Flower Festival 2026 (Showa Kinen Park)

A flower relay from rapeseed to cherry blossoms to tulips to nemophila to Shirley poppies. The Tulip Garden and Nemophila Hill are must-sees. Numerous spring-exclusive food menus and workshops. Opens at 9 AM during Golden Week.

Showa Kinen Park opened in 1983 as a project commemorating the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign. With 180 hectares hosting seasonal flowers throughout the year, it is a leading national park in the greater Tokyo area. The Flower Festival is an established annual spring event.

Showa Kinen Park first opened in October 1983. The Flower Festival began around 1985 and celebrated its 40th edition in 2024. Held annually from late March to late May, it is a major spring event featuring cherry blossoms, tulips, and more.

3173 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo. 10 minutes on foot from Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line, Akebono Exit), 8 minutes from Tachikawa-Kita Station (Tama Monorail). The Nishi-Tachikawa Exit is 2 minutes from Nishi-Tachikawa Station (JR Ome Line). Parking available (paid, 900 yen/day, approximately 2,500 spaces).

Golden Week and weekends during tulip peak (mid-April) are very crowded. The Nishi-Tachikawa entrance is relatively less busy. Weekdays and early mornings are comfortable. Extended hours until 6 PM on weekends/holidays in April-May.

Admission: adults 450 yen, junior high and under free, seniors (65+) 210 yen. Hours: 9:30-17:00 (until 18:00 on Apr-May weekends/holidays; opens at 9:00 during GW). The park is vast, so renting a bicycle (paid) is recommended.