Nasu Flower World―Breathtaking Fields of Blossoms

Nasu Flower World is a tourist garden located in the popular resort area of the Nasu Highlands. Making full use of its vast grounds, the garden features sweeping mass plantings of seasonal flowers, creating dynamic displays that are truly impressive. With a succession of blossoms to enjoy throughout the seasons, it’s a flower-filled oasis you’ll want to return to again and again.

Vast Flower Fields
Set Against the Majestic Nasu Mountains

Located in northern Tochigi Prefecture on the southern slopes of Mount Nasu, the Nasu Highlands are known not only for their hot spring resorts but also for a wealth of leisure facilities such as ranches, campsites, zoos, golf courses, and ski resorts, making it one of Japan’s premier recreational areas.

Opened in 2007, Nasu Flower World is a tourist garden set within this scenic highland region. Covering about 5 hectares (approx.12.4ac.), it offers enough space for visitors to enjoy a leisurely one-hour stroll.

Nasu Flower World is located in a highland area at a relatively high elevation, making it a popular summer retreat.

Representative Toru Wachi explains, “We chose this location for our garden to offer visitors a cooler escape and a chance to enjoy the summer breeze.” The concept is “a simple yet powerful and beautiful garden.”

These dynamic flower fields are arranged in simple, striped zones, creating colorful landscapes that change with the seasons. 

The design also takes into account ease of maintenance, such as planting and fertilizing, ensuring that visitors always enjoy a well-kept carpet of flowers.

At Nasu Flower World, the blooming relay is truly spectacular, with the garden’s scenery gradually shifting as the seasons progress. Spring begins with tulips, followed by nemophila (baby blue eyes), Iceland poppies, lupines, daylilies, celosia, and finally salvias taking the stage. In every season, the vivid colors—made possible by the highland’s sharp contrast between day and night temperatures—are truly captivating. With many visitors returning throughout the year, Nasu Flower World is a destination well worth experiencing.

Spring Begins with tulips,
Followed by Nemophila and Iceland Poppies

The best time to see nemophila in bloom against the blue skies of the Nasu Highlands is from mid-May to mid-June. Approximately 150,000 plants are cultivated across 15,000 square meters (approx.3.7ac.). Visitors are welcome to bring their own food and drinks into the garden, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic lunch or dessert while taking in the scenery.

Iceland poppies are also at their peak from mid-May to mid-June. Around 50,000 poppies in shades of yellow, orange, and white are planted across 15,000 square meters (approx.3.7ac.). In the background, you can admire the beautiful ridgeline stretching from Kurootani and Minamigassan to Chausudake, Ken-ga-mine, and Asahidake.

Early Summer Brings Lupines, Summer Lilies, and Celosia
from Summer to Autumn

The best time to see the lupines is from mid-May to mid-June. About 30,000 plants are cultivated across 10,000 square meters (approx.2.5ac.). The sight of their tall, colorful flower spikes in full bloom is truly spectacular. Pets are welcome in the garden as long as they are leashed, making it a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll while enjoying the flowers.

In July, the lilies reach their peak bloom. About 20,000 lilies are planted across 10,000 square meters (approx.2.5ac.). Visitors can enjoy the striped mass plantings of lilies while feeling the cool summer breezes typical of this summer resort area.

Celosias reach their peak from September to October, with about 250,000 plants spread across 30,000 square meters (approx.7.4ac.). The vast landscape, perfectly filled with vividly colored red and orange blooms, is breathtakingly beautiful and sure to leave visitors in awe.

Bring Your Own Food and Drinks,
and Relax in the Shop’s Rest Area

From the high-ceilinged rest area, you can enjoy panoramic views of the garden. The shop next door sells drinks, soft serve, pizza and more, and visitors are also welcome to bring their own food. After a long stroll through the garden, it’s the perfect spot to relax with a light meal or a cup of tea.

Information

Nasu Flower World

Address: 5341-1 Toyohara Hei, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi/ Japan

Call: +81-(0)287-77-0400

Official Website: http://www.flower-world.net

Access:
・Public transport: About 60 minutes by car from JR Nasushiobara Station West Exit, or about 50 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station West Exit
・By car: About 40 minutes via Prefectural Route 17 north from the Tōhoku Expressway Nasu I.C., turn right at Hiroyachi Intersection, then via Prefectural Route 68; or about 24 minutes from Nasu-Kōgen S.A. via Route 4 and Prefectural Route 305.

Open Season: Late April to late October (until the first frost)

Closed Days: Open year-round

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00

Admission:
・Adults 500–1,000 yen (varies by season)
・Junior & Senior High School Students 300 yen
・Elementary School Students 200 yen
※For groups of 20 or more, admission is discounted by 20%

Parking: 300 spaces (free)