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First Nagisa Park
A lakeside park on Lake Biwa where Approx. 12,000 rapeseed flowers and sunflowers fill the grounds.
Right by the lakeshore, and just a short distance from Biwako Ohashi Bridge connecting Otsu and Moriyama, this park becomes a sea of flowers in season. It’s especially known for rapeseed flowers and sunflowers. At peak bloom, Approx. 12,000 rapeseed flowers and Approx. 12,000 sunflowers spread across the grounds. Many visitors come with cameras in hand to capture the views over an area of Approx. 4,000 square meters.
Rapeseed flower season is best from late January to early February. These early-blooming rapeseed flowers, called Kanzaki Hanana, create a vivid contrast of bright yellow against the sky. Photos with the Hira Mountains—often still capped with snow across Lake Biwa—are especially popular.
From mid-July to late July, a smaller sunflower variety known as Kids Smile comes into bloom. The plants grow to 1.2 to 1.7 meters tall, and the flowers tend to bloom evenly, creating a bright, vibrant look across the park.
Bloom updates during the season are posted on the website, so it’s worth checking before you go.
Highlights
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Set by the lakeshore not far from Biwako Ohashi Bridge.
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Known for abundant rapeseed flowers and sunflowers.
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Rapeseed flower season runs from late January to early February.
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Sunflowers typically bloom from mid-July to late July.
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Vivid yellow blooms set against the sky, with the Hira Mountains in the background.
Photos
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Enjoy the contrast with the crisp, clear air unique to winter
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In summer, the cheerful colors of the sunflowers give the park a completely different look
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No.
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Are there restrooms?
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Temporary restrooms are available only during the open period.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No.
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When is the park open?
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It is decided based on the flower growing conditions. Please check our association’s website or Instagram.
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Is there parking?
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A temporary parking lot is available only during the open period. Please check our association’s website or Instagram.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 第1なぎさ公園
- Postal Code
- 524-0101
- Address
- Imahama-cho (lakeside area), Moriyama City, Shiga
- Closed
- Open only during the flowering season (no closing days)
- Hours
- Open for strolling at any time
- Admission
- Free
- Access
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1) Approx. 22 minutes by car from JR Moriyama Station
2) Approx. 11 minutes by car from JR Katata Station - Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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