October — Showa Kinen Park — Ginkgo Avenues
Some locations are only beginning to change while others peak this month. Use the specific foliage window below.
Tourism source ↗A large park in western Tokyo with seasonal flower fields, ginkgo avenues and a Japanese garden. Cosmos are a September–October highlight; ginkgo avenues usually color in November. Check the park’s current flower report, opening calendar and event notices before choosing your entrance.
Best time to visit: Nov – November — Showa Kinen Park — Ginkgo Avenues · May – Poppies and fresh green lawns · Sep–Oct – September–October cosmos fields · Mar–Apr – Sakura and spring flower relay
💡 Photographer’s recorded capture date: 2008-10-13. Historical reference, not a current view or bloom forecast.
Cosmos field in Showa memorial park.jpgMonth match · time or weather may differ
Recorded capture month: Oct · Historical photo, not a live view
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Packing checklist
- Also useful: Warm layers for cool mornings and evenings, Rain protection and walking shoes with grip
Parking
Nishi Tachikawa
NEARBY
· 7 min walk
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Community-mapped nearby parking. Capacity, fees, hours and vehicle limits are not verified; check signs on arrival.
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Directions to Showa Kinen Park
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
September–October cosmos fields
Cosmos fields are a seasonal focus in September and October. Different varieties peak at different times; consult the park’s current flower report.
Tourism source ↗Suitability
Stroller: Not verified
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: moderate
Kids: Check the operator’s route information for stairs, slopes and child facilities.
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-24