2025 Tachikawa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park is an ideal place to admire ginkgo trees, especially in autumn when their leaves turn golden yellow, creating a spectacular sight. There are two main ginkgo avenues in the park. As soon as you enter the park, you can see rows of golden ginkgo trees interwoven into a golden tunnel. The ginkgo trees on both sides shine golden in the sun, attracting many tourists to take photos. The best viewing period is from early to late November every year. During this period, the leaves of the ginkgo trees will gradually turn yellow and form a golden carpet on the ground, making people feel as if they are in a fairy tale world. In addition to ginkgo, the park also has other autumn flowers and a beautiful Japanese garden, where visitors can take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the beautiful autumn time. Showa Kinen Park is easily accessible, and is approximately a 10-minute walk from Tachikawa Station. #Ginkgo #100 Ways to Travel

#OVERSEASTRAVEL#JapanTravel #Tokyo "National Showa Kinen Park" welcomes cherry blossoms in full bloom every year from late March, followed by rapeseed, tulips, poppies, cosmos, etc., and you can enjoy the "Flower Festival" where flowers bloom in succession until late May~ Host a flower carnival event In autumn, there are cosmos flowers all over the mountains and fields📸️. The sea of ​​super beautiful flowers is so refreshing and pleasing to the eye🤩🤩. The park covers a large area➡️It is recommended to rent a bicycle (for a fee) or take the park train (for a fee) to visit the park address 3173 Midorimachi, Tachikawa City, Tokyo

#Overseas Travel#JapanTravel #Japan#Tokyo When you come to Tokyo to enjoy ginkgo viewing in autumn, it takes about 30 minutes from Shinjuku. The "National Showa Memorial Park" in Tachikawa is also a must-see attraction. It is a beautiful scenery like a ginkgo tunnel. There are about 98 ginkgo trees. The total length is about 300m. It is late November, and there are fallen leaves of ginkgo. Just like the cover of a travel magazine🌟🌟🤩🤩 address: 3173 Midorimachi, Tachikawa City, Tokyo

[Mazesoba specialty store Kagura] | Tokyo: 5 minutes walk from Tachikawa station | Mazesoba Tori (¥ 750) A shop in Tachikawa, a fierce battlefield for ramen 🍜 You can choose from 4 types of standard Namazesoba (chicken oil, shrimp oil, sardines / dried sardines, and special chili oil). This time is the most popular chicken! Maybe it's chicken oil, but it's surprisingly light, but it's rich and very delicious 🐓 The thick noodles are perfect, so it's excellent to eat. It's nice to be able to eat a lot of vegetables and meat while mixing soba 🥬 If you continue to eat as it is, you will probably get tired of it, so you should change the taste! The taste-changing items on the table are rich in standard chili oil, garlic, sesame seeds, chin sprinkle, kabosu & yuzu pepper, so you won't get tired of it! This is addictive 💊 I want to eat again soon!

[Tachikawa State-owned Showa Memorial Park] #I miss Japanese parks – Japanese parks are mostly big and planned, with lots of rides and big gardens. One of the parks I visit often is the Tachikawa State-owned Showa Memorial Park. This park is about a 30-minute drive from Tokyo and has bike paths for cycling, lakes for boating, rides for kids, and in the summer, you can play in the water The large flower field has different flowers in all seasons. There is a large grassland and a very large tree in the center of the park While going shopping in Tokyo, you might as well find a half day to go to the park and get close to nature. 📍Tachikawa State-owned Showa Memorial Park Address: 3173 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo #I miss #picnic spot #flower viewing strategy #parent-child destination #parent-child destination guide

Showa Memorial Park is one of the most breathtaking cherry blossom locations in Tokyo, offering a vast and beautifully landscaped space filled with over 1,500 sakura trees. Located in Tachikawa, this park is a bit farther from central Tokyo but well worth the trip. The park is massive, featuring lakes, cycling paths, flower fields, and even a Japanese garden, making it a perfect destination for a full-day hanami experience. During cherry blossom season, visitors can enjoy picnicking under the trees, renting bicycles to explore the park, or taking a relaxing boat ride. The variety of cherry trees ensures a longer bloom period compared to other spots. While it can get busy on weekends, the park’s size ensures you can always find a peaceful spot. If you're looking for a scenic, family-friendly, and activity-filled hanami experience, Showa Memorial Park is one of the best places to visit.

