Where To See Huge Fields Of Cosmos In Tokyo

If you think that vast fields of blooming wildflowers are something you won’t find in Tokyo…think again! From mid-September to mid-October every year, the lowly cosmos is elevated to extravaganza status at two different gardens, blossoming in snapworthy profusion for about four weeks.

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SHOWA KINEN PARK – Tachikawa

The first ones to bloom there (mid-September to mid-October) are the bright yellow ones

The cosmos season at this park last from mid-September to mid-October, starting with these orange ones (mid- to late-September) — Some years they plant this field in orange ones instead

But this is the grand pooh-bah of cosmos extravaganzas. There are two seriously gigantic fields of these at this park.

The biggest one is a mix of purple, pink, white, and everything in between

cosmos17 — And peak blooming of the pink and purple ones happens from the end of September to the middle of October

As you can see, there are about a gazillion different varieties, if you look closely — If you look closely, there are about a gazillion different color variations

And at the end (early- to mid-October) this pale yellow and white field comes into bloom

This truly enormous park is about an hour from Shinjuku station, but is totally worth the trip during cosmos season. Photos can’t quite capture just how unexpectedly huge these fields are. There’s also a very nice Japanese garden, and the best playgrounds in Tokyo, if you have kids.

Admission: Adults ¥410, Children (6-14) ¥80
Hours: 9:30 – 16:30

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HAMA-RIKYU GARDEN – Tokyo (near Shiodome Station)

This park has a smaller field of cosmos, but it's still lovely, and has more of a color mix — This park has a smaller field of cosmos, but it’s still lovely, and has more of a color mix

From mid- to late-September, the orange ones are in full bloom

They plant two sections of mixed cosmos at staggered times – one blooms in mid-September, the other in early October — They plant two sections of mixed cosmos – one blooms in mid-September, the other in early October

This large garden is right in central Tokyo, and in addition to the cosmos field, there is a big pond you can walk around, with scenic bridges.

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And I know Mt. Fuji isn’t in Tokyo, but it you happen to be going that way…

HANA NO MIYAKO FLOWER PARK

These cosmos are actually outside the paying part of the flower park! They are just growing along the road, in the fields surrounding it.

Admission: Free
Hours: Never closed

Here's the local area map, or you can search google maps for Hanako Miyako Park — Here’s the local area map, or you can search google maps for Hana no Miyako Park

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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had

4 thoughts on “Where To See Huge Fields Of Cosmos In Tokyo”

Phlomis68-Volpinablu-Antonella says:

February 16, 2017 at 6:25 am

so beautiful!!!!

1. Jonelle Patrick says:
  
  February 16, 2017 at 8:24 am
  
  I’m so happy to meet another flower lover!ヽ(*＾ω＾*)ﾉ
  
  1. Phlomis68-Volpinablu-Antonella says:
    
    February 16, 2017 at 8:34 am
    
    I am happy too! I love fox too. One of my nick name means blue fox, while my nick phlomis is a flower, and my true name is Antonella :)))
  2. Jonelle Patrick says:
    
    February 21, 2017 at 11:26 am
    
    That’s so amazing we have so much in common ( ^ω^ ) The internet is amazing sometimes, isn’t it? I’m so happy our paths crossed, and I look forward to seeing more of your posts too!

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