Showa Kinen Park
Showa Kinen Park
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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bryan0511
Taipei, Taiwan19,062 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Shoshō Memorial Park is a super-large park that was remodeled from a military base and is about 1 hour's drive from Shinjuku. It is a popular tourist attraction in the nearby suburbs of Tokyo, because it occupies an extensive area, and even the season of cherry blossoms and red lilies will not affect tourism because of the overcrowd. The Showa Memorial Park in the Red Leaf season has two popular sights: the south-eastern side of the canal enjoys silver almonds, and the northern side of the Japanese garden enjoys milk leaves.
The canal of the Shōwa Memorial Park is actually a long striped spring pool, on both sides of which are planted 6 rows of silver almonds, close to the middle of the canal water pool, two rows of silver almonds have grown square, like the European palace, the garden of the castle; there are two silver almonds and wooden walkways outside, the silver almonds leaves of the paddle form a golden tunnel, however, because the proportion of females is not low, the taste of yellow leaves is a bit unusual.
The Japanese gardens of the Shoshō Memorial Park occupy an area of 6 hectares, named the largest Japanese garden in the capital circle, is the common Japanese "Japanese spring tourist garden", with a large pool as the center, spread by the pond, streams, lawns, cranes, trees and other various scenery, the autumn leaves turn red, reflecting in the clear pool surface, although it cannot be compared with the Great Famous Garden, Kyoto Zen Temple, it also fully shows the beauty of Japanese gardens.
Showa Memorial Park is really too big, the Japanese courtyard is almost half an hour walk from the most convenient transportation gate of Siuichiwa. It is recommended to rent a bicycle park, the park has a complete bicycle track, parking, and rental is not expensive.
The canal of the Shōwa Memorial Park is actually a long striped spring pool, on both sides of which are planted 6 rows of silver almonds, close to the middle of the canal water pool, two rows of silver almonds have grown square, like the European palace, the garden of the castle; there are two silver almonds and wooden walkways outside, the silver almonds leaves of the paddle form a golden tunnel, however, because the proportion of females is not low, the taste of yellow leaves is a bit unusual.
The Japanese gardens of the Shoshō Memorial Park occupy an area of 6 hectares, named the largest Japanese garden in the capital circle, is the common Japanese "Japanese spring tourist garden", with a large pool as the center, spread by the pond, streams, lawns, cranes, trees and other various scenery, the autumn leaves turn red, reflecting in the clear pool surface, although it cannot be compared with the Great Famous Garden, Kyoto Zen Temple, it also fully shows the beauty of Japanese gardens.
Showa Memorial Park is really too big, the Japanese courtyard is almost half an hour walk from the most convenient transportation gate of Siuichiwa. It is recommended to rent a bicycle park, the park has a complete bicycle track, parking, and rental is not expensive.
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Written October 29, 2024
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toshiyuki1961
Yokohama, Japan6,192 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Nishi-Tachikawa is a convenient entrance for both trains and cars, but this time I went by car. The parking lot on the park side, where you have to queue from the opposite direction to Tachikawa city, is 200 yen cheaper per day at Mitsui's Repark Nishi-Tachikawa Station North Exit Parking Lot, located across the street, and is easier to get to from the city, so I recommend that you use that. I arrived a little over 30 minutes before the park opened during Golden Week, but there were still plenty of spaces available.
I expected there to be lines at the restaurants and takeout in the park, so I bought lunch at the 7-Eleven in front of the south exit of the station. Be careful to choose foods that don't spoil easily in this season.
To enter the park, you just need to go through the ticket gate with your Suica, but even so, there was a fair amount of line before the park opened at 9:30. I guess it's inevitable that it's difficult to guide people because it's a national park and a bureaucratic affair...
When I entered the park, most people with children seemed to go to the left. Those who headed to the right like us passed through the flower garden and headed to the Minna no Harappa, with its symbolic large zelkova tree in the center, and Oka Cafe, which has a wonderful design that makes use of wood, but on this day, there was a constant line of people turning right and heading to the Flower Hill. As soon as we saw the pale blue Nemophila Hill in front of us, we noticed a huge number of people. Some people couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, what's that!?", but it was a day close to the peak, so it was only natural that it was very crowded. From 10:30, a "photogenic event" was held, where bubbles were blown, and cheers were heard from all over. There was a nice breeze, so we were able to take some interesting photos. When the bubble event ended at 11:00, the crowds dispersed and it became quiet, so we took a seat in the shade of the trees and had a convenience store lunch.
In the Japanese garden with its beautiful azaleas, we saw several couples who seemed to be taking pre-wedding photos, and there were many boats floating in the waterfowl pond. Some people seemed to be forced to use rowboats because the pedal boats had left.
