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Nabana no Sato

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Nabana no Sato

なばなの里

Mie · Kansai

Nabana no Sato is a large flower park inside the Nagashima Resort complex, built around a 9,000m² begonia greenhouse that holds some 600 species and 12,000 blooms under glass whatever the weather outside. Beyond the greenhouse the outdoor beds are replanted through the year — plum, tulips, nemophila and roses each take their turn. The park also runs one of Japan's best-known winter illumination shows.

Why we picked it

Not a hidden gem; one of the most heavily-trafficked illumination destinations in Chubu/Kansai.

Best season
Spring · Autumn · Winter
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 6,736 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Highly seasonal: ¥1,700 (Jun-mid Oct, incl. Begonia Garden) rising to ¥2,500-3,200 Oct-May illumination season.
Nearest station
Kintetsu Nagashima Station (Oct-May direct bus) or Kuwana Station (Jun-Oct direct bus, ~18 min)
Website
nagashima-onsen.co.jp/nabana/index.html

Today

10:00–22:00

Admission

  • Highly seasonal: ¥1,700 (Jun-mid Oct, incl. Begonia Garden) rising to ¥2,500-3,200 Oct-May illumination season.

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

How to get there

No dedicated rail station; shuttle bus required, or ~10 min by car from Wangan-Nagashima IC.

Tags

gardenilluminationflowers

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