The garden hosts an annual Dahlia Festival during peak bloom to celebrate the harvest.
The variety of dahlias grown ranges from miniature flowers a few centimeters wide to large dinner-plate sizes.
The garden layout utilizes the natural incline of the Ryokami mountain foothills to improve drainage and visual depth.
Dahlia species grown here include specialized Japanese cultivars developed for regional climate tolerance.
Mt. Ryokami Foothills Hana no Sato Dahlia Garden features approximately 5,000 dahlia plants across 350 different varieties. The garden is situated at the base of the iconic, jagged-peaked Mt. Ryokami in Ogano, Saitama. Cultivation occurs on terraced slopes, providing a distinct layered aesthetic against the surrounding rural forest landscape. The garden is managed by local community efforts to revitalize tourism in the Ogano area. Varieties include cactus-flowered, pompon, and decorative dahlias in diverse color palettes. Visitors can walk through rows of flowers planted in open-air conditions without greenhouses.
The upper paths overlooking the entire terraced garden with the jagged profile of Mt. Ryokami in the background.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the terrain involves walking on uneven soil paths.
Visit during the peak of the dahlia season to ensure the maximum number of varieties are in bloom simultaneously.
Bring sun protection, as the garden is an open-air site with very limited natural shade.
Avoid visiting outside of the late summer and autumn blooming season, as the garden remains dormant and empty for the rest of the year.
The garden is open only during the late summer to autumn blooming season and remains closed during the winter and spring months.
Do not step into the flower beds, pick flowers, or damage the stems; stay strictly on the designated paths.
