Kanagawa’s Yokosuka Shobuen Iris Garden: Wisteria Fuji Festival, Enjoy Stunning Blossoms
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The “Fuji Matsuri” (Wisteria Festival) will be held at “Yokosuka Iris Garden Shobuen.” The garden boasts 11 varieties and 250 wisteria plants, offering visitors a graceful welcome!
About Yokosuka Iris Garden Shobuen
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Yokosuka Shobuen is one of the largest iris gardens in Japan. From late May to late June, 412 varieties and 140,000 irises bloom on the garden’s 3.8-hectare grounds.
In June, the “Hana Shobu Matsuri” (Iris Festival) is held to celebrate the iris blooms. Every Sunday during the festival, a “koto” (Japanese harp) concert is also held.
In addition to irises, there is a “Wisteria Garden” with 11 varieties and 250 plants, a “Weeping Cherry Blossom Garden,” and other flower gardens that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
The visitor center has a restaurant that can accommodate up to 100 people, an exhibition room, and a rest area (where visitors are allowed to bring their own lunch).
Event Details
![The Wisteria at Yokosuka Iris Garden Shobuen in Kanagawa prefecture.](https://www.guidoor.jp/yokosuka/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wisteria-Fuji-FestivalYokosuka-Shobuen-Iris-Garden02.jpg)
Date:
Saturday, April 22, 2023 – Friday, May 5, 2023
April (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
May (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Location: Yokosuka Iris Garden Shobuen
Address: 18-1 Abekura, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
About Special Events
On April 22nd (Sat), there will be a performance of South American ethnic music.
On April 30th (Sun), there will be a taiko drum performance.
Admission
Adults: 320 yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 100 yen
Access
- From JR Kinugasa Station, take the “Shobuen Loop” bus (approx. 10 minutes) and get off at “Shobuen” stop (runs every 1-2 times per hour).
- From JR Kinugasa Station, take the bus “Ikegami via Yokosuka Station,” “Shioiri Station,” or “Zushi Station” (approx. 5 minutes), get off at “Ikegami Chu-gaku” stop, and walk for 20 minutes.
- From Keikyu Shioiri Station, take the bus “Ikegami via Kinugasa Station” (approx. 15 minutes), get off at “Ikegami Chu-gaku” stop, and walk for 20 minutes.
Direct Bus from Shioiri Station!
Period of Temporary Bus Service:
April 22 (Sat) – May 5 (Fri, holiday)
Departure location: Temporary pole at Shioiri Station Bus Stop #5
*All buses are direct and do not stop on the way.
For bus inquiries, please contact Keikyu Bus Iigusa Office
TEL.046-851-5500.
Bus schedule
■Shioiri Station to Yokosuka Iris Garden Shobuen (Weekdays, Saturdays, Holidays)
TIME | Departure from Shioiri Station |
09 AM | - |
10 AM | 00 20 45 |
11 AM | 00 20 40 |
12 PM | 00 15 |
01 PM | 00 40 |
02 PM | 20 40 |
03 PM | 00 20 45 |
04 PM | 00 20 45 |
05 PM | - |
■Yokosuka Iris Garden Shobuen to Shioiri Station (Weekdays, Saturdays, Holidays)
TIME | Departure from Yokosuka Iris Garden Shobuen |
09 AM | - |
10 AM | 15 35 |
11 AM | 00 15 35 55 |
12 PM | 15 30 |
01 PM | 15 55 |
02 PM | 35 55 |
03 PM | 15 35 |
04 PM | 00 15 35 |
05 PM | 00 |
Contact
Official Website: Yokosuka Iris Garden Shobuen
Inquiries: 046-853-3688 (Management Office)
Organizer
Hosted by Yokosuka Greening Landscaping Cooperative, designated manager of Shobuen Iris Garden.