Researched guide · Checked on Nov 9, 2026
Golden ginkgo avenues in November and seasonal flower fields all year make Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa one of the best big days out in western Tokyo. This huge national government park also has a Japanese garden, boats, bicycle rental and a large playground.
Quick answer
Admission: ¥450 for adults, ¥210 for 65+. Free for junior high school students and younger.
Autumn 2026: Autumn Night Walk illuminations October 29 – November 29, 16:30–20:30. Ginkgo usually peaks in November.
Getting there: about 2 minutes on foot from Nishi-Tachikawa Station (JR Ome Line) to the Nishi-Tachikawa Gate.
Autumn 2026: ginkgo and night illuminations
The park lights up its ginkgo trees and Japanese garden from October 29 to November 29, 2026. Lights run 16:30–20:30, the last entry is 20:30 and the park closes at 21:00. At night, use the Nishi-Tachikawa or Tachikawa gate.
| Place | Usual autumn color | Trees | Night entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal (Canal Ginkgo) | Early to mid-November | 106 ginkgo, 150 m | Park admission |
| Katarai Ginkgo Avenue | Mid to late November | 98 ginkgo, 300 m | Park admission |
| Japanese Garden | Early to late November | About 300 maples | Park admission plus a light-up ticket |
The Japanese Garden needs the extra ticket only from 16:30. Daytime visitors pay park admission alone. Color changes each year, so check the park’s updates before you go.
Seasonal flowers
| Flower | Usual season |
|---|---|
| Cherry blossoms | Late March – early April |
| Tulips | Mid-April |
| Nemophila | Late April – early May |
| Shirley poppies | Mid to late May |
| Hydrangeas and irises | June |
| Sunflowers | August |
| Cosmos | Late September – mid-October |
| Ginkgo (autumn leaves) | November |
Seasons change a little every year, so check the park’s flower updates before you go.
Things to do
- Japanese Garden with the Kanfutei tea ceremony house.
- A reproduced old farmhouse.
- Bicycle rental, rowing and cycle boats, and a park train.
- A large playground for children.
- The Showa Memorial Museum (combination tickets are available).
Tickets and hours
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (15+) | ¥450 |
| 65 and over | ¥210 |
| Junior high school students and younger | Free |
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| March 1 – October 31 | 9:30–17:00 |
| Weekends and holidays, April 1 – September 30 | 9:30–18:00 |
| November 1 – end of February | 9:30–16:30 |
Closed December 31, January 1, and the fourth Monday of January and the following day. Hours can change for events.
How to get there
| Gate | Station | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Nishi-Tachikawa Gate | Nishi-Tachikawa (JR Ome Line) | About 2 min |
| Akebono Gate | Tachikawa-Kita (Tama Monorail) | About 8 min |
| Akebono Gate | Tachikawa (JR Chuo Line, North Exit) | About 10 min |
| Tachikawa Gate | Tachikawa (JR Chuo Line, North Exit) | About 18 min |
For food and shopping around Tachikawa Station, see our Tachikawa and Kunitachi guide.
FAQ
How much is Showa Kinen Park?
¥450 for adults and ¥210 for visitors aged 65 and over. Junior high school students and younger are free.
When are the ginkgo trees yellow?
Usually in November. The park’s guide says the Canal colors first, in early to mid-November, then Katarai Ginkgo Avenue in mid to late November.
Is Showa Kinen Park open at night in autumn?
In 2026, yes, for the Autumn Night Walk from October 29 to November 29. Lights run 16:30–20:30 and the park closes at 21:00.
Which gate is closest to a station?
Nishi-Tachikawa Gate, about 2 minutes on foot from Nishi-Tachikawa Station on the JR Ome Line.
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Sources
Hours, prices, flower seasons and access come from Showa Kinen Park’s official website (checked November 9, 2026; autumn events checked November 6, 2026). Please check before you go.