When I left the park, I received a re-entry ticket and took the Ome Limited Express from Nishi-Tachikawa Station to the neighboring Tachikawa Station. After stopping off at another event north of the station, I headed back to Showa Memorial Park. I entered the free area from the Akebono Gate and re-entered from the Tachikawa Gate further ahead, but this area was also packed with people. However, there were canals, fountains and plenty to see.
I left the park from the Nishi-Tachikawa Gate in the evening and headed home after spending almost the whole day in parking fees of only 700 yen.
I expected there to be lines at the restaurants and takeout in the park, so I bought lunch at the 7-Eleven in front of the south exit of the station. Be careful to choose foods that don't spoil easily in this season.
To enter the park, you just need to go through the ticket gate with your Suica, but even so, there was a fair amount of line before the park opened at 9:30. I guess it's inevitable that it's difficult to guide people because it's a national park and a bureaucratic affair...
When I entered the park, most people with children seemed to go to the left. Those who headed to the right like us passed through the flower garden and headed to the Minna no Harappa, with its symbolic large zelkova tree in the center, and Oka Cafe, which has a wonderful design that makes use of wood, but on this day, there was a constant line of people turning right and heading to the Flower Hill. As soon as we saw the pale blue Nemophila Hill in front of us, we noticed a huge number of people. Some people couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, what's that!?", but it was a day close to the peak, so it was only natural that it was very crowded. From 10:30, a "photogenic event" was held, where bubbles were blown, and cheers were heard from all over. There was a nice breeze, so we were able to take some interesting photos. When the bubble event ended at 11:00, the crowds dispersed and it became quiet, so we took a seat in the shade of the trees and had a convenience store lunch.
In the Japanese garden with its beautiful azaleas, we saw several couples who seemed to be taking pre-wedding photos, and there were many boats floating in the waterfowl pond. Some people seemed to be forced to use rowboats because the pedal boats had left.
When I left the park, I received a re-entry ticket and took the Ome Limited Express from Nishi-Tachikawa Station to the neighboring Tachikawa Station. After stopping off at another event north of the station, I headed back to Showa Memorial Park. I entered the free area from the Akebono Gate and re-entered from the Tachikawa Gate further ahead, but this area was also packed with people. However, there were canals, fountains and plenty to see.
I left the park from the Nishi-Tachikawa Gate in the evening and headed home after spending almost the whole day in parking fees of only 700 yen.
Written May 5, 2024
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緑川 楓
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May 2024 • Couples
When I approached an old man at two food stalls by the lake to ask a question, he repeatedly asked me in a domineering manner, "What is it?", and finally asked me, "Is that enough?", which was extremely unpleasant.
I'd been here once before and thought it was a nice place, so I went back, but I left in a terrible mood.
I'd been here once before and thought it was a nice place, so I went back, but I left in a terrible mood.
Written May 24, 2024
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Flyer662814
240 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
It is the largest park in Tokyo. We visited during the nighttime illumination period to match the autumn colors.
The highlight is the Japanese garden and the working Ginkgo biloba street. Located in the northwest of the park, it is quite far from the Tachikawa Station Exit, so it is recommended to go from the Nishi Tachikawa Station Exit.
The Japanese garden is as beautiful as temples and shrines in Kyoto. It doesn't look like a photo. Without the wind, the foliage looks like a mirror in the pond, so anyone can take very beautiful photos. Some places with colorful umbrellas are worth taking, and some places have mirrors set up for photography, where you can take contrast photos reflected in the mirrors.
Ginkgo biloba is super crowded. The photo shoot may be a little more difficult. The Ginkgo Tunnel, which exceeds the row of Ginkgo trees in Jingu Gaien, is lit up in bright colors and you can enjoy a fantastic night.
It is a park that can be enjoyed normally outside of the light-up period, especially Children's Forest, which has a huge fluffy dome and is irresistible to children.
The highlight is the Japanese garden and the working Ginkgo biloba street. Located in the northwest of the park, it is quite far from the Tachikawa Station Exit, so it is recommended to go from the Nishi Tachikawa Station Exit.
The Japanese garden is as beautiful as temples and shrines in Kyoto. It doesn't look like a photo. Without the wind, the foliage looks like a mirror in the pond, so anyone can take very beautiful photos. Some places with colorful umbrellas are worth taking, and some places have mirrors set up for photography, where you can take contrast photos reflected in the mirrors.
Ginkgo biloba is super crowded. The photo shoot may be a little more difficult. The Ginkgo Tunnel, which exceeds the row of Ginkgo trees in Jingu Gaien, is lit up in bright colors and you can enjoy a fantastic night.
It is a park that can be enjoyed normally outside of the light-up period, especially Children's Forest, which has a huge fluffy dome and is irresistible to children.
