Osaka Prefectural Floral Culture Garden Illuminating maples in the botanical garden

Osaka Prefectural Flower Cultural Garden
(2024.11.27) Osaka Prefectural Flower Culture Garden Lighting up the maple trees in the botanical garden ～Bamboo lanterns illuminate the way～ At the Osaka Prefectural Floral Culture Garden, a botanical garden in Kawachinagano City, Osaka Prefecture, 120 maple trees will be planted from Friday, November 29, 2024 to Sunday, December 1, 2024. Light up the maple leaves. In addition, bamboo lanterns have been set up on both sides of the flower corridor that runs from the entrance gate to Momiji Valley,
illuminating your feet with an elegant light.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/129085/11/129085-11-d4cfec15a598796ec041adb584c5b5cb-1080×1080.jpg Event overview Event name: Bamboo lights and maple tree illumination Date: November 29, 2024 (Friday) – December 1, 2024 (Sunday) Time: 17:30-20:00 Last admission time 19:30 *Normal business hours are 10:00 to 17:00 The park will close at 17:00 and reopen at 17:30 Fee: 200 yen for high school students and above, free for junior high school students and below *Entry possible with Flower Cultural Garden Annual Passport *If you entered the park during normal business hours on the day, you can enter by presenting your receipt. Please note: Dogs are not allowed in the park. There are some areas in Momiji Valley that wheelchair users cannot enter (you can get close to the area where you can see the maples). About Momiji Valley “Momiji Valley” takes advantage of the nature of the Satoyama area and has about 120 maple trees planted in a valley of about 1,500 square meters. Wooden bridges are built over small streams, and walking paths are set up throughout the river, making it easy to get around. In spring, you can enjoy fresh green maples, rhododendrons, azaleas, and seasonal wildflowers in full bloom, and in autumn, you can enjoy the bright colors of autumn leaves. About bamboo lights Approximately 500 bamboo lanterns are set up along the way to Momiji Valley to illuminate your feet. Approximately 300 of these bamboo lanterns were made by members of the volunteer group Fururu Garden Club, which works at the flower garden, and by bamboo Ikedaya, which works as a bamboo concierge in Chihaya Akasaka Village. Under the guidance of Ryo Ikeda, the representative of , we started by cutting down the bamboo grove, cutting the bamboo with special equipment, and making holes. Everything is handmade.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/129085/11/129085-11-c3b4172a2e568cd243c21b61a8164aef-1185×954.jpg Bamboo cutting and drilling work ■Introducing Ryo Ikeda,
representative of bamboo Ikedaya ・Bamboo Forest Concierge ・Make your bamboo forest a place that brings smiles, energy, and courage! We also undertake maintenance! Please leave all bamboo related matters to us! ・Let’s realize a recycling-oriented society where bamboo and people are connected! ・“Take no Mori” will open in Chihayaakasaka Village (Osaka) in September 2022 ・“Take no Mori” is a place that can be used for various purposes such as bamboo charcoal and bamboo light workshop, workshop, rental space, camping, event hosting, etc. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/129085/11/129085-11-b2446c4998a51e819744cb127301c535-1170×1155.jpg Mr. Ryo Ikeda, representative of bamboo Ikedaya ・We support people living in two locations, one in the countryside and one in the city! ■Introduction of Fururu Garden Club (NPO Fururu Flower and Welfare Regional Support Network) The Fururu Garden Club is the nickname of the NPO Fururu Flower and Welfare Community Support Network, and in addition to supporting the management and operation of flower culture gardens, the club also collaborates with public facilities, medical facilities, etc. to carry out community-based activities, and supports local communities. The aim is to contribute to the benefit of the entire local community by conducting projects related to greening and welfare. Since 2000, Hana no Bunkaen has held the “Agriculture Welfare Gardening Volunteer Training Course” and the “Flower-filled Town Development Volunteer Training Course” for people interested in welfare and community greening, as courses where they can learn the basics of gardening. . The “Fuluru Garden Club” (first class) was formed in March 2003 by volunteers who completed this course. Later, in October 2009, it became a non-profit
organization as “NPO Fururu Flower and Welfare Regional Support Network”. Those who completed the course in March 2024 will be the 22nd class. As of June 2024, the number of members is 188. About Osaka Prefectural Flower Culture Garden In addition to various gardens with seasonal flowers such as a rose garden, clematis garden, peonies garden, and Christmas rose garden, you can enjoy a large greenhouse full of things to see throughout the year. Address: 2292-1 Takamukai, Kawachinagano City, Osaka 586-0036 Phone number: 0721-63-8739 Business hours: (March to September) 9:30 to 17:00 Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is a holiday, the next day) Admission fee (tax included): 580 yen for adults, 290 yen for high school students Parking lot: Roadside station “Okukawachi Kuromaro no Sato” Access: (If using a car) 20 minutes from Hanwa Expressway “Miharakita I.C.” (southbound) (By train/bus) From Kawachinagano Station on the Nankai Koya Line or Kintetsu Nagano Line, board the Nankai Bus from platform 7 in front of the station. Get off at the “Okukawachi Kuromaro no Sato” stop and walk for 10 minutes. Official website:
https://hanabun-osaka.witc-pm.jp/ Designated manager: Hanabun Management Partners (Constituent organization) World Intech Co., Ltd. (Representative) Izumi Kirara Farm, a specified non-profit
organization