Timeline
06:36
Arrive at the entrance of Fruit Flower Park. The gates open at 10:00, but arriving early allows you to secure a good spot for the sunrise if the park is accessible or to wait just outside for the golden light to hit the perimeter.
07:06
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January the sun rises at 07:06, casting a soft light over the greenery and flower beds. If you are visiting on 15 April, sunrise is at 05:28. For 15 July, it is at 04:56. On 15 October, the sun rises at 06:04.
08:06
Stroll through the park once it is fully open. The park opens at 10:00. By this time the morning light is bright and the tulips are fully visible in their spring glory.
Local tip
The park is a popular wedding venue. Mornings are quietest before 10:00 when the formal ceremonies have not yet begun.
Check before you go
- Fruit Flower Park opens at 10:00. Arrive before this time for the sunrise experience.
- The park is closed on holidays. Check the official schedule for your specific date.
- Transport: It is a 35 minute bus ride from Sannomiya. Check the route and first bus times from your starting point to ensure you can arrive before sunrise.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kobe (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).