Showa Kinen Park

We only visited the top left corner of the park. It had a huge place full of bouncy white mounds of fun, each for different age groups. There was a net area and a fun little playground with slides. The area was clean and well taken care of. My boys loved it.

The park is huge beautiful and have many scene to take photo, many area for picnic and also good for relax or any activity with your family, friends or even your pets. You can visit and relax here for all day, I have only half day here and could not discover all the area of the park, in 2023 the Autumns color is a bit late, so it would be very beautiful when the leaf color was completely changed.
The restroom is clear and enough to serve all visitor, it's not hard to find the restroom here.
The are some senior staff that willing to help and give you necessaries information, there are so friendly.

Beautiful park. Give it 5/5. There were lot of lovely places to be visited in the park like for example; The Japanese Garden, the walk to the Japanese garden through the entrance (at daytime), etc. But you should boost the park at daytime AND night because in the day some spots are beautiful and in night the remaining spots are beautiful (like the illuminations). The park had boating, snack restaurants and Segways- (available and enjoyed in day only). There are many more places to visit but you should come in day to enjoy the whole park. Overall this park is a 4.9.
Recommendation to come here- 89-97%.

A must place to visit, there are several entrance to the park with small fee, senior citizen have discounts.
Park is huge, you may rent a bicycle or hop and off circular bus inside the park for a fee, many resting places with toilets plus vending machines for cold drinks.
Park close by 17:00 so try to arrive early as you will need at least 3 hours to see most of the park, bring your pets but needed to be leashed all the time.
Depending on the season you will be able to see the autumn leaves changes!

A beautiful National Park with sprawling gardens just a quick train ride outside of central Tokyo. Showa Kinen Park makes for an ideal daytrip from Tokyo. Park offers both Japanese Gardens and bike trails. Perfect for a picnic day out of Tokyo the park offers excellent seasonal shows including the Tulip Gardens in the spring.

Huge park with various places to enjoy, such as Japanese garden (closes at 16:30 and ticket has to be bought in advance at the main entrance gate of the building park) , pond with boats, interesting fields and buildings, as well a cafe sitting area.
Good for children and big enough to lose yourself in it for hours.
Once a year in November is an wood art exhibition of Sogetsu ikebana members.
Great day there!

29/11/2023
Beautiful huge park, need to spend whole day for visiting. You need to rent a bike to explore around the park cost 600 yen for 3 hours. There are so many Sakura, maple and Ginkgo trees in the park. Worth visit ☘🌳🍂🌲

A little far out of Tokyo but an amazing large park! You can enjoy it by renting a bicycle or rowing a boat. Plenty of things to do :)

Recommend going in the spring or fall!

Huge and beautiful park just an hour from Tokyo. We spent half a day there and only covered half of the park. Managed to see many different types of sunflowers and other summer flowers. We had a break at the beautiful Japanese gardens and had green tea and a delicious seasonal sweet. Met an old tour guide at the antique farm house who gave us some fascinating background on the park. We were told that the park was a former American army base before the government took it over and converted it to a park. We will come again in different seasons to see the different flowers.

Beautiful park right outside the city of Tachikawa. Any time of year is great to visit, bikes are available for rental as well to get around.

Showa Memorial Park, located in Tachikawa, Tokyo, is a vast oasis of natural beauty and recreational delights, spanning over 160 hectares. Established to commemorate Emperor Showa's 50th anniversary on the throne, this park is a cherished destination for locals and tourists alike. Its picturesque landscape features lush forests, vibrant flower gardens, serene lakes, and open meadows, providing a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

One of the park's main attractions is the diverse flora that changes with the seasons, showcasing blooming cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn. The park is also home to various recreational facilities, including cycling trails, barbecue areas, and playgrounds, making it a perfect spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The expansive lawn areas offer ample space for picnics and relaxation, creating a welcoming environment for visitors of all ages.

Showa Memorial Park's cultural significance is highlighted by the Bonsai Museum, showcasing exquisite miniature trees, and the Fureai Forest, a dedicated area for native plant preservation. Additionally, the park hosts seasonal events and festivals, adding to its charm and drawing crowds during traditional celebrations.

Overall, Showa Memorial Park stands as a testament to nature's beauty and Japan's rich cultural heritage, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking serenity and outdoor adventures in the heart of Tokyo.

Nice place to have a picnic with family and friends and for pets too. Many types of flower garden to choose from dependent on the season. Love this place especially during spring season with the tulips. Must visit for a chill day.

Nice cosy park to enjoy a stroll and scenery. Weather was nice when I visited. There’s a tram to take around the park if you are tired and it stops at various stops, including one that’s a 20min walk to tachikawa station. It’ll cost about 400¥ per person

This is a huge huge park that you need to use bike to roam around this park. Kid friendly and food courts are present. Boating for couples and family. Too many things to enjoy especially if you have little kids. Too many exits so try to memorize where your entrance is. Favorite favorite park.

It’s actually nearby to plenty of shopping centre at Tachikawa station. However, the nearest train station is actually Nishi-Tachikawa station. You can easily spend half a day there if you’re into nature, picnic or just trying to get away from city life. A variety of food stalls scattered throughout the entire park but I suggest you bring your own instead.

Big park with many interesting activities for kids. There's a lake, you can rent a boat. There's food also. From November, the Japanese garden has illuminations.

This is the most beautiful thing I've seen in Japan. The park is huge and has many attractions and exquisitely groomed plants. But there are also some wooded areas with real ecosystem. There is an entire Children's park, a cherry blossom orchard, a ginko pathway that turns gold in the fall, and plenty of restrooms. It's also handicap accessible and most of the areas are well paved (the wooded pathways are not accessible, but they are a fraction of the entire area. The park also holds frequent special events like an evening fall colors event, and displays at the traditional Japanese garden. I highly recommend it as a place to experience Japan's natural beauty and love of nature.

Almost three months, we have been waiting for enjoying the autumn beauty in this park. Finally we visited here!!! A eye-catching scenery, many things to watch, and for it’s full of beauty, I will obviously recommend this place for seeing the best view of Autumn. I don't know how it looks in other seasons, but you should obviously visit if you want to enjoy the Autumn scenery. Though, you have to buy Ticket, obviously because it’s a beautiful place and need big amount for maintain cost, but I was shock as I have to buy ticket for two times. From 9 to 4:30, you need to buy a ticket of 450 yen(adults) for enjoying the day scenery. But for enjoying the night, which was more attractive, you have to buy a ticket of 1200 yen(adults). Though if you buy the ticket from their website, you can save 200 yen as you have to pay 1000 yen!
Whatever, for it’s attractive view, I think it wasn’t a waste of money project for me!!

Love this place! It's a family friendly place the locals come to and it's beautiful. You can rent bikes to ride around the park; they also rent paddle boats and row boats. There are many playgrounds for the kids up to junior high age. And very fun different types of playgrounds.

The beautiful ginkgo leaf, starts to turn yellow every November. And the trees are dense. Please go in the morning as the light can express its beauty.