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Kanagawa Prefectural Sagamihara Park
A vast park surrounded by water and greenery, where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the year.
Located within a vast 260,000㎡ area, Kanagawa Prefectural Sagamihara Park is a comprehensive park where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers and greenery throughout the year. The park features diverse areas, such as "Minazuki-en," where around 20,000 irises of about 120 varieties bloom in June, and the "Fountain Square," which boasts an elegant French-style garden surrounded by towering metasequoia trees.
A prominent symbol of the park is the "Sakata Seed Greenhouse," one of the largest in the prefecture. Inside the greenhouse, visitors can explore a tropical garden filled with vibrant flowers like bougainvillea and hibiscus, as well as a cactus garden displaying various succulent plants. In addition to these paid areas, the greenhouse also offers the Green Theater, which screens nature-themed videos, and an observation room overlooking the fountain square.
The expansive 27,000㎡ lawn area is a popular spot for family picnics on weekends. Other attractions include the "Komorebi no Michi," a popular bird-watching trail, and the "Seseragi-no-en" area, where visitors can enjoy playing in the water. The park offers something for all ages.
Highlights
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The park covers approximately 260,000㎡ and offers seasonal flowers year-round.
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The greenhouse, featuring tropical and cactus gardens, is a major attraction.
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The park boasts various highlights, including a French-style garden and an iris garden.
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Areas for picnics and water play are available for visitors.
Photos
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![The seasonal flowers at Minazuki-en, with its central pond.]()
The seasonal flowers at Minazuki-en, with its central pond.
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![The popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spot in the "Seseragi-no-en" area during spring.]()
The popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spot in the "Seseragi-no-en" area during spring.
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![The impressive "Sakata Seed Greenhouse," one of the largest in the prefecture.]()
The impressive "Sakata Seed Greenhouse," one of the largest in the prefecture.
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![The Tropical Garden inside the greenhouse, full of vibrant, exotic plants.]()
The Tropical Garden inside the greenhouse, full of vibrant, exotic plants.
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![The vast 27,000㎡ lawn area, perfect for picnics.]()
The vast 27,000㎡ lawn area, perfect for picnics.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Brochures are available in Japanese with pictograms. The park's website offers information in Japanese, while some signage is available in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. The Sakata Seed Greenhouse provides facility information.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Free Wi-Fi available in the Park Management Office.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Are there restrooms available?
Yes, there are eight restroom facilities located throughout the park, including near the Greenhouse, next to the Training Room, Crocus area, South restrooms (including accessible restrooms), East restrooms, Seseragi-no-en area, and next to the Crocus area.
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Are there designated smoking areas?
Smoking is allowed only in low-traffic areas or places where it won't bother others. There are marked "No Smoking Areas" near playgrounds.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 県立相模原公園
- Postal Code
- 252-0335
- Address
- 3277 Shimomizo, Minami-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa
- Telep hone
- 042-778-1653
- Closed
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New Year’s holiday period (From December 28th to January 4th), The park is free to walk
Note: Sakata Seed Greenhouse is closed on Mondays (or the following day if it falls on a public holiday), the day after public holidays, and from December 28 to January 4. - Business Hours
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Central Parking (paid): 6:00am – 8:00pm
Sakata Seed Greenhouse: 9:30am – 4:30pm (last entry at 4:00pm). - Admission
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Free
(Entry to the Tropical Garden and Cactus Garden in the Sakata Seed Greenhouse costs 100 yen for adults). - Access
- From JR Sagami Line's Harataima Station, take a Kanachu bus for 5 minutes to "Sagamihara Koen-mae" bus stop, then walk a short distance.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted in some areas (Greenhouse admission fee, parking).
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)