Kitayama Botanical Garden: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Osaka Station)
Kitayama Botanical Garden is a park in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 18 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 北山緑化植物園 |
| Location | Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōyōen Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 18 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 150 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Coordinates | 34.76475, 135.31711 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.nishi.or.jp/kotsu/kankyo/hanatomidori/shokubutsuen/index.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōyōen Station, about 1.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (北山緑化植物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kurokawa Institute of Ancient Cultures – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Koshikiiwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Kabuto – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Anne's Rose Church – Museum, about 1 km away
- Horie Orgel Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.