Family and friends, if you're looking for a nature getaway near Tokyo, Showa Kinen Park is definitely the top choice! In spring, the park is like a sea of flowers. Cherry blossoms bloom like pink mist, and colorful tulips compete to show off their beauty. Every snapshot is a masterpiece. Lay down a picnic mat, enjoy delicious food amidst the floral fragrance, and relax in leisure. In summer, the park is enveloped in lush greenery. Cool off by the lake, watch the sunlight sparkle on the water, or rent a bike and ride through the forest paths, feeling the breeze on your face. In autumn, the park dons a new attire of golden and fiery red. Stroll along the leaf-strewn paths, listening to the rustling underfoot, like a unique autumn symphony. In winter, the park's lights illuminate the cold nights. The dazzling lights outline various shapes, creating a dreamy and romantic atmosphere. Not only is the scenery picturesque, but there are also numerous recreational facilities and exhibitions. From morning till night, you can enjoy to your heart's content. A day trip here lets you experience the charm of the changing seasons. It's absolutely worth it!

Here are some recommended spots to see rape blossoms, one each in Kanto and Kansai 🌼 ~Kanto Edition~ 📍Tokyo/Tachikawa "Showa Memorial Park" Best time to see rape blossoms: late March to late April Showa Memorial Park is very large, and its grounds are the equivalent of 39 Tokyo Domes! In addition to rape blossoms, you can also see beautiful cherry blossoms and tulips from late March to late May, and nemophila from late April to mid-May 🌷 You can also enjoy the pink cherry blossoms and yellow rape blossoms together 🪽 The park has five gates, and if you want to enjoy rape blossoms and cherry blossoms, we recommend the "Nishi Tachikawa Gate"! ☑︎Opening hours: 9:30-17:00 *Closed at 18:00 on weekends and holidays from April to September ☑︎To Nishi-Tachikawa Gate 2-minute walk from the Park Exit of Nishi-Tachikawa Station on the Ome Line (Tachikawa Gate: Tachikawa Station on the Chuo Line) (18 minutes walk from the north exit) ☑︎Admission fee: 450 yen for adults (high school students and above), free for junior high school students and below ☑︎Parking available Standard cars 900 yen/large vehicles 1800 yen/motorcycles and motorbikes 250 yen (※The parking lot may be full and unavailable during the spring and autumn sightseeing seasons.) ~Kansai Edition~ 📍Hyogo/Awaji Island "Awaji Hana Sajiki" Best time to see rapeseed flowers: mid-January to late April About 600,000 rapeseed flowers bloom in succession🌼 Early and late-blooming rapeseed flowers are planted at different times, so you can enjoy them for a long period of time☺️ The flower fields are spread across a gentle hilly area at an altitude of 200m to 300m, so you can enjoy the rapeseed flowers and the blue sea together𓅯 ⸒⸒ ☑︎Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) ☑︎Closed every Wednesday (January-March) ☑︎Approximately 10 minutes by car from Awaji IC on the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway ☑︎Entry fee: Free ☑︎Parking available (200 yen for regular cars) #Showa Memorial Park #Awaji Flower Sajiki #Awaji Island #Awaji Island Trip #Awaji Island Sightseeing #Domestic Travel Trip

🔥Recommended Points You can enjoy the vast park with its seasonal nature and various activities. Attractions include picnics, cycling, and flower fields. 📝Travel Record Visited in early May when the nemophila were in full bloom! The vibrant blue flowers spread out beautifully 💙 It was the weekend, so there were many people, but the park is so large that it didn't feel crowded! Japanese Garden Tea House Kanfutei Took a short break here. I don't usually have matcha, but it was very relaxing. Is it because I'm Japanese? Bonsai Garden Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos, but this is a recommended area! The well-maintained natural beauty was like art. -------------------------------------------- 📍Showa Memorial Park 3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo

#0yentravelJanuary2025 A day at the National Showa Memorial Park was a wonderful experience to enjoy the beauty of nature and the vast space 🌳✨First of all, surrounded by colorful flowers and trees spread across the vast grounds, I was able to forget the hustle and bustle of the city 🌸🍃I enjoyed the beautiful scenery while taking a walk 🌸The park has a cycling path and a boat pond, so you can enjoy active activities with your family and friends 🚴♀️🛶 I was especially soothed by the beautiful scenery of the poplar trees and Japanese garden, and spent a relaxing time 🍂🌿 Afterwards, I enjoyed a picnic in the square and relaxed while refreshing at the cafe ☕🌞 This park, which is attractive for its beautiful seasonal scenery, was a place where you could spend a comfortable time while interacting with nature 📸🌻

