Ichinose Cosmos Garden - A Carpet of Flowers on the Kinan Plateau

Cosmos Fields Blooming in Nature

The Ichinose Cosmos Garden in the western part of Wakayama Prefecture's Kinan region is a paradise of colorful flowers that adorn the autumn. On the elegant Tomida River bank, the red, white, and pink cosmos flowers spread out like a carpet. In the luxurious scenery surrounded by mountains, you can spend a healing time.

Garden Making with Local Affection

This wonderful scenery is created by the hands of local residents such as elementary school students and the elderly community every spring. Everyone sows the seeds together in spring, looks forward to the summer, and eagerly awaits the flowering in autumn. Taking care of the cosmos is a source of pride for the local community, and visitors are welcomed with friendly smiles.

Riverside Drive and Sunset Viewing

You can enter the garden by car and enjoy a drive along the riverside. At the end of the day, the setting sun casts a red light on the cosmos field. Along with the sound of the town's broadcast urging children to return home, the twilight scene has a special flavor. It is also chosen as one of the best sunset viewing spots.

The Cherry Blossom Avenue in Spring

After the cosmos season, beautiful cherry blossoms will color the garden in spring. Walking along the avenue lined with many cherry blossom trees, you can experience the luxury of strolling amidst the falling petals.

At Ichinose Cosmos Garden, you can feel the changing seasons of nature intimately. It is a spot where you can encounter a scenery that warms the heart, filled with the affection of local residents.