Kuju Flower Park to Host First 'Night Flower Park Spring' Featuring Illuminated Nemophila Fields from May 2
Oita's Kuju Flower Park will launch its first spring night event 'Night Flower Park Spring' during the 2026 Golden Week. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of illuminated Nemophila fields paired with a starry sky.
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Located in the Aso-Kuju National Park, "Kuju Flower Park" (Taketa City, Oita Prefecture) will hold its first spring evening special opening, "Night Flower Park Spring ~Sea of Nemophila Blooming at Night~," starting Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Following the great success of evening events held last summer and autumn, the much-anticipated spring version is finally making its debut. The main attraction this time is the Nemophila, blooming all over the hill. The refreshing blue flowers, reminiscent of a clear sky, transform into a mystical "blue sea" when illuminated at night.
■ Three Highlights of the Event
1. First Time! A Mystical "Sea of Nemophila" Emerging at Night
The delicate Nemophila that sway in the breeze during the day show a completely different expression under the night-time illumination. The spectacular view created by the blue-lit flower fields and the starry sky of the Kuju Plateau, which boasts some of the highest transparency in Japan at an altitude of 850m, is breathtakingly beautiful.
2. Gourmet Dining & Shopping in the Night Park
During the night event, food, drink, and souvenir shops within the park will have special opening hours. At popular dining spots like "Parterre" and "Honeycomb cafe," you can enjoy a leisurely meal or snack in the extraordinary atmosphere of the illuminated night park.
3. Limited Photo Spots Perfect for Social Media
New photo spots have been introduced to the park since April. You can capture a special photo unique to this spring, surrounded by mystical light and flowers (*Please wait for your turn and share the space during busy times).
■ Three Tips (Pro-moves) for Visitors to Enjoy Comfortably
1. Arrive while it's still light to enjoy the sunset-to-night gradation!
Crowded parking lots are expected during the period (especially Golden Week). Admission for this event starts at 18:00 (Sunset on May 8 is 18:57). By arriving while it's still bright before sunset, you can avoid congestion and enjoy the dramatic change from the sunset-tinted flower fields to the gradual illumination.
2. Bring your own "lantern" for safety and as a photographic accent!
The park utilizes natural terrain, so there are steps and slopes. As it gets very dark at night, we ask visitors to bring flashlights. However, lanterns are especially recommended. They not only help you walk safely but also allow you to take even more wonderful photos, as if you've wandered into a picture book world, when posed with the glowing blue sea of Nemophila.
3. Higher plateaus get cold at night. Bring a jacket!
The Kuju Plateau has a chilly mountain air after sunset. To enjoy your night walk comfortably, please bring something to wear over your clothes.
■ Event Overview
- Event Name: First Night Flower Park Spring - Sea of Nemophila Blooming at Night
- Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 6 (Wed), 9 (Sat), 23 (Sat), 30 (Sat), 2026
- Hours: 18:00 Open – 21:00 Close (Last entry 20:30) *Daytime visitors must exit at 17:30.
- Night Admission: Adults 1,000 yen / Children 400 yen
- Venue: Kuju Flower Park (4050 Kuju, Kuju-machi, Taketa-shi, Oita)
- Official Website: https://kuju-flower-park.com/
Following the great success of evening events held last summer and autumn, the much-anticipated spring version is finally making its debut. The main attraction this time is the Nemophila, blooming all over the hill. The refreshing blue flowers, reminiscent of a clear sky, transform into a mystical "blue sea" when illuminated at night.
■ Three Highlights of the Event
1. First Time! A Mystical "Sea of Nemophila" Emerging at Night
The delicate Nemophila that sway in the breeze during the day show a completely different expression under the night-time illumination. The spectacular view created by the blue-lit flower fields and the starry sky of the Kuju Plateau, which boasts some of the highest transparency in Japan at an altitude of 850m, is breathtakingly beautiful.
2. Gourmet Dining & Shopping in the Night Park
During the night event, food, drink, and souvenir shops within the park will have special opening hours. At popular dining spots like "Parterre" and "Honeycomb cafe," you can enjoy a leisurely meal or snack in the extraordinary atmosphere of the illuminated night park.
3. Limited Photo Spots Perfect for Social Media
New photo spots have been introduced to the park since April. You can capture a special photo unique to this spring, surrounded by mystical light and flowers (*Please wait for your turn and share the space during busy times).
■ Three Tips (Pro-moves) for Visitors to Enjoy Comfortably
1. Arrive while it's still light to enjoy the sunset-to-night gradation!
Crowded parking lots are expected during the period (especially Golden Week). Admission for this event starts at 18:00 (Sunset on May 8 is 18:57). By arriving while it's still bright before sunset, you can avoid congestion and enjoy the dramatic change from the sunset-tinted flower fields to the gradual illumination.
2. Bring your own "lantern" for safety and as a photographic accent!
The park utilizes natural terrain, so there are steps and slopes. As it gets very dark at night, we ask visitors to bring flashlights. However, lanterns are especially recommended. They not only help you walk safely but also allow you to take even more wonderful photos, as if you've wandered into a picture book world, when posed with the glowing blue sea of Nemophila.
3. Higher plateaus get cold at night. Bring a jacket!
The Kuju Plateau has a chilly mountain air after sunset. To enjoy your night walk comfortably, please bring something to wear over your clothes.
■ Event Overview
- Event Name: First Night Flower Park Spring - Sea of Nemophila Blooming at Night
- Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 6 (Wed), 9 (Sat), 23 (Sat), 30 (Sat), 2026
- Hours: 18:00 Open – 21:00 Close (Last entry 20:30) *Daytime visitors must exit at 17:30.
- Night Admission: Adults 1,000 yen / Children 400 yen
- Venue: Kuju Flower Park (4050 Kuju, Kuju-machi, Taketa-shi, Oita)
- Official Website: https://kuju-flower-park.com/