At Showa Kinen Park (国営昭和記念公園, Kokuei Shōwa Kinen Kōen), the flower festival starts with the cherry and rape blossoms in late March and continues until late Mayas as tulips, water lilies, and other flowers come into season. The festival which takes place for over two months attracts visitors from all ages as the myriad flowers creates a beautiful landscape.
2017 Season: March 25 – May 28, 2017
Free Entrance on:
April 29 – Showa Day
May 5 – Children’s Day
May 21 – City Greenery Promotion Campaign in Spring
04/17/2017: The cherry blossom in the park are already past peak but are still pretty to see especially with the gorgeous field of rapeseed planted near the Cherry Blossom Garden.
Vast field of fully bloomed rapeseeds.
Looking at the rapeseeds up-close.
A giant tree at the middle of the Open Field.
Fully-bloomed weeping sakura.
The exquisite tulips are in full bloom and produces a very colorful surrounding.
The park features different varieties of tulips which comes in different sizes and shades.
Gorgeous canvas of colors.
Bright red colored tulips.
Not too crowded garden during weekdays.
Orange and yellow tulips.
The beautiful garden provides so much photo opportunity.
The colorful tulips reflecting over the pond.
Bright and dazzling colors.
Such a relaxing and peaceful surrounding.
Useful Info:
| Contact Info: | Address: 3173 Midori-cho Tachikawa City, Tokyo 〒190-0014 Telephone: 042-528-1751 Website: www.showakinen-koen.jp |
| Park Hours: | Jan – Oct: 9:30 to 17:00 | Nov – Dec: 9:30 to 16:30 |
| Admission: | General Groups Adult: ¥410 Adult: ¥290 Child (6-15): ¥80 Child (6-15): ¥50 over 65: ¥210 over 65: ¥210 |
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