Overnight Express Bus from Osaka to Fukushima City

The bus has several boarding and drop-off locations, with boarding points located at subway station exits. One of the drop-off points is Fukushima Station, and the fare is 12,400 yen. From there, you can transfer to another bus to Hanamiyama Park. From the slopes of Hanamiyama Park, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountain dyed in soft pink gradients, often referred to as Fukushima Prefecture's "Shangri-La." Surrounded by colorful flowers, it feels like a dreamlike paradise. This famous flower-viewing spot, known by everyone in Fukushima, originated from the idea of a farmer. Abe Isejiro, one of the farmers who transitioned from silkworm farming to flower cultivation during the early Showa era, began planting and selling flowers to make a living. One day, someone requested to visit the flower-covered hillside, and more and more people started coming to admire the blossoms. Eventually, to accommodate the growing number of visitors, "Hanamiyama Park" was officially opened in 1959.