out with peonies, roses and hydrangeas. The greenhouse is a sight to behold in itself as it is shaped in the form of a pyramid and designed to resemble a flower bud. The beautiful Aramaki Rose Garden is another favorite place for visitors who would like to see flowers near Asaka. With over ten thousand roses and some refreshing fountains, this park is a hit with families and lovers. About 30 minutes from Asaka is the Expo 70 Commemorative Park which is a splendid cherry blossom viewing spot in the spring months – the evenings are a great time to visit as the trees are dressed up with lights and look simply spectacular. Elsewhere, a thirty minute drive away from the city lies Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park, which is a former host of the International Greenery Exposition and boasts a huge array of tulips, vibrant azaleas and fragrant roses depending on the season.