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Written November 17, 2024
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kim buay p
Singapore, Singapore13,871 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We took the train to Nishi-Taichikawa station which is just next to the park. We arrived at about 3 pm. With the gorgeous cool weather, we explored the fantastic Tulip Garden in the park. It covers a large area and there are simply so many varieties of tulips to be seen here. There were many people but this area is large enough to accommodate many people. After viewing the Tulip Garden, we felt very contented and decided to leave the park before it closes at 6 pm. There are many more flower areas to explore. Fortunately we left earlier as the train would be very crowded near to closing time. Surprisingly the train we took was a direct train to Tokyo Station. It seems to be a popular park among the locals. I paid senior rate for my entrance fee.
Written April 29, 2024
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MYAKU-MYAKU
Osaka, Japan1,490 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
It is a national park of Japan that spans Akishima City and Tachikawa City, Tokyo. The vast site is home to a variety of plants throughout the four seasons of Japan, giving you a very natural feeling. In the autumn foliage season, the rows of colored geese are spectacular.
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Written November 2, 2024
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KH
London, UK666 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
The famous Ginkgo biloba had almost disappeared, but there were still some autumn colors in the sunny area. It was spacious, and I didn't think I was within walking distance of Tachikawa Station, one of the most popular terminal stations in Tokyo, but rather I felt like I had come to a foreign country.
The parking lot was also large, and the time zone was a little off peak, so we had no problem getting parked.
The parking lot was also large, and the time zone was a little off peak, so we had no problem getting parked.
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Written December 1, 2024
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Andy T
Perth, Australia55 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It's a huge place with many beautiful gardens, you can easily spend a day here if you wanted to. Many parts are just aimed for kids (I got a bit jealous, haha), and yes some parts are a bit dated, but still plenty to see and do for the grown ups. My only disappointment is that the pool was closed without much signage.
Written September 5, 2023
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Nine_Ate_Seven
Tokyo, Japan206 contributions
May 2015 • Family
After hearing about how there is never enough space in Tokyo, you will surely be surprised at how large this park is and all its possibilities. Soccer, frisbee? No problem. There is a frisbee golf course on site and huge open fields to play catch, frisbee or kick a soccer ball. Swimming? There is a large wading pool for the kids. Have an energetic little one that never seems to wear down? Try the large netted jumping structure (like a trampoline but with nets) in the "kodomo no mori" section of the park. A couple of hours of this and back at home, our 6 year old boy was sleeping like a baby -- what a surprise!
Also nearby is a woodcutter's area where there are organized events every first and third Saturday of the month for kids to make projects (the two sessions begin at 10:30 and 1:30 and last for an hour, with application a half hour before each session begins). There are also flowers and flowering trees blooming throughout the park according to the season, and a large traditional Japanese garden (the kind that you stroll around a large central pond) where you can easily find an interesting spot to relax and even have some Japanese tea if you desire.
The best feature and the biggest problem with this park is its size -- it truly is huge! The map provided with walking times suggests that it takes about an hour walking in the park from the Tachikawa southeast entrance to the Tamagawa northwest entrance. Bikes are available for rent, and there is also a train that you can take from place to place for a fee to cut down on the walking.
TIP: If you are arriving by train, don't get off at Tachikawa but instead take the Ome line one more stop from Tachikawa to Nishi Tachikawa. When you leave the station, the park entrance is right in front of you and will place you much closer to the activities you will probably be interested in than if you entered the park at Tachikawa (4 min from the pool, even closer to a large pond with rental boats, and about 15 minutes from the children's area and Japanese garden).
Admission is 410 for adults and 80 yen for children. Unless you are living in the area, the annual pass does not make sense, as it only pays for itself after 10 visits. The park is open from 9:30 to 5pm. Plan to arrive at 9:30 and stay for half a day. Bring a bento or onigiri and a "leisure sheet" so that you can sit on the ground (if you are lucky, you may be able to get one of the benches) and have a picnic lunch. Plan to leave just after lunch before it gets too crowded.
If you feel that your Tokyo itinerary is too heavily weighted to adult interests, this is a great place to go for the kids, and relaxing for adults as well!
Also nearby is a woodcutter's area where there are organized events every first and third Saturday of the month for kids to make projects (the two sessions begin at 10:30 and 1:30 and last for an hour, with application a half hour before each session begins). There are also flowers and flowering trees blooming throughout the park according to the season, and a large traditional Japanese garden (the kind that you stroll around a large central pond) where you can easily find an interesting spot to relax and even have some Japanese tea if you desire.
The best feature and the biggest problem with this park is its size -- it truly is huge! The map provided with walking times suggests that it takes about an hour walking in the park from the Tachikawa southeast entrance to the Tamagawa northwest entrance. Bikes are available for rent, and there is also a train that you can take from place to place for a fee to cut down on the walking.
