Kuju Flower Park in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture, is holding its Lavender Harvest Festival — "Fragrance Gathered, Early Summer Flower Time" — from Saturday, June 27 to Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Set at an elevation of 850 meters on the Kuju Highland, a 5,000 m² lavender hill is blanketed by around 5,000 lavender plants in full bloom, turning the hillside a fresh shade of purple. The breeze carries the flowers' fragrance across the park, offering a sensory immersion in early summer on the highland.
Kuju Flower Park spans a vast 220,000 m² grounds, with approximately 500 varieties and 5 million flowers blooming from spring through autumn. Beyond the flowers, the park offers unobstructed highland views, birdsong, and on clear nights, a sky filled with stars — a retreat for all the senses. The park also features cafes, restaurants, a shop stocked with local souvenirs, and a dog run. Pets are admitted free of charge, making this a popular destination for families, couples, and pet owners looking to spend a full day in nature.
Lavender Picking Experience — Rare in Kyushu
Kuju Flower Park is one of only a handful of spots in Kyushu where visitors can pick their own lavender. The variety grown here is lavandin, prized for its clean, refreshing scent and lasting fragrance.
Harvested lavender can be used to make dried flowers, potpourri, sachets, or wreaths to enjoy at home. The timing of your visit affects what the blooms are best suited for:
- Early period (late June): Buds are plentiful — ideal for dried flowers
- Late period (early July): Flowers begin to open — best for potpourri and other crafts
Lavender Harvest Festival & Picking Experience
- Dates: Saturday, June 27 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
- The event period may be extended or shortened depending on growing conditions.
- Venue: Kuju Flower Park — Lavender Hill
- Address: 4050 Kuju, Kuju-machi, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture 878-0201
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (last entry 3:30 PM)
- How to participate: Head to the lavender field after entering the park and check in at the reception
- Price: 100 stems / ¥500
Scissors are provided, and staff will explain how to pick the lavender at check-in.
The event proceeds in light rain. It will be canceled in heavy rain or severe weather (check the official website and SNS for updates).
Garden Events
- Lavender soft serve ice cream (with chamomile)
- Lavender goods and fragrance crafts for sale (potpourri, accessories, natural soap, and more)
Park Facilities
The park is home to cafes and restaurants where guests can relax while surrounded by flowers, along with a fragrance shop and dried flower boutique. An on-site glamping facility, "Kuju Flower Park Glamping Park Hana to Hoshi," is also available for those who want to extend their stay and experience the flower fields and starry skies overnight.
