Parks and Gardens in Tokyo and the vicinity

Kamakura central park (Kamakura Chuo Koen)

Lies in the north-west of Kamakura historic town, this 23.7-hectare park boasts its landscapes created by nestling wild gardens into the natural setting. Saururus Chinensis will be in season around late June.
・Satoyama landscape ・Walking ・Picnic ☆Strolling ・Gardens
📍Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture

Jindaiji and Jindai botanical gardens

・Sakura ・Ume ・Rose ・Tradition ・Temples ・Soba
📍Chofu City, Tokyo

Flower Festivals in Tokyo | Spring (April-June)

・Peony ・Wisteria ・Azalea ・Japanese Irises ・Temples ・Shrines ・Tradition
📍Around Tokyo

Green Park of Kawaguchi City (Saitama) : Kawaguchi Green Center

The Kawaguchi Green Center is a botanical park in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, one of the places that represent Kawaguchi City’s greenery promotion activities. Perfect place for a family outing.
・Flower viewing ・Playgrounds ・Picnic ・Parks & Gardens
📍Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture

Kyu-Furukawa Gardens

Rose festival held from April 29(Wed) to June 30(Tue), 2026

Rose gardens in Tokyo and Vicinity

List rose gardens in Tokyo and nearby areas, location maps, and travel tips.
☆Rose gardens ☆Strolling ☆Sightseeing
📍Tokyo area

Rose gardens in Tokyo and Vicinity - Part 2

Here is a list of free admission rose gardens in Tokyo and the surrounding area.
・Rose gardens 📍Tokyo area

Japanese Iris at its best in Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens: Late May - early June

Events will take place on weekends during the flower season.
・Sightseeing ・Strolling ・Japanese garden
📍Bunkyo City, Tokyo

Sankeien Garden

This traditional garden is an excellent spot for a leisurely stroll. You can also enjoy cycling around Yokohama to visit this garden.
・Strolling ・Flower viewing ・Japanese architecture・Cycling
📍Yokohama City in Kanagawa Prefecture

Weekend attractions in Tokyo -
Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome

・Boternical museum ・Bayside walk ・Parks ・Cycling ・Dog park ・Marina
📍Yumenoshima, Koto City, Tokyo

Have you ever used Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass?

Yes, I have. GRUTTO PASS is a set of coupon tickets that you can use at designated museums and cultural facilities in Tokyo. The tickets include discounts and free admission to over 100 facilities. The price is 2500 JPY, good for 2 months from the day you first use a ticket of the set.

Tokyo Day Hikes: Mt. Mitake, Ome Town and Akigawa Valley

・Nature walking ・Hiking ・Onsen ・ Camping ・Cycling
📍Oume City, Tama area, Tokyo

Oji, a greenery historic town with budget-friendly attractions

・Walking ・Sakura viewing ・Hydrangea in June ・Museums ・Japanese Gardens
📍Oji City, Northeastern Tokyo

Tsukubasan (Mount Tsukuba) in Ibaraki

・Hiking ・Ume viwering ・Onsen ・Shrine
📍Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Attractions in Sawara and Katori City

・Traditional Japanese houses ・Old town ・Strolling ・Cycling
📍Sawara City, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture

Chichibu, a region in the greater Tokyo area, rich in history and nature

・Sightseeing ・Cycling ・Hiking ・Shrines ・Sakura ・Onsen ・Adventure activities ・River boating
📍Chichibu Saitama Prefecture

Guide to Odawara City and Odawara Castle

・Japanese castle ・Historic town ・Strolling ・Fresh seafood ・Japanese Iris gardens
📍Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Showa-kinen Park in Tachikawa

Spring is the best season to visit Showakinen-koen, the largest national park in Tokyo. The park has many places to enjoy flowers - Cherry blossoms, Tulips, Canola flowers, and Mimosa.
・Walking ・Picnic ・Flower viewing ・Cycling ・Play ground
📍Tachikawa City, Tokyo

Autumn Leaves at Showa-kinen Park Nov. - mid. Dec.

Showakinen-koen, the largest national park in Tokyo, has various attractions including cultural and sporting amenities as well as gardens. The 300m-long ginkgo trees tunnel is the highlight of the park in autumn.
・Walking ・Picnic ・Flower viewing ・Play ground
📍Tachikawa City Tokyo

Ume viewing spots in Tokyo

Viewing Japanese plum blossoms is another attraction in late winter.
・Sightseeing ・Temples & Shrines ・Strolling ・Cycling
📍Around Tokyo