Kyoto Tamba Kameoka Yume Cosmos Garden

In short

Kyoto Tamba Kameoka Yume Cosmos Garden is a cosmos garden on the east side of the gymnasium at Kameoka Undokoen Park, open only in autumn. It usually opens from early October to around early November, and several million cosmos flowers bloom together across the wide fields. The event has been held for more than 25 years, and it is loved as a scene that represents Kameoka in autumn.

• ​Many cosmos varieties​​: Besides pink, white, and red flowers, varieties such as Yellow Campus, Seashells, and Double Click are grown, and the varieties planted change from year to year
• ​Tamba Ajiwai Market​​: The Tamba Ajiwai Market is held in the garden, offering Tamba specialties and autumn flavors
• ​Scarecrows and other works​​: Unique, cleverly made scarecrows and other works are displayed all around the garden

History and Highlights

​Kyoto Tamba Kameoka Yume Cosmos Garden​ is a cosmos garden open only during the autumn season. It typically opens from early October to early November, and visitors cannot enter during other seasons.

The garden is located on the east side of the gymnasium at Kameoka Undokoen Park, straddling Sogabe-cho and Yoshikawa-cho in Kameoka City. Every autumn, several million cosmos flowers bloom across the vast fields, spreading a colorful floral landscape across rural scenery surrounded by the Tamba mountains. Held for more than 25 years, it is beloved as an iconic autumn scene of Kameoka.

The peak bloom varies depending on the heat and weather of that year, but the best time to see the flowers is typically from mid-to-late October.

Viewing and Experience Points

• ​Various Cosmos Varieties​​: In addition to pink, white, and red flowers, various varieties are cultivated, including "Yellow Campus" with yellow blooms, "Seashells" with tubular rolled petals, and double-flowering "Double Click." As the planted varieties change depending on the year, comparing the differences each year is part of the fun.
• ​Market Gathering Tamba Delicacies​​: The "Tamba Ajiwai Market" is held in the garden, offering Tamba's specialty products and autumn flavors. Visitors can enjoy local tastes after viewing the flowers.
• ​Scarecrows and Artworks in the Flower Fields​​: Clever and unique scarecrows and other works are displayed in various spots around the garden. Searching for these creations among the flower fields makes taking photos even more enjoyable.

Tips for Visiting

There are parking spaces and restrooms next to the garden, and it is just a short walk from the "Undokoen-mae" bus stop when arriving by bus. It is also close to the Kameoka Interchange on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway. Inside the garden, there is a dog run area where dogs can play, as well as a section selling cut flowers.

Because the blooming period of the cosmos varies from year to year, it is advisable to check the blooming status reported on the Kameoka City Tourism Association's website before heading out. Since visitors walk along paths through the fields, wear comfortable shoes. In the same Sogabe-cho, there is also Anao-ji Temple, one of the pilgrimage stops of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, which can be visited together.