Rokko Highland Botanical Garden ~Spring Fairies~ The colonies of "Katakuri and Kiku-zaki Ichige" are at their best!
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- Rokko Highland Botanical Garden ~Spring Fairies~ The colonies of "Katakuri and Kiku-zaki Ichige" are at their best!
- Date: March 30, 2026
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Rokko Mountain Tourist Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nada-ku, Kobe City, President: Akiteru Senoo) operates the Rokko Highland Botanical Garden, where the colonies of spring fairies, Katakuri and Kiku-zaki Ichige , are at their best. ◆ Katakuri (Lily Family) A perennial plant that grows widely in forests and wildlands from Hokkaido to Kyushu and blooms only on clear days. The above-ground parts, such as leaves, are present until May when the forest floor is bright, after which they go dormant until t
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- Rokko Highland Botanical Garden ~Spring Fairies~ The colonies of "Katakuri and Kiku-zaki Ichige" are at their best! (March 30, 2026)
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- March 30, 2026
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Rokko Mountain Tourist Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nada-ku, Kobe City, President: Akiteru Senoo) operates the Rokko Highland Botanical Garden, where the colonies of spring fairies, Katakuri and Kiku-zaki Ichige, are at their best.
◆ Katakuri (Lily Family)
A perennial plant that grows widely in forests and wildlands from Hokkaido to Kyushu and blooms only on clear days.
The above-ground parts, such as leaves, are present until May when the forest floor is bright, after which they go dormant until the following spring. Plants with such life cycles are called spring ephemerals, and Katakuri is one of them. It bears one flower on a 10-20 cm tall flower stalk, and it takes about 7-8 years from seed to bloom. In the past, it was used as a raw material for katakuriko (potato starch), and high-quality starch made from its bulbs was used, but now potato starch is used as a substitute.
In the garden, approximately 5,000 plants are blooming sequentially, and they are expected to be enjoyed until late April.
◆ Kiku-zaki Ichige (Buttercup Family)
A perennial plant that grows on the forest floor in deciduous broad-leaved forest zones. The Japanese name comes from the fact that it bears only one flower on a flower stalk of about 15 cm.
In the garden, colonies are at their best in various places within the wooded areas, and since they bloom in the same location as Katakuri, you can enjoy seeing them side-by-side.
They are expected to be enjoyed until mid-April.
■ Event Information "Rokko Highland Botanical Garden x Koyomi Seikatsu / Hanabiyori"
Exhibitions on the 72-hour seasonal calendar and flower colors, and a flower-collecting stamp rally will be held. Enjoy time appreciating and cherishing the four seasons along with the flowers of alpine plants from the Alps, Himalayas, and Japan.
【Dates】April 1 (Wed) - July 12 (Sun)
【Time】10:00 - 17:00 (Ticket sales end at 16:30)
【Participation Fee】Free (Separate admission fee required)
◆ Business Overview
【Opening Period】Now open - November 29 (Sun) *There are closing days. Please check the HP.
【Opening Hours】10:00 - 17:00 (Ticket sales end at 16:30)
【Admission Fee】Adults (junior high school students and above) ¥900 / Children (4 years old - elementary school students) ¥450
【Parking Fee】¥1,000, Busy days (Golden Week): ¥2,000
*Business hours and event details may be changed or canceled due to severe weather.
Rokko Mountain Portal Site https://www.rokkosan.com/
Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/03/97571ce474a8b74525...
FAQ
What are the main attractions at Rokko Highland Botanical Garden during the spring season?
The main attractions are the blooming colonies of "Katakuri" and "Kiku-zaki Ichige," referred to as "spring fairies."
What is a "spring ephemeral" and how does it relate to the Katakuri flower?
A "spring ephemeral" is a plant that emerges, blooms, and goes dormant quickly, like the Katakuri, whose above-ground parts disappear by May after blooming.
How long does it take for a Katakuri plant to bloom from seed?
It takes approximately 7 to 8 years for a Katakuri plant to reach its blooming stage from a seed.
Where can visitors see the Kiku-zaki Ichige flowers at the garden?
Visitors can enjoy the Kiku-zaki Ichige colonies in various wooded areas within the garden, often blooming alongside Katakuri.
What special event is being held in conjunction with the spring flowers at the garden?
An event titled "Rokko Highland Botanical Garden x Koyomi Seikatsu / Hanabiyori" is being held, featuring exhibitions on seasonal calendars and flower colors, and a flower-collecting stamp rally.