Kurihama Flower Town Fair 2024
Kurihama Flower Town Fair 2024: May 18, 2024 (Saturday) from 10:00 to 15:00! Enjoy the vibrant performances such as wind ensemble and dance, alongside local gourmet delights and specialty products for sale. Don’t miss the gathering of popular food trucks at the venue!
About Kurihama Flower Park
Kurihama Flower Park (くりはま花の国) is themed around flowers where visitors can enjoy abundant encounters with lush green nature.
Poppies bloom in spring, while Cosmos flowers enchant visitors in autumn, attracting many to the Herb Garden. Bursting into full bloom from May to July, the garden offers a delightful array of herbs, including lavender for visitors to fully enjoy.
Facilities
If you’re feeling weary, Kurihama Flower Park offers a complimentary footbath called “Yuttari (湯足里)” where you can relax while enjoying the herb garden’s scenic views.
The footbath water is infused with seasonal herbs for added relaxation.
There are plenty of playgrounds for children to explore, including an adventure land featuring a Godzilla slide and a dedicated playground within the Herb Garden.
Inside of the Kurihama Flower Park
Kurihama Flower Park offers a variety of facilities! Here is an introduction to the park’s amenities:
- Flower Train Convenient transportation around the spacious park, covering 2 kilometers with ups and downs.
- Restaurant Rosmarinus Perched on a hill, this restaurant provides stunning views of the Uraga Strait and the Boso Peninsula. Savor popular dishes like “Godzilla Curry,” “Herb Chicken Plate,” various pastas, and “Flower Country Honey Pancakes.” The terrace seats are pet-friendly.
- Cosmos House Offers soft serve ice cream in seasonal flavors, Navy curry, and Godzilla merchandise.
- Herb Garden Observation Deck Enjoy panoramic views of the lush gardens and vibrant blooms from this scenic vantage point.
- Playgrounds Numerous playgrounds for children, including an adventure land with a Godzilla slide and a playground in the Herb Garden.
- Yuttari Footbath A complimentary footbath with seasonal herb-infused water, perfect for relaxing while enjoying the view of the herb garden.
Flower Train
A Flower Train operates for convenient transportation around the expansive park, covering a distance of 2 kilometers with ups and downs.
Operating Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed
Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following day.)
Year-end and New Year holidays (From December 29th to January 3rd.)
Fares
Adults: One-way ¥500
Children (3 years old to elementary school): One-way ¥300
Restaurant Rosmarinus
Perched on a hill within the park, Restaurant Rosmarinus offers breathtaking views of the Uraga Strait, where 500 ships traverse daily, and overlooks the picturesque Boso Peninsula on the opposite shore.
Popular dishes include the signature Yokosuka spicy curry, known as “Godzilla Curry,” the “Herb Chicken Plate,” various types of pasta, and “Hana no Kuni Honey Pancakes” made with honey harvested at Kurihama Flower Park.
The terrace seats are pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along for a visit.
Operating Hours (L.O.)
March to October / 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (L.O. 3:30 PM (for meals), 4:00 PM (for drinks))
November to February / 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM (for meals), 3:00 PM (for drinks))
Closed
Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following day.)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Park Access
Get off at the Flower Train station “Café Restaurant Mae”
Approximately 10 minutes on foot from the second parking lot
Cosmos House
Cosmos House offers soft serve ice cream in seasonal flavors, Navy curry, and Godzilla merchandise.
Operating Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed
Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following day.)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Herb Garden: Garden Cafe
Herb Garden Cafe is a takeout-style café, offering light snacks such as hot dogs and drinks made with honey harvested at the Flower Park.
Operating Hours
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Closed
Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following day.)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Adventure Land Snack Stand
Offers various light snacks such as yakisoba, soft serve ice cream, shaved ice, Godzilla goods.
Operating Hours
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Closed
Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following day.)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Stage Schedule
Numerous vibrant performances by local groups are a must-see.
