The park was designed to showcase global botanical advancements during the 1990 International Garden and Greenery Exposition.
The Sakuya Konohana Kan conservatory houses over 1,500 species of plants, including rare tropical and alpine specimens.
The park grounds feature the 'Mountain Range' wind power generation system, a legacy of its ecological focus during the 1990 Expo.
Several national garden exhibits from the 1990 expo remain preserved, including gardens representing countries like the Netherlands and China.
The park contains a massive windmill modeled after traditional Dutch architecture near the main pond.
Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park, officially known as Tsurumi Green Park, served as the primary site for the 1990 International Garden and Greenery Exposition. The park spans approximately 120 hectares and features the Sakuya Konohana Kan, one of the largest conservatories in Japan. It incorporates specialized gardens representing various international horticultural styles from the 1990 Expo. The landscape includes a central large pond, rolling hills, and dedicated barbecue areas. Extensive pathways facilitate walking and cycling across the diverse ecological zones. Its design integrates modern glass structures with traditional Japanese gardening elements. The park provides significant green space within the urban environment of Osaka's Tsurumi and Moriguchi wards.
The path leading toward the large Dutch-style windmill with the central pond in the foreground.
Bring a bicycle if you wish to cover the entire park area, as walking between the distant outer gardens is time-consuming.
Check the blooming schedule for the seasonal flower beds near the central plaza before visiting.
Utilize the designated barbecue area for lunch, but ensure you reserve or check facility availability in advance.
Attempting to see every international garden on foot in under two hours; the park is much larger than it appears on maps.
Sakuya Konohana Kan is closed on Mondays, or the following day if Monday is a national holiday.
Maintain noise levels near residential borders, remove all personal trash from the park, and stay on designated paths in garden areas.