Fujisan view from the top of Green Springs building, near Tachikawa Station. #AnotherTOKYOTAMA

"National Showa Kinen Park" located on the outskirts of Tachikawa City is a national park covering an area of ​​180 hectares. It is also a multi-functional recreational space that can be enjoyed by local adults and children. There are natural playgrounds for children, flower fields, narrow paths suitable for cycling, boating, outdoor fitness group classes, and nature photography classes. #2024Travel Review

The Showa Memorial Park is a relatively niche place to enjoy flowers and scenery in Tokyo, Japan. Although it is not well-known, it is very large, with many plants and flowers, making it perfect for taking photos. The Showa Memorial Park spans Tachikawa City and Akishima City in Tokyo. It opened in 1983 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign. ⛰️Attraction tips: You can explore along the main roads and paths of the park. The Showa Memorial Park has facilities such as a rainbow pool, children's forest, Japanese garden, Sunagawa Gate, and bonsai garden, which are great for viewing and taking photos. There are also ponds, bird sanctuaries, and more. 🚗Transportation and accommodation: If you are departing from Shinjuku, take the JR Ome Line to Nishi-Tachikawa Station (connected by a pedestrian bridge, about a 2-minute walk to Nishi-Tachikawa Gate) or Higashi-Nakagami Station (about a 10-minute walk to Akishima Gate) for the fastest route. Take the JR Chuo Line Rapid or JN Nambu Line to Tachikawa Station, and walk about 10 minutes to Akebono Gate. You can also walk about 15 minutes to the front of Tachikawa Gate. 🍜Food recommendations: There is a lakeside restaurant and a sales center in the park. There are also restaurants near the station. 📌Tips: In spring, you can see camellias and daffodils, and the night cherry blossoms are famous. In summer, you can see hydrangeas and sunflowers, and there is also a fireworks festival. In autumn, you can see beautiful ginkgo trees. In winter, the Christmas lights and champagne glass trees create dreamy photos.

Located in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Showa Memorial Park is a large park known for its natural landscapes. No matter the season, the park offers a different charm, making it the perfect escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Highlights of the Park 🌸 Spring Cherry Blossom Dream Showa Memorial Park boasts vast cherry blossom groves, with cherry blossom avenues in spring resembling pink tunnels. Standing under the trees, cherry blossom petals flutter in the wind, creating a romantic atmosphere. • Photo spots: Cherry Blossom Garden and Cherry Blossom Pond • Recommended time: Late March to early April 🍁 Autumn Golden Ginkgo Avenue Autumn is the best season for the Ginkgo Avenue, with golden ginkgo trees on both sides creating a dreamy scene, making you feel like you're walking through a painting. • Photo spots: Ginkgo Avenue • Recommended time: Mid-November to early December 🌼 Summer Sunflowers and Flower Fields The summer sunflowers and colorful flower fields are vibrant and perfect for family outings or photo ops. • Photo spots: Flower fields near Nishi-Tachikawa Gate • Recommended time: July to August ❄️ Winter Serenity and Illuminations Although plants wither in winter, the park's nighttime illumination event, 'Showa Light Story,' lights up the night, creating a warm atmosphere. Practical Information 📍 Address 3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo 🚇 Transportation • 10-minute walk from JR Chuo Line 'Tachikawa Station' North Exit • 8-minute walk from Tama Monorail 'Tachikawa-Kita Station' 🕒 Opening Hours • March-October: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM • November-February: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM 🎫 Admission • Adults: 450 yen

