Roses and perennials are currently in full bloom at Sora no Hanabatake Sera Kogen Hana no Mori (世羅高原花の森), a flower garden located in the highlands of Sera, Hiroshima. During the ongoing "Rose & Flower Garden" event, visitors can stroll among English roses and perennials in a scenic highland setting. Special events are scheduled for the weekend of May 30 (Saturday) and 31 (Sunday), 2026.
Twilight Opening
On select Saturdays, the garden extends its hours by two hours, giving visitors a chance to see the roses in the soft light of early evening.
Dates: Saturday, May 30, 2026 / Saturday, June 6, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (last entry 6:30 PM)
Bloom updates are regularly posted on the official website and Instagram. Check these before your visit for the latest flowering conditions.
Garden Walk and Box Flower Workshop
Led by a floral specialist, this hands-on workshop lets participants learn about roses and perennials while walking through the garden. Attendees then pick roses from the garden to create their own original box flower arrangement.
Dates: Saturday, May 30 / Sunday, May 31, 2026
Times:
- Session 1: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Session 2: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Fee: ¥3,000 (admission fee not included; drink included)
Reservations: Pre-registration was required and booking is now closed, but walk-in availability may be possible. Check with staff on the day of your visit.
Rose Lecture and Rose Seedling Sales
A free lecture on how to grow and care for roses is held alongside rose seedling sales. No reservation is required, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Dates: Saturday, May 30 / Sunday, May 31, 2026
Times:
- Lecture: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Seedling Sales: from 11:00 AM
Instructor: Makoto Hiraoka, David Austin Roses Contract Gardener / Rose Specialist
Rose & Flower Garden
Set in the Sera Kogen highlands of Hiroshima, the garden is surrounded by English roses and perennials in a natural, open-air environment.
Period: Saturday, May 16 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
Closed: None during the event period
Admission: Adults ¥700 to ¥1,200 / Children (ages 4 to elementary school) ¥300 to ¥600 (admission prices vary depending on bloom conditions)
Venue: Sora no Hanabatake Sera Kogen Hana no Mori, 1405 Tobari Sorakuchi, Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima
