Visit Date: 03/31/2016 (Best Time: early to mid April)
Showa Kinen Park is located at the western suburbs of Tokyo, just about 60 minutes away from Tokyo station. The 163 hectares park located in Tachikawa used to be a Japanese military airbase and part of the airfield was established as a national park in 1983 as part of a project to commemorate the emperor’s Golden Jubilee.
The park has about 1,500 cherry trees located in 2 areas: one is in the Flower Tree Garden which is located to the east of Waterfowl Lake near the Nishi-Tachikawa Gate and the other is to the west of “Open Field”. The latter is the best spot for hanami parties.
The cherry trees create a wonderful canopy conducive for picnic and other activities.
Some of the cherry trees closer to the “Open Field” have lower branches and are very nice to look at while picnicking or relaxing.
Families and groups gather around the blooming cherry trees.
The area is not crowded during weekdays.
There are plenty of activities to do in the park. Bicycles can also be rented which is a fun way to explore the park’s expansive grounds.
Visitors cycling around the park and admiring the blossoming trees.
Some of the cherry trees have not yet opened as seen in the middle area of the bank.
Lovely cherry flowers are progressively blooming along the dry canal.
Colorful Canopy of spring flowers.
One of the full-bloom cherry trees on the southwest of the “Open Field”.
Capturing the beauty of the cherry blossoms onto the canvas.
Reality versus the canvas.
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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