At the Rhododendron Festival held at Mount Hiko Slope Car Hanazono, approximately 5,000 plants of Tsukushi rhododendron bloom in full glory on a vast site of 17,000 square meters.
Rhododendrons are beautiful flowers that make you feel the arrival of spring, and they soothe the hearts of those who see them. Various events are held during the festival period, which can be enjoyed with family and friends.
Also, a stroll surrounded by beautiful flowers in the nature-rich environment of Mount Hiko is sure to refresh both your mind and body.
By all means, please feel the arrival of spring at the Rhododendron Festival.
Access Information
Address: 1487 Oaza Hikosan, Soeda-machi, Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture 824-0721
Phone Number: 0947-85-0375 (Mount Hiko Slope Car / Mount Hiko Flower Garden)
Contact: Mount Hiko Slope Car
FAX Number: 0947-85-0456
Dates: Mid-April to late April 2023
Business Hours: [Mount Hiko Flower Garden] 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed: Irregularly (facility inspection days several times a year)
Admission Fee: [Mount Hiko Flower Garden Admission Fee] Adults (high school students and older): 200 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen, Preschool children: free [Slope Car All-Line Round Trip Ticket] Adults (high school students and older): 830 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 400 yen Various discounts available. Please check the official website for details.
Parking: Available
Access:
- Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Honami-Higashi IC on the Yagiyama Bypass
- Approximately 1 hour from Kokuraminami IC or Yahata IC on the Kyushu Expressway
- Approximately 1 hour from Haki IC or Hita IC on the Oita Expressway
- Approximately 12 minutes by Soeda Town Bus from Hikosan Station on the JR Hita-Hikosan Line, get off at the Copper Torii gate
Website: Official Website of Mount Hiko Slope Car / Mount Hiko Flower Garden, Instagram, Twitter
Remarks: The slope car was out of service due to the introduction of new vehicles, but it will be reopened on March 29th (Wednesday) at 1:00 PM (please check the official website for details)