About the attraction: The park not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also many cultural attractions worth seeing. The red leaves decorate the entire square like a painting. The park is very large, and even if you don't go there to see the flowers, it's a great place to stroll and have a picnic. Transportation: Take the JR Chuo Line from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station to Tachikawa Station. About the location: Tachikawa City and Akishima City, Tokyo About the guide: 1. Maple viewing period: Late October to late November. Enter from the Tachikawa Gate and stroll along the ginkgo avenue. The ginkgo trees on both sides are golden. The Japanese garden combines red maple trees with traditional garden landscapes. It's a great place for a day trip. 2. The ginkgo and red leaves in the large lawn area are equally stunning. Showa Kinen Park not only offers golden ginkgo leaves, but also the beauty of red leaves. It's a great choice for an autumn visit. 3. The tall trunks are dyed warm, bright, and moist by the full red maple leaves. This is not only a beautiful place for ginkgo and maple trees, but also a great place for picnics, enjoying European-style fountains, and coffee. Recommended attractions nearby: 1. Hinatayama Scenic Area 2. Nagai Umi no Te Park Soleil Hill 3. Saitama Children's Animal Nature Park Tips: 1. If there are crowds, pay attention to your safety. 2. Do not bring fire or use open flames in the mountains and forests. 3. The temperature drops in autumn and winter, so keep warm.

Vietnamese cuisine at Vietnam Xin Chao Tachikawa South Exit. Opened in December 2023! Always full on weekends. The chicken pho is delicious, but the bun cha topped with fried spring rolls is the best recommendation. I was impressed when I ate it for the first time. I've eaten it 10 times already 😌 It's a taste that is easy to eat even for Japanese people. Showa Memorial Park is sure to be the best time to see the autumn leaves this weekend, so be sure to stop by on your way home!! You can also make a reservation from Tabelog ✍🏻 There are many Vietnamese customers in the restaurant, and you can feel like you're not in Japan... 🇻🇳 📌 There are also courses! [Vietnamese food stall course with pho and street-style grilled pork, dessert and all-you-can-drink (minimum 3 people)] ・Fresh spring rolls ・Fried spring rolls ・Papaya salad ・Vietnamese food stall-style grilled pork ・One of pho (beef or chicken) or bun bo hue (pho with vinegar and chili pepper) ・Banh xeo (Vietnamese-style okonomiyaki) ・Vietnamese-style zenzai + course and 2 hours all-you-can-drink ¥3,000 (too cheap 😳) + course and 3 hours all-you-can-drink ¥3,500 Reservations are accepted for 3 people or more. I was surprised at how good the deal was... ⚠️The above course + roast duck + stir-fried Chinese spinach and garlic with 2 hours of all-you-can-drink is ¥4,500 No closing days/ 11:00-23:00📍 2-2-5 Shibasakicho, Tachikawa, Tokyo #Tachikawa #TachikawaGourmet #VietnameseFood #TachikawaSouthExit #TachikawaLunch #0YenTravelNovember #TokyoGourmet #Gourmet

Had a good time at the Tachikawa showakinen park. The view was so adorable and beautiful. The light up is from the November 1st and free for the first day. Let’s enjoy Japan Autumn q🍂🍂🍁

#TokyoTrip2024 This year, I went to Showa Memorial Park to see the cosmos. If you go in the evening, the light is gentle and the cosmos photos look beautiful. When I went, it was a day when admission was free. There are occasional days when admission is free, so be sure to check the website regularly for information. 📍Address: 3173 Midori-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-0014 🕰️Opening hours: 9:30am to 5pm Admission fee: 450 yen ⚠️Showa Memorial Park is very large, so it takes about 20 minutes from the meadow area where the cosmos are blooming to the entrance. Make sure you have plenty of time to enter the park. #100TravelStyle #ShowaMemorialPark #CosmosField

Autumn Foliage Illumination at Showa Memorial Park in Tokyo You can enjoy the elegant autumn foliage and Japanese garden. The reflection of the Japanese garden and autumn leaves is beautiful and soothing. Although it is popular and crowded during this season, it is worth seeing, so if you are interested, please visit. Best time to see the autumn leaves: Late October to late November Illumination period: November 2, 2024 (Sat) to December 1, 2024 (Sun) Autumn Night Walk 2024 (Pre-opening: October 31, 2024 (Thu) to November 1, 2024 (Fri)) *Admission to the Japanese garden is free during the pre-opening period Autumn Night Walk 2024: 16:30 to 21:00 (lights off at 20:30) 📍Location: 3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo

#traveldiaries Sunflowers 🌻 in Tokyo? Yes, you can view the beautiful sunflowers at the Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park. The lone white door in the midst of the sunflowers reminds me of a Japanese anime movie and attracted some of the visitors including myself to take photos. There are also a lot of other flowers blooming in the 160 hectares park. Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park is also where you can enjoy the fireworks in summer. There are lots of people who came early to get a spot in the spacious open field to view the fireworks. The fireworks is really very pretty 😍 and overall a very good experience.

