Ikuta Ryokuchi Rose Garden — Attraction in Kawasaki

Although open only at certain times of year (check the website!), this is a fantastic rose garden that is well worth the 10-15 minute walk from the station. There are a huge variety of roses here, and most have been painstakingly labelled in both Japanese and English by the volunteers that maintain the place. Yes, volunteers! What a fantastic job they have done (do donate when you visit - it costs nothing to get in.)

Visitors should be aware of the following: The walk from the station to the rose garden is made much better by a special rose-lined walkway that starts from about halfway from the station. It is on only only side of the road, so don't miss it. At the time of this post (May 2022) visitors are asked to check their temperature with an automatic machine, and disinfect their hands using the dispensers provided. Once at the main entrance don't be deceived...there is still a few minutes to go, and this is up a steep hill with steps. There is a guide rail and the floor is lined so it isn't muddy, but elderly visitors may need assistance. There is no eating and drinking inside. There are basic toilet facilities available. Last entry is early (at 4.00pm - but check the website), and the volunteers ask every to leave at 4.30! Finally, it is not a big area and so it can feel crowded. HOWEVER it is still worth it for the beautiful flowers, lawns, and special displays like the 'Royal Garden' (where rose varieties named after global and Japanese royalty are gathered.) Don't pass this place by if it is open and in bloom...do stop and...

We visited this rose garden after a lovely stranger at the bus stop told us about it. The roses bloom is only in Spring and Autumn. There are venders selling roses in pots as well.

Beautiful garden and easy to walk around with a coffee truck for you to enjoy a cup of coffee at. There are a few flight of stairs to climb but we noticed if you have a car, you can drive to the carpark next...

It's a nice rose garden that is free to the public. You will have to pay for parking, but I came by foot so I do not know that cost.

My class went on a school excursion to the Fujiko - Duraemon Museum nearby and came here for our picnic lunch. Many places to sit and eat your bento and there are stalls with bento for sale.

Overall a wonderful...