Best places: Plant nurseries in Ōta, Japan

Large greenhouse in a public garden, home to indigenous Japanese plants, plus orchids & cacti.

Botanical gardens with a wooded path, ponds, ancient pine trees, marshes & medieval villa ruins.

Manicured displays of multi-colored roses in pergolas, arches & greenhouses with a shop & cafe.

City park with a water lily pond & colorful summer hydrangeas, plus a playground & mini train.

Known for its more than 1,000 roses, this formal English-style garden also features a store & cafe.

Modest zoo with an interactive farm-animal exhibit, miniature railroad & concessions.

Seasonal displays of poppies, roses & lilies in a botanical garden with flower-lined paths & a cafe.

Blooming riverside area carpeted with around 50,000 iris flowers donated by community members.

👍 春のバラフェスタを堪能した後、足を伸ばし行きました。 園内の花は余り咲いていませんでしたが、木道が張り巡らされていて、青空の中気持ち良く散策できました。

Modest zoo on wooded grounds featuring Japanese macaque monkeys, plus a seasonal flower trail.

👍 Every year the number of peach trees decreases and they are no longer as impressive, but the sight of them turning all pink at the end of winter is a sight to behold, and since it's in my neighborhood, I walk my dog ​​there almost every day. Also recommended for walking your dog.

😐 I went to the plum garden to see the plum blossoms. The blooming time seems to vary depending on the weather, and some have already finished blooming. There were also early blooming cherry blossoms. I haven't seen West Garden East Garden, so I'll check it out next time.

👍👍 The katakuri trees in full bloom in the countryside, which is hard to believe to be in the suburbs of Tokyo, are a sight to behold. The stock seems to be increasing every year. Thank you to all the volunteers! Parking and admission are free. However, the parking lot will be crowded on weekends when...

👍 お洒落なガーデンにガーデングッズがあり、さらに買えるようです。また、カフェもお庭で将来オープンとのこと。パン2斤を販売していたので購入。今後が楽しみです。

This relaxed riverside park features peach trees & a variety of flowering plants.