Nemophila flowers- Japanese Home and Sweet Cooking Class in Tokyo
Showa Kinen National Government Park is a vast national park that spans Tachikawa and Akishima cities in Tokyo. It was opened in 1983 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa’s reign. Covering approximately 180 hectares, the park features seasonal flowers, beautiful gardens, and abundant nature. This time, I visited to see the nemophila flowers.
Nemophila flowers- Japanese Home and Sweet Cooking Class in Tokyo
Nemophila flowers- Japanese Home and Sweet Cooking Class in Tokyo
Location and Access
The park is conveniently located about a 15-minute walk from Tachikawa Station in western Tokyo, in the Tama area. It is easily accessible via the JR Chuo Line.
Opening Hours and Admission
From March to October, the park is open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (until 6:00 PM on weekends and holidays). From November to February, it closes at 4:30 PM. Admission is 450 yen for adults, free for elementary and junior high school students, and 210 yen for visitors aged 65 and over. The park is closed during the New Year holidays.
Main Attractions
Highlights include a traditional Japanese garden and “Komorebi no Sato,” an area that recreates a rural village from the 1950s. In spring, visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms and tulips, while autumn features approximately 5.5 million cosmos flowers and colorful foliage. The Rainbow Pool is a popular attraction in summer.
Showa Commemorative National Government Park- Japanese Home and Sweet Cooking Class in Tokyo
Showa Commemorative National Government Park- Japanese Home and Sweet Cooking Class in Tokyo
The park also offers a 14 km cycling course, a dog run, and picnic areas. Fireworks festivals are held in summer, and there are various gardening workshops and seasonal events throughout the year, making it a wonderful place to experience nature.
Showa Commemorative National Government Park- Japanese Home and Sweet Cooking Class in Tokyo
Showa Commemorative National Government Park- Japanese Home and Sweet Cooking Class in Tokyo
Showa Commemorative National Government Park- Japanese Home and Sweet Cooking Class in Tokyo
In Japan, May is a time when the season shifts from spring to early summer, and many kinds of flowers bloom beautifully alongside fresh greenery. As this is a popular “flower season” in Japan, please enjoy viewing the flowers to your heart’s content during this time.
