Cosmos Flowers

Do you know the flower called “Cosmos”?

In Japan the cosmos flower reminds us the start of autumn. cosmos flower viewing is a popular autumn Japanese pastime!

Cosmos flower usually bloom from September to October. But there a places where you can see a early bloom at end July or late bloom at Nobember.

Cosmos has also an official Japanese name which called – Aki Zakura  秋桜  – and there are 2 specific meanings for each character.

Aki 秋 =Which means “autumn”

Sakura 桜 =Which means “cherry blossom” 

If we put them together, cosmos means “autumn cherry blossoms” in Japanese! The cosmos flowers are Japan’s autumn sakura flower!

Beautiful Cosmos Flowers Spot Around Japan

Below is a list of beautiful Cosmos Flower spot around Japan that we visited and recommend. Click on what you find interested for reading more. 

Chubu:

Alps Azumino National Government Park
Located in Nagano Prefecture. 
A wide park that you can enjoy with Pink Cosmos files, Orange Cosmos Filed and lot of nature.