■Address: Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
■Photographable subjects: Roses, Irises, Cherry blossoms, Lotus flowers
■Recommended seasons: Spring, Summer
■Recommended time: Noon
■Parking: Available for a fee
■Admission fee: Yes
■Limited admission time: Yes
■Toilets: Available
Located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the "Ofuna Flower Center (Kanagawa Prefectural Flower Center Ofuna Botanical Garden)" is a beautiful botanical garden harmoniously integrated with nature, where visitors can enjoy the splendid scenery woven by flowers throughout the four seasons. The grounds feature diverse locations such as expansive flower beds, greenhouses, a Japanese garden, and a lawn plaza. Each visit reveals a different aspect of its charm, making it a place you'll want to return to again and again.Throughout the year, various plants reach their peak bloom, delighting visitors: tulips and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas and lotus flowers in early summer, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos and roses in autumn. The flowerbed layouts, which particularly evoke the changing seasons, and the combinations with structures that stand out against the backdrop, are ideal for photography.It's a spot where anyone, from beginners to advanced photographers, can capture satisfying shots by consciously considering composition and light usage, not just the subject itself. Furthermore, the garden is rich with points that evoke the seasons beyond just flowers, such as the lotus pond, wind chime tunnel, and flower-lined paths, creating the perfect environment for enjoying photography while strolling. The changing expressions of light depending on the weather are also a charm; the backlighting on sunny days and the soft light on cloudy days enhance the colors of the flowers.
