Yokosuka Iris Garden — Attraction in Yokosuka

I went in early June to see the irises, which were stunning. Ticket purchase is by vending machine, so no need to worry re difficulties in Japanese. There is also an English-language leaflet / map available for free.

There was a lively entrance area with market stalls selling fresh produce, grilled mochi, gifts and trinkets etc, as well as vending machines for soft drinks. The irises were spectacular and tended by women in traditional Japanese gardening clothes which was a nice scene. Even though they were not in bloom, walking among the wisterias and listening to the wind in the trees is incredibly relaxing.

I did not explore the building, other than to have lunch at the cafe. There are a number of fresh meals available at very reasonable prices. There was also live traditional music upstairs, which I could hear but did not venture up to see. I understand that some of the rooms for recreation have an entrance fee later in the season.

I noticed that there were many tadpoles among the irises so I wonder if there will be lots of frogs later in the year!

Please be aware that shade is at a premium here, the iris areas are fully exposed to the sun. Nany people bring sun umbrellas to protect themselves, but I did not see that they were for sale nearby so please be...

2/2022 Five stars imagining how wonderful it is going to be in a few months (no wonder they don’t take entrance fee besides the blooming months, lol)! Not too much to see in early February besides a lot of dirt, bald branches, tiny bit of camellia? A great place if you just want to enjoy solitude (outside)… although I actually did see about three other visitors. And lots of crows- they probably rule the place. Can’t wait to come back in a...

It is a small flower park but has a function room upstairs (with chairs, tables & restrooms) where you can sit and eat your own food.Yes, you can bring your own food. Great for indoor picnic overlooking flower garden.It has elevator too! There is a (Japanese menu) restaurant at reasonable price, ice cream shop and souvenir shops in the in the first floor.Has a parking lot at...