Researched guide · Checked on Nov 7, 2026
Roses bloom on terraces below a stone Western-style mansion, with a Japanese garden further down the same hillside. The mansion and rose garden at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens were designed by Josiah Conder, the British architect behind many Meiji-era buildings, and the roses bloom twice a year, in spring and autumn.
Quick answer
Autumn Leaves and Roses 2026: November 7 – December 6, 2026. The Autumn Rose Festival ended on November 6, 2026. On its last day, 89 of about 100 varieties were still in bloom; autumn roses usually continue into early December alongside the autumn leaves. Dates for the 2027 autumn rose season have not been announced.
Admission: ¥150 for adults, ¥70 for 65+. Free for elementary school children and younger.
Hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). About 7 minutes on foot from Kami-Nakazato or Nishigahara Station.
About the garden
The site was once the residence of the Meiji statesman Mutsu Munemitsu and later passed to the Furukawa family. The current Western-style residence and the Western garden were designed by Josiah Conder, who also designed the Rokumeikan and Nicolai Cathedral. The Japanese garden below was created by Ogawa Jihei (known as Ueji), a garden designer from Kyoto. The gardens opened to the public in 1956 and are a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
Autumn 2026: roses and autumn leaves
The garden’s “Autumn Leaves and Roses” event runs from November 7 to December 6, 2026, 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). The garden says it is a rare place in Tokyo to see autumn leaves and roses together. 2026 also marks 70 years since the gardens opened to the public and 20 years since their designation as a Place of Scenic Beauty.
- About 100 varieties and 200 rose plants in front of the mansion.
- A free concert of koto and pan flute on November 28 at 12:00 and 15:00, with rose goods and gelato on sale. Admission is still needed, and the concert is cancelled in rain.
- The Autumn Rose Festival ended on November 6, 2026. On that day, the garden reported 89 of about 100 varieties in bloom. Autumn roses usually keep blooming until early December. Mornings have the strongest scent.
Tickets and hours
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥150 |
| 65 and over | ¥70 |
| Elementary school children and younger | Free |
- Open 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed December 29 – January 1.
- The inside of the Western-style residence is managed separately (by the Otani Art Museum). Visiting the interior needs an advance application, so check the official website for details.
How to get there
| Station | Line | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Kami-Nakazato | JR Keihin-Tohoku Line | About 7 min |
| Nishigahara | Tokyo Metro Namboku Line | About 7 min |
| Komagome | JR Yamanote Line | About 15 min |
Address: 1-27-39 Nishigahara, Kita-ku. There is no parking. From Komagome you can combine it with Rikugien Gardens.
FAQ
When do the roses bloom at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens?
Twice a year, in spring and autumn. In 2026, the autumn roses are in bloom through the Autumn Leaves and Roses event, November 7 to December 6.
How much is admission?
¥150 for adults and ¥70 for visitors aged 65 and over. Elementary school children and younger are free.
Can I go inside the mansion?
The interior is managed separately and needs an advance application. Check the official website.
What is the nearest station?
Kami-Nakazato (JR) or Nishigahara (Namboku Line), each about 7 minutes on foot.
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Sources
Hours, prices, history and access come from the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association’s official website. Festival details come from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s press release of August 19, 2026 (checked November 7, 2026).