*Viewing area is standing only.
| Time | Performer |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Yokosuka Sogo High School Wind Ensemble (横須賀総合高校 吹奏楽部) |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Yokohama F. Marinos Official Cheerleaders Tricolore Mermaids (Performance: 15 minutes) |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Kurofune Yosakoi Dance (黒船よさこい) |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Gima Kanagawa-kai: Eisa dance (儀間 神奈川會) |
| 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Admiral Skarin Photo Session (スカリン提督撮影会) |
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Uraga Junior High School Dance Team (浦賀中学校ダンス部) |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Yokosuka City Fire Brigade Wind Ensemble (横須賀市消防団音楽隊) |
*Please note that the timetable may be subject to change depending on the conditions of the day.
List of Vendors
Local gourmet delights and specialty products welcomes visitors!
- 14 Stores by Kurihama Tourism Association members
- Food Trucks (Miura Peninsula Food Truck Association)
- Flower Market: Sales of flower seedlings and seeds by Kurihama Flower Lovers Association
- Kurihama Local Vegetable Sales Group (Yokosuka Hayama Agricultural Cooperative, Kurihama Branch)
- Yokosuka Minami Police Station: Traffic safety and crime prevention PR
- Japanese Red Cross & Clean Shonan Gakuin High School JRC Club
Information: Kurihama Flower Town Fair 2024
Date
May 18, 2024 (Saturday) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*In case of Rain, event will be postponed to following day.
Location
Kurihama Flower Park, Poppy Garden
Address
1 Shinmeicho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 239-0832
Official Website Kurihama Flower Town Fair
Contact Kurihama Tourism Association Office: TEL 046-834-1111
*For event confirmation on the day, please contact: Yokosuka City Call Center
TEL 046-822-4000 (Weekday 8:00–18:00, Weekends/Holidays 8:00–16:00)
Organizer Information
Organizer: Kurihama Tourism Association
Support: Yokosuka City
Local Gourmet & Specialty Products: Kurihama Flower Town Fair 2024
| Vendor | Offerings | Availability in case of postponement: Yes/No |
| Kurihama Tourism Association | Popcorn | Yes |
| Kurihama-Uraga Direct Sales Group | Vegetables | No |
| Medai Kuwatai (ぬだいくわたい) | Okinawa soba, juices, beer, and more | Yes |
| Akane Yosha (茜洋舎) | Tsukemono (Japanese Pickles), sweets, and more | Yes |
| NPO Urara Hidamari | Baked goods, handicrafts, and more | Yes |
| Kiku-chan Caricature | Caricatures | Yes |
| Connie’s Chocolate Banana | Chocolate bananas | Yes |
| Pique Marché 365 Days Kurihama (ピケマルシェ365日久里浜) | Various breads, baked goods | No |
| Pola Esthetic Ayumi (ポーラエステ亜由美) | Body shampoo | Yes |
| Wagashi Kowa (和菓子幸和) | Japanese sweets | Yes |
| Kurihama Flower Park | Hamburgers | Yes |
| Agetateya (揚げたて屋) | Kurofune burgers, various croquettes | No |
| BAYZ | Various curries | Yes |
| Ekubo Caricature (似顔絵えくぼ) | Caricatures | No |
Popular Food Trucks Gathering!
| Vendor | Offerings | Availability in case of postponement: Yes/No |
| M’s Kitchen | Fried rice and more | Yes |
| Surf&Snow | Savory Crepes | Yes |
| Harunire | Soy milk scones, muffins | No |
| Tomori Shoten (友利商店) | Crepes, shaved ice | Yes |
| Bento Shop on the Hill (丘の上のお弁当屋さん) | Various bento lunches | Yes |
| Takoyaki Tecchan (たこ焼きてっちゃん) | Takoyaki | Yes |
Kurihama Community Center “Spring Planting” Workshop
Date & Time
May 18 (Saturday) 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Capacity
15 participants (Lottery will be held if oversubscribed)
Application Methods
Postcard, online application, or in person
Application Deadline
Must arrive by May 6th (Monday)
Participation Fee
¥750
Inclement Weather
Workshop will be held in the Kurihama Community Center meeting room.
Contact 046-834-1471
For more details, please check here.
Note: The content is subject to change or cancellation without prior notice depending on the circumstances of the day.
