Tour Overview
Showa Kinen Park (Showa Memorial Park) is a massive park in Tachikawa, Tokyo, covering over 160 hectares. It is famous for its incredible seasonal flower gardens. In spring, the park features a spectacular Flower Festival with vast fields of tulips, poppies, and cherry blossoms. In autumn, the cosmos flowers and ginkgo avenue are a must-see.
The park is so large that renting a bicycle is the best way to explore. Our private tour gets you to the park entrance comfortably from central Tokyo, avoiding the long train ride and transfers.
A Day on This Tour
Hotel Pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy a comfortable 45-60 minute drive to Tachikawa.
Park Entry & Bike Rental
Enter the park and optionally rent bicycles (or take the park train) to navigate the vast grounds.
Flower Gardens
Visit the famous Serpentine Tulip Garden, the Poppy Hill, and the Cherry Blossom Garden depending on the season.
Picnic or Cafe Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed lunch at one of the park's restaurants or have a picnic on the large lawn.
Japanese Garden
Explore the tranquil traditional Japanese garden within the park, which also has a Bonsai museum.
Return to Tokyo
Head back to your hotel after a refreshing day in nature.
Best Time to Visit
Spring
Late March to Late May (Sakura, Tulips, Poppies)
Autumn
September to November (Cosmos, Ginkgo)
Insider Tips
- Renting a bike is highly recommended as the park is huge.
- The "Children's Forest" area has amazing playgrounds if you have kids.
- The Ginkgo Avenue is spectacular in mid-November.
What to Bring
- Walking shoes or sneakers (for biking)
- Sunscreen and hat
- Picnic sheet (optional)
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