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Early Summer Flower Festival: Roses and irises at Shonai Ryokuchi Park
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Summer hues come to Shonai Ryokuchi Park
Some 2,000 rose bushes of 80 varieties and around 9,000 irises paint the early summer Shonai Ryokuchi Park in vibrant colors. Roses meet their peak beauty around mid-May while irises are in full bloom around early June.
Weekends during the event period offer rose seedlings for purchase (Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 only), exercise classes, an exhibit, and a myriad of other events.
Weekends during the event period offer rose seedlings for purchase (Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 only), exercise classes, an exhibit, and a myriad of other events.

Shonai Ryokuchi Park
- A health oriented park that connects people and greenery.
Using the Odai Water Reservoir along the Shonai River, this comprehensive park revolves around the theme of "water, greenery, and sunshine." With a central lawn area, it features flower gardens, a rose garden, a bird sanctuary, and more. Facilities like tennis courts, cycling paths, and a skate park are also available. Additionally, the Green Plaza within the park houses a greenhouse and an indoor space for various activities.
Details
Schedule | May 10, 2025 ~ Jun 8, 2025 |
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Regular Holiday | • Mon (the directly following weekday if Mon coincides with a national or other holiday) • Third Wed of the month (the fourth Wed if the third coincides with a national holiday) |
Time | 9:00 am–4:45 pm (park square open 9:00 am–9:00 pm) |
Venue | Shonai Ryokuchi Park Green Plaza |
Cost | Free of charge (park square and parking lot require a fee) |
Access | 1-min. walk from Exit 2 of Shonai Ryokuchi Koen Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line. |
Parking | Pay parking available (643 spaces) Prices • Standard-size vehicles: JPY 200 • Motorcycles/mopeds: JPY 100 • Large-size vehicles (minibus sizes only): JPY 600 Note: • Check the official site for details. |
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