Spring Rose Festival at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens

Special 70th opening/20th scenic designation anniversary with two 'Spring Rose Music Concerts.' Rose Garden Market (including first-time vendors), flower pot and seedling sales, and spring rose photo spots. Early morning openings at 8 AM are offered during peak bloom (late May).

Kyu-Furukawa Gardens was completed in 1919 (Taisho 8) as the estate of Baron Furukawa Toranosuke. The Western mansion was designed by Josiah Conder and the Japanese garden by 7th-generation Ogawa Jihei. Opened as a metropolitan garden in 1956 and designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2006.

The Spring Rose Festival at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens began with its 1st edition in 2003, reaching its 24th in 2026. The gardens were established in 1919 for the Furukawa zaibatsu's Baron Furukawa Toranosuke and opened as a metropolitan garden in 1956. Designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2006.

1-27-39 Nishigahara, Kita, Tokyo. 7 minutes from Kami-Nakazato Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line), 12 minutes from Komagome Station (JR Yamanote Line), 7 minutes from Nishigahara Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line). No parking lot.

Weekends and holidays during rose peak (mid to late May) are very crowded. The earliest slot on early morning opening days (from 8 AM) offers the most relaxed viewing. Weekday mornings are also relatively quiet.

Admission: adults 150 yen, seniors (65+) 70 yen—very reasonable. Free for elementary school and under, and junior high students living or studying in Tokyo. Hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:30). No parking, so public transportation is recommended.