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Where to Enjoy Flower Blooms After Cherry Blossom Season

Things to Do | Visit Chiba | Latest update:2023/03/31

The cherry blossom season is symbolic of Japanese springtime beauty, but in our changing world, it can be difficult to time your trip just right. Fear not, however, as Chiba delivers beauty in all seasons, especially in the stretch from spring to summer. As the pink cherry blossoms turn to green, visitors can still welcome the wave of irises, azaleas, and roses at one of these stunning destinations in Chiba.

Ayame Park

The convergence of river systems in northeast Chiba creates a lush environment for flowers to prosper. Ayame Park brings you the first wave of flowers in the rainy season, right next to the mighty Tone River. “Ayame” means iris, and you’ll find so many varieties from all across Japan (roughly 400!), blooming from May to June, accented by the glittering koi pond within. By summer, you can expect roses and lotuses to decorate your visit to this famous riverside park.

Country Farm Tokyo German Village

Set in the wondrous expanse of central Chiba, this theme park attracts day-trippers from Tokyo and beyond. The rides, playgrounds, and golf are family favorites, but the manicured landscapes and flower fields make this a top destination for anyone who loves good scenery. Late spring sees the grounds shrouded in white, pink and purple with shiba-zakura, a flower which roughly translates as “lawn cherry blossoms.” In recent years, the shiba-zakura displays have been accompanied by nemophila, or baby blue eyes, which also adorn the hillsides here.

Keisei Rose Garden

Just a short train ride from Tokyo, you’ll find one of the most consummate collections of roses in Japan. Keisei Rose Garden has roughly 1,600 varieties of roses tastefully arranged throughout the park, as well as ample space for other greenery and walking trails. Spend at least half a day exploring both the main areas as well as the shops and cafes. Any rose enthusiast should mark this on their map for all seasons!

Tateyama Castle

Japan’s castles are great landmarks for sightseeing, and Chiba has many as well. Tateyama Castle in lower western Chiba looms over Tokyo Bay, and is seated high on a hill full of breathtaking nature. Come here just after the main cherry blossom season for captivating arrays of azaleas and other plants, and be treated to a panoramic view from the castle’s lookout tower. This castle park is the perfect way to take in all the beauty of this coastal nook of Chiba.

Seichoji Temple

Another hilltop site in Chiba, Seichoji Temple not only offers one of the best views of the Pacific available, it’s also the birthplace of a major sect of Japanese Buddhism. “Nichiren” Buddhism was founded here, inspired by the stunning sunrise over the horizon, and the azaleas adorning the complex, sloped temple grounds accentuate it beautifully. You can even spend the night here and enjoy authentic food traditionally eaten by Buddhist priests.

Sightseeing Spots

Ayame Park

The gorgeous water flowers of Japan, gathered in one park. Irises and lotuses need a lot of water to grow, and Ayame Park sits next to Japan's second longest river: the Tone River. People come from far and wide to see the over 400 iris, and 300 lotus varieties, as well as the other seasonal flowers such as roses, wisterias, licorice, and narcissus, not to mention the lush green of the surrounding area, and beautifully expansive riverside.

1837-2 Ogishima, Katori City

(20 minutes by car from JR Sawara Station)

+81-478-56-0411

Accessibility

  • Handicap parking
  • Handicap toilet
  • Ostomate restroom
  • Wheelchair rentals
  • Written communication for the hearing impaired
  • Wheelchair ramp
  • Service dogs permitted

Country Farm Tokyo German Village

Country Farm Tokyo German Village is Japan's very own slice of Europe. Although located in Chiba, it's named "Tokyo" German Village to give it a "close to Tokyo" feel for those thinking about making the trip. Come enjoy rolling, green pastures and seasonal flowers while you play golf or explore the forests. Carnival rides, shopping, and a petting zoo are just a couple of the other joys that await you here. Fun for the whole family, and a spot to enjoy Chiba's natural beauty.

419 Nagayoshi, Sodegaura City

(From JR Sodegaura Station, take the Nitto Kotsu bus bound for Tokyo German Village for approx. 30 minutes.)

+81-438-60-5511

Accessibility

  • Handicap parking
  • Handicap toilet
  • Wheelchair rentals
  • Wheelchair ramp
  • Stroller rentals
  • Breast-feeding room
  • Service dogs permitted
  • Written communication for the hearing impaired *Not always guaranteed

Keisei Rose Garden

This place is a rose lover's dream! With over 1,600 different varieties, and 10,000 individual flowers, the grounds of the garden are bursting with color and soothing scents when the roses are in bloom. After strolling through the garden, take a break at the restaurant, cafe, or bakery near the entrance to the garden, or visit the shop to peruse an array of rose-themed souvenirs. The garden center also has everything you need to start your own rose garden at home, as well as an array of other plants and flowers.
*The peak seasons for viewing roses here are usually late April and early June in the spring, and early October to late November in fall.

755 Owada Shinden, Yachiyo City

(About 15 minutes on foot from Yachiyo-Midorigaoka Station on the Toyo Rapid Railway)

+81-47-459-0106(Rose Shop)

Accessibility

  • Handicap parking
  • Handicap toilet
  • Wheelchair rentals
  • Wheelchair ramp

Tateyama Castle

Tateyama Castle sits in a unique location perched high atop a hill that peers down over Tokyo Bay. Visitors can enjoy a walk to the castle through the hillside paths in the surrounding Shiroyama Park. Once you arrive at the castle, climb up to its top chamber to enjoy the panoramic views of the southern Boso Peninsula and Tokyo Bay. Inside, you'll find exhibits about the "Hakkenden", a series of historical fiction set in the Sengoku, or Warring States period, in which Tateyama Castle served as an important location.

351-2 Tateyama, Tateyama City

(Access via Shiroyama Park: 10 minutes by car from JR Tateyama Station. )

+81-470-23-5212

Seicho-ji Temple

A large temple in the hills of Kamogawa City that provides the chance to stay overnight, participate in temple activities, and enjoy authentic temple cuisine. It is said that the sunrise from the temple here inspired the founding of Nichiren Buddhism.

322-1 Kiyosumi, Kamogawa City

(A 15-minute car or bus ride from Awa-Amatsu Station. Bus: Take the Kamogawa Community Bus, Kiyosumi Route, to the Seicho-ji bus stop.)

+81-4-7094-0525

Accessibility

  • Handicap toilet
  • Wheelchair rentals
  • Wheelchair ramp
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