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Kobe Municipal Suma Rikyu Park

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Kobe Municipal Suma Rikyu Park

An elegant garden with imperial ties, colored by seasonal flowers throughout the year.

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Supervised by :  神戸市立須磨離宮公園

Built on the former site of the imperial villa Muko Rikyu, this park features gardens and open spaces on a hill overlooking Osaka Bay. It opened in 1967 as Kobe Municipal Suma Rikyu Park and is now a relaxing place to enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the year.

In the Royal Rose Garden at the center of the park, Approx. 4,000 rose bushes of 300 varieties reach their peak twice a year, in spring and fall. The symmetrically designed garden, centered around a European-style fountain, is beautiful, and it is fun to stroll through the collection of varieties named after members of imperial and royal families, as well as artists. There are also an iris garden, camellia garden, plum grove, and peony garden, offering different seasonal highlights.

The park also has field athletics and a jumbo slide for children, making it popular with families. The restaurant, in a location overlooking the park, serves lunch and cafe menu items.

Highlights

  • A stately garden developed on the former site of Muko Rikyu.
  • Approx. 4,000 rose bushes of 300 varieties bloom in spring and fall in the rose garden.
  • Enjoy seasonal flowers such as irises, plum blossoms, and peonies.
  • There are also facilities for children, including field athletics and slides.

Photos

  • A rose garden featuring varieties named after Japan’s imperial family, royalty, and artists

    A rose garden featuring varieties named after Japan’s imperial family, royalty, and artists

  • Irises are at their best in June

    Irises are at their best in June

  • A flower garden laid out inside the botanical garden

    A flower garden laid out inside the botanical garden

  • The peony garden, where Approx. 140 plants of 35 varieties bloom with large flowers

    The peony garden, where Approx. 140 plants of 35 varieties bloom with large flowers

  • An ornamental greenhouse mainly exhibiting subtropical and tropical plants

    An ornamental greenhouse mainly exhibiting subtropical and tropical plants

  • A maple-lined path stretching for Approx. 150m

    A maple-lined path stretching for Approx. 150m

  • Field athletics where children can play actively in nature

    Field athletics where children can play actively in nature

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

There is no free Wi-Fi available.

Q

Are there coin lockers?
A

Paid coin lockers are available at the main gate and the picnic plaza.

Q

Is re-entry allowed?
A

Yes. Please let the ticket booth know when leaving, and you may re-enter. (Vehicle re-entry requires an additional fee.)

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Is there a smoking area?
A

Smoking is prohibited throughout the park. There is no smoking area.

Q

Are there any tourist attractions nearby?
A

Yes, including Suma Sea World and Suma-dera Temple.

Q

Can I enter the park with pets?
A

Pets are not allowed in the park.

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Details

Name in Japanese
神戸市立須磨離宮公園
Postal Code
654-0018
Address
1-1 Higashi-Suma, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Phone
078-732-6688
Closed on
Thursdays (open if Thursday is a national holiday), December 29–January 3
Hours
9:00am–5:00pm (Last admission at 4:30pm)
Admission
Ages 15 and older (excluding junior high school students): 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen
Access
1) A short walk from Rikyu Koen-mae bus stop
2) Approx. 10-minute walk from Sanyo Railway Tsukimiyama Station, Suma-dera Station, or Higashi-Suma Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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