GREEN SPRINGS in Tachikawa, Tokyo opened in 2020 with the aim to make sky, culture and green connected with people. After you take stairs where you can hear beautiful sound of water running, there is a viewpoint where you can see the city as well as mt Fuji. It’s definitely one of the hidden spots for best sunset in Tokyo! It’s only 8 mins away from Tachikawa station so check it out! #bestsunset

Cosmos Festival 2024 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 The National Showa Memorial Park in Tachikawa. You can enjoy colorful cosmos in the park. The contrast with the blue sky is amazing🎶 [Cosmos Festival 2024] ◎ Yellow Cosmos Lemon Bright Location: Flower Hill About 4 million cosmos bloom on the hill. The sight of them spreading out like a yellow carpet💛 is exciting⤴️ ◎ Cosmos Sensation Location: Harappa Higashi Flower Field The colorful pink🩷 and white🤍 cosmos are adorable. Two doors🚪 will take you into the world of cosmos! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Showa Memorial Park ꕥAddress: 3173 Midori-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Nishi-Tachikawa Station → approx. 16-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Beginning of Autumn #100 Travel Styles #Showa Memorial Park #Autumn #Cosmos #Walk

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Autumn in Japan is known as Aki (秋) and the fall foliage is classified by two different terms: Koyo (紅葉) and Momiji (紅葉). Koyo describes foliage with red and yellow colors, while Momiji (紅葉) specifically applies to the intensely red maple leaves that are particularly spectacular during the season. The leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp, and the weather is perfect for outdoor activities. People love going out to the pumpkin patch, picking apples from trees, and enjoying the beautiful scenery around them. #tachikawacity #tokyo #japan #japan_daytime_view #japan2023 #natural #naturalpark #red_leaves #mapletree #autumn #autumntrip #autumnseason

Autumn Color Viewing in Showa Kinen Park Showa Kinen Park is especially known for its alleys of ginkgo trees near the Tachikawa Gate turning bright yellow. The park also has many maple trees, in particular, but not only, in its Japanese Garden. Opening hours : Monday 9:30 am–5 pm Tuesday 9:30 am–5 pm Wednesday 9:30 am–5 pm Thursday 9:30 am–5 pm Friday 9:30 am–5 pm Saturday 9:30 am-6 pm Sunday 9:30 am–6 pm How to Get There. Showa Kinen Park is about 40 minutes from central Tokyo by train. Because of its enormous size, the park has several gates. The two most convenient ones are near Nishi-Tachikawa Station (a two-minute walk) and Tachikawa Station (a 10-minute walk). 💰Average Price per Person: Adult (over 15 years old) 450 yen Preschool Child Free Elementary and Junior High Student Free Adult over 65 years old 210 yen 📍Showa Kinen Park, National Park in Japan. 3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo 190-0014, Japan. #tokyo #japan #japan_daytime_view #Yellowleaf #redleaf #leafcolors #enjoy #enjoyed #relax #naturalpark

Showa Memorial Park in Tokyo is a popular spot for ginkgo viewing in Tokyo, and the Ginkgo Avenue here has been seen in many postcards! Now is the time to appreciate the ginkgo and leaf, an avenue of ginkgo trees located in the park that consists of 98 ginkgo trees side by side as the yellow leaves of the ginkgo trees are scattered all over the ground to form a golden carpet Incidentally, this Showa Memorial Park was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Showa in the city of Tachikawa, west of Tokyo, on the original site of a former U.S. Army Air Force Base, this vast park about 180 hectares in size, and facilities Perfect enough, you can stroll while enjoying the flowers, have a picnic with a group of FD, or you can ride a bicycle or pay to play pedal boats in the pool of water birds Showa Memorial Park Address: 3173 Echo, Tachikawa, Tokyo Access: About 5 minutes walk from JR Tachikawa Station #SpringGood Places2024 #Ginkgo

Located in Tachikawa city, west of Tokyo, the national Showa Kinen Park was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign. The park offers a variety of flowers to enjoy throughout the four seasons. Spanning 180 hectares, the park is equipped with comprehensive facilities, making it ideal for spending at least half a day to a full day strolling, picnicking, cycling, or engaging in various leisure activities.