This Saitama national park is renowned for its flowers and offers excellent bicycle rental at the central entrance - both electric and regular bikes available for use on dedicated cycling paths. The route toward the north gate features stunning flower gardens and greenhouses that attract many dog owners for photos, with beautifully maintained blooms and well-kept grounds.
The park includes a large reservoir and cycling the entire area takes 2-3 hours at a brisk pace, probably 4 hours if you want to leisurely explore and properly appreciate the scenery. With relatively few crowds, it’s perfect for peaceful time in a beautiful natural environment. The cycling infrastructure and flower displays make it an ideal escape...
Read moreBeautifully-landscaped park. Gardens with sculptures, pond, gurgling creek, open fields, bike route, paved and unpaved strolling paths. Small enough park to walk all over, perfect for spending half a day or so. Nice place for family, friends, couple, pets for relaxing & enjoying nature. Would like to come back for evening lighting for garden/sculpture viewing. If you feel more active, bike rental available, 450 yen for 3 hours. Lots of short stretches of moderate rolling hills on winding, paved route. Fairly small park but the bike route feels wild with nature. Plenty vending machines, bathrooms, cafes, and a few food trucks. Fair parking, 650 yen, entire day. Takes credit/debit card, but some...
Read moreYou need a complete one day to enjoy the most of this park. The entrance fee to the park itself is not that much (450 yen) but car parking is expensive(700 yen)! Though there are cheaper parking spaces available (not official) nearby they get full immediately so be sure to go early. Some are available at 100 yen also. Visited the park in October and April. They have different flowers on display near the West gate depending on the season. In April, Nemophila, poppies and tulips were in full bloom. Be sure to check which parking is closer to which attraction. Be ready to walk a lot. Although bus service is available, it is not...
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