Osaka Spring Tradition: Osaka Maishima Seaside Park 'Nemophila Festival 2026' finally opens on Saturday, April 11! Direct shuttle bus 'Nemophila Liner' decided to operate
PSJ Corporation will host the 'Nemophila Festival 2026' and a kitchen car festival at Maishima starting April 11, alongside shuttle bus operations.
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PSJ Corporation (Representative: Toru Okumura, Headquarters: Kawachinagano City, Osaka Prefecture) will simultaneously hold the 'Nemophila Festival 2026' and 'Kitchen Car Fes in Maishima' at Osaka Maishima Seaside Park from Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, May 10, 2026. Prior to the opening of the park, we are pleased to announce the implementation of events such as the operation of the direct shuttle bus 'Nemophila Liner' to the venue and a violin recital.
The 'Nemophila Festival' is a major spring event held in Maishima, located next to Yumeshima, the venue for last year's Osaka Expo. Here, visitors can admire nemophila blooming across a vast 44,000-square-meter site while feeling the pleasant sea breeze and looking out at the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in the distance.
Timed to coincide with the best viewing period of nemophila from April to May, the harmony of the nemophila dyeing the entire hill blue, the vast sea of Osaka Bay, and the clear blue sky is a spectacular view you will definitely want to capture in photos.
Last year, we suspended operations due to the holding of the Osaka Expo, but in 2024, 230,000 visitors attended the event over approximately one month.
The venue features numerous photo spots, including a large 'MAISHIMA' monument and an area where you can see a collaboration between seasonal flowers and nemophila. In addition, extended business hours until sunset will be implemented exclusively on weekends, holidays, and Golden Week. Illuminated by the Maishima sunset, which was selected as one of the '100 Best Sunsets in Japan', you can enjoy nemophila shining fantastically, differently from the daytime. Furthermore, 12 kitchen cars from all over the country will gather in the park, allowing you to taste a variety of gourmet foods such as light meals and sweets.
*A famous sunset spot in Japan selected by the 'NPO Japanese Archipelago Sunset and Sunrise Hometown Making Association'
Direct Shuttle Bus 'Nemophila Liner' Decided to Operate for Smooth Access to the Venue
This time, we will operate the direct shuttle bus 'Nemophila Liner' from JR Sakurajima Station, the nearest station to the venue, to Osaka Maishima Seaside Park. We will increase the number of buses, especially on holidays, so please use it when you visit.
Stops handled: Only in front of JR Sakurajima Station and the Maishima event venue
Operating period: Saturday, April 18, 2026 to Wednesday, May 6 (Holiday)
Fare: Adults 300 yen / Children 500 yen
*Commuter passes, coupon cards, mobile tickets, etc. cannot be used.
*Please see the URL below for services not covered.
Timetable/Details: (link omitted)
The 'Nemophila Festival' is a major spring event held in Maishima, located next to Yumeshima, the venue for last year's Osaka Expo. Here, visitors can admire nemophila blooming across a vast 44,000-square-meter site while feeling the pleasant sea breeze and looking out at the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in the distance.
Timed to coincide with the best viewing period of nemophila from April to May, the harmony of the nemophila dyeing the entire hill blue, the vast sea of Osaka Bay, and the clear blue sky is a spectacular view you will definitely want to capture in photos.
Last year, we suspended operations due to the holding of the Osaka Expo, but in 2024, 230,000 visitors attended the event over approximately one month.
The venue features numerous photo spots, including a large 'MAISHIMA' monument and an area where you can see a collaboration between seasonal flowers and nemophila. In addition, extended business hours until sunset will be implemented exclusively on weekends, holidays, and Golden Week. Illuminated by the Maishima sunset, which was selected as one of the '100 Best Sunsets in Japan', you can enjoy nemophila shining fantastically, differently from the daytime. Furthermore, 12 kitchen cars from all over the country will gather in the park, allowing you to taste a variety of gourmet foods such as light meals and sweets.
*A famous sunset spot in Japan selected by the 'NPO Japanese Archipelago Sunset and Sunrise Hometown Making Association'
Direct Shuttle Bus 'Nemophila Liner' Decided to Operate for Smooth Access to the Venue
This time, we will operate the direct shuttle bus 'Nemophila Liner' from JR Sakurajima Station, the nearest station to the venue, to Osaka Maishima Seaside Park. We will increase the number of buses, especially on holidays, so please use it when you visit.
Stops handled: Only in front of JR Sakurajima Station and the Maishima event venue
Operating period: Saturday, April 18, 2026 to Wednesday, May 6 (Holiday)
Fare: Adults 300 yen / Children 500 yen
*Commuter passes, coupon cards, mobile tickets, etc. cannot be used.
*Please see the URL below for services not covered.
Timetable/Details: (link omitted)