Opened in 1983, the huge Showa Memorial Park is 30 minutes from Tokyo by train. The park is a paradise of flowers and trees. In spring, sakura, canola flowers and tulip flourish one after another. Every year Flower Festival is held from the middle of March to late May. Because it is so big that do leave one or half day to explore the park. Bicycle rental service is available for 410 Yen/3 hours.
Admission: 450 Yen
Number of sakura trees: 1,500
The age of trees: 40 to 50 years
Variety: Somei Yoshino, Yamazakura and Kanhizakura
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Showa Memorial Park/Showa Kinen Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: late March to the middle of April
Best time to view in 2019: late March to the middle of April, 2018
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): late March to the middle of April, 2019(estimated)
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: March 23 to May 26