TIP: If you are arriving by train, don't get off at Tachikawa but instead take the Ome line one more stop from Tachikawa to Nishi Tachikawa. When you leave the station, the park entrance is right in front of you and will place you much closer to the activities you will probably be interested in than if you entered the park at Tachikawa (4 min from the pool, even closer to a large pond with rental boats, and about 15 minutes from the children's area and Japanese garden).
Admission is 410 for adults and 80 yen for children. Unless you are living in the area, the annual pass does not make sense, as it only pays for itself after 10 visits. The park is open from 9:30 to 5pm. Plan to arrive at 9:30 and stay for half a day. Bring a bento or onigiri and a "leisure sheet" so that you can sit on the ground (if you are lucky, you may be able to get one of the benches) and have a picnic lunch. Plan to leave just after lunch before it gets too crowded.
If you feel that your Tokyo itinerary is too heavily weighted to adult interests, this is a great place to go for the kids, and relaxing for adults as well!
Written May 24, 2015
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Jason R
Tokyo7 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
I am a maniac about parks and wherever I travel I check out local parks if I can. I have also lived in Tokyo for many years and consider myself to be a Tokyo park cognoscenti. I could not say that Showa Kinen Koen is the best park in Tokyo because a simplistic ranking would depend on subjectives like who you are and what you're interested in, but I can say that whoever you are, whatever your expectation, and regardless of season or weather, this park will likely exceed them. There is something for everyone here. Children's Forest is perhaps the best kids activities park in all of Tokyo and if you visit during August, you can combine a visit with a swim in the Rainbow Pool, a comprehensive water theme park. There are woodworking shops and activities guided and supervised by semi-retired locals, so your kids can make a bamboo kaleidoscope or mobile, or learn how to dye paper with crushed wildflowers, or learn how to play a blade of grass like a kazoo. The old folks are incredibly warm, welcoming and patient with kids from all backgrounds and countries. You can rent bicycles (and tandems) or take a themed train ride (buses camouflaged as trains), or join a Segway tour. You can row or paddle in the lake, play frisbee golf, sit down to lunch, get a bento, enjoy an ice-cream or kakigori at a variety of different places. I don't know of another park that has such a wide range of activities and attractions over such an expansive area, and combines that with year round planning of experiences like the tulip garden, the wildflower field, the firefly marsh, and of course the fireworks in summer and the cherry trees in spring. I could go on- the traditional Japanese garden, the recreation of an old Japanese farm- but hopefully this reassures you that it is most definitely worth a visit to Tachikawa for Showa Kinen Koen.
Written September 20, 2018
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Do you have 2 seater bikes for rental.
Thanks
Written August 28, 2020
Perhaps you saw my reviews posted March 31 2020, and February 1, 2019?
I hope you found them helpful.
The bike rental place is huge.
I'm almost positive we saw "bicycles built for 2" adults - but I am not sure we saw them for an adult with a kiddie seat attached.
Written August 29, 2020
Sorry for the delay in responding. It was on until late November every evening.
Written December 1, 2019
Is early Dec too late for the foliage? Thank you
Written June 2, 2019
Where is the exact place of tulips in Showa Kinen Park? We've been there last weekend but we can't find those tulips. Kindly tell us where is the exact place or near place to tulips garden. Thankyou
Written May 4, 2019
We were there on April 29, Showa Day, bicycling around along with everyone else. The tulips were not as spectacular as the previous year, in fact, many had gone by and were just stems.
If, however, you are still looking and you have the map you received at the entrance, here's where we found the tulips - between #4 roundabout and the Serpentine area restaurant more or less where the wheelchair access symbol is. If you are bicycling, going south from the #4 roundabout toward the Serpentine area restaurant and you will find on the left (east) a slope capped by a profusion of bluebells. Walk up the slope and from the top you will see the tulips spread out toward the stream.
On the map, this is in Block F8 in the lower left hand corner.
Written May 4, 2019
Hello, we plan to visit showa kinen park on 5 June 2019, what flowers will probably be blooming? Thank you
Written April 10, 2019
The park website shows all the activities and flowers in bloom for different months.
Written April 11, 2019
What is the best time to visit showa kinen park for watching tulip?
Written February 19, 2019
Normally, the best time to view tulips in Showa Kinen Park will be around mid-April each year. It will last for at least two weeks time as the park management will arrange fresh flowering tulips to replace the withered ones during the period whenever necessary.
Written February 20, 2019
Hello. Does the BBQ need to be reserved ahead of time? Hoping to go in December, but as weather may be rainy, we wanted to be a bit flexible with dates. thank you
Written November 6, 2018
So I read somewhere else that there is a water park inside this huge park, do I need to pay an additional fee for the water park and if a tattooed person is allowed? Thank you!
Written November 5, 2018
I’ll be in Tokyo early May and I’m thinking of either visiting Hitachi seaside park or Showa kinen Park. Or should I visit both?
Written September 4, 2018
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