Harima Chuo Park Garden of the Four Seasons (播磨中央公園 四季の庭)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Hyogo Prefectural Harima Chuo Park (兵庫県立播磨中央公園) is a very large prefectural park, and within it the Garden of the Four Seasons (四季の庭) is a garden area where you can enjoy seasonal flowers and well-tended planting. The paths are well maintained, so strollers move easily, and shaded benches are scattered about, letting you rest along the way even on hot days. Walking here before the water play gives you a sense of the park's size and layout, which makes it easier to plan your afternoon. The flowers change with the season, so a spring or autumn visit leaves a completely different impression along the same path. The Children's Stream is just a short walk within the park, so once you decide where to leave your bags, moving back and forth is easy.

Tips

Admission is free, but parking may be charged, so check the guidance when you enter. The grounds are large, so check your destination on a map before you start walking to avoid wasted steps. During the strongest sun, choose the shaded paths. Carry plenty to drink as you walk.

Best time to visit

About 50 minutes. Walking here while the morning is still cool is recommended

Access & map

Kawataka, Kato City, Hyogo 679-0221