Harveston Hill

Harvest Hill is an experiential farm park spread across the hilly area in the southern part of Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy hands-on activities and connect with nature. With the theme of “a village of harvest festivals overflowing with fresh, safe, and delicious agricultural products,” it is loved by people of all ages as a place where they can spend the whole day enjoying flowers, animals, gourmet food, and recreation.

The park is divided into two areas, the Town Area and the Village Area. The Town Area offers a wide variety of activities, including a merry-go-round, go-karts, a Ferris wheel, and archery. The go-karts race along a long 850-meter course, while the aerial athletic course, which challenges participants at heights of up to 8 meters above the ground, is a full-scale attraction with three courses to choose from depending on age and skill level, making it especially popular with adults as well. From the colorful Ferris wheel, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Sakai’s cityscape, and it is especially recommended as a date spot at dusk.

In the Village Area, a vast flower field blooms with seasonal flowers, and an animal plaza allows visitors to interact with capybaras, sheep, horses, and more. Tulips bloom in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn, making it a perfect photo spot where the scenery changes with each visit. This area is also home to Kansai’s only permanent Sylvanian Park, where visitors can experience the world of Sylvanian Families in real size.

There are also plenty of animal interaction experiences. Visitors can directly interact with capybaras, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, and more, and also enjoy feeding experiences. Indoor facilities such as the Sheep House, Cat House, and Dog Interaction Hall provide peace of mind even on rainy days. Unique animals also draw attention, including Kuppa-kun, the African spurred tortoise, Gomame-kun, a lamb born in 2025, and the three Indian peafowl brothers Pepe, Lon, and Chino.

In summer, the approximately 1,800-square-meter water play area, Jabu Jabu Hiroba, opens. Divided into five zones featuring windmills, streams, mushrooms, and more, this water playground lets young children have fun to their hearts’ content with fountains and play equipment. It is one of Kansai’s most popular large-scale attractions.

The hands-on workshops are also extensive, offering opportunities to make bread, sausages, butter, ice cream, haniwa clay figures, and more. Craft and pottery experiences are also available, with plenty of activities that captivate both adults and children.

The gourmet options are equally impressive. At the Barbecue Restaurant, guests can enjoy a 90-minute all-you-can-eat yakiniku course, while the Food Hall Minori no Oka Buffet offers fresh vegetables from Sakai, sausages made in the park, puddings, and more. Craft beer, dairy products, and bread made within the park are also popular souvenirs, and they can also be purchased at the Handmade Shop next to the gate, which can be visited without an admission fee.

At the farm produce market adjacent to the park, visitors can find seasonal vegetables and fruits grown in Sakai City, as well as local specialty products, offering fresh and safe ingredients. It is one of the highlights that gives the park its strong local charm.

For transportation, the sightseeing trains Minori-go and Yambiko-go, which connect the Town Area and the Village Area, are convenient. Guests can leisurely tour the park while enjoying seasonal scenery and audio guidance from the park guide.

In addition, the park is full of fun for both children and adults, including gem hunting, funny bikes, a boating pond, a mini Shinkansen, mini golf, trampolines, and more. Seasonal events are also held throughout the year, such as strawberry picking, harvest experiences, and animal interaction events, offering new enjoyment and discoveries with every visit.

Harvest Hill is a place of relaxation and discovery that combines nature interaction, play, hands-on experiences, and gourmet food, making it highly recommended for families, couples, friends, and everyone alike.