Showa Memorial Park, Tachikawa

Name: Showa Memorial Park
Address: Tachikawa, Japan

#1 among attractions in Tachikawa

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Showa Memorial Park, also known as Showa Kinen Park, is an expansive oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling city of Tachikawa, Japan. This national park, created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign, spans an impressive 163 hectares and offers a diverse array of natural and recreational spaces for visitors to enjoy.

As a verdant retreat, Showa Memorial Park boasts a variety of landscapes, from well-manicured traditional Japanese gardens to wide, open lawns perfect for picnicking and leisure activities. The park is renowned for its seasonal flower displays, with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant tulips in early summer drawing crowds seeking the perfect photo opportunity. Autumn brings a fiery palette of reds and golds with the changing leaves, while winter often sees the park transformed into a serene, snowy wonderland.

Families and outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do, with dedicated cycling paths, a boating pond, and sports facilities available. Children can explore the adventure playground, while those looking for a more relaxed visit can meander along the walking trails or partake in one of the many cultural events and festivals that take place throughout the year.

Accessibility is a key feature of Showa Memorial Park, with entrances conveniently located a short walk from Tachikawa Station and Nishi-Tachikawa Station. The park is open year-round, with a small admission fee that contributes to the maintenance and care of this beautiful green space.

Local name: 国営昭和記念公園 Created: 26 October 1983Elevation: 305 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°42'34"N, 139°23'49"E

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Nearby attractions include: Yabo Tenmangū, Noyamakita-Rokudōyama Park, Arena Tachikawa Tachihi, Musashino Art University.

3.3 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Yabo Tenmangū, Tachikawa
86 min walk • Yabo Tenman-gū is a Shinto shrine in Kunitachi, Tokyo, Japan.
4 miN
Park
Noyamakita-Rokudōyama Park, Musashimurayama
103 min walk • Noyamakita-Rokudōyama Park is a public park located in the Sayama hills and stretching from the city of Musashimurayama to the town of Mizuho in Tokyo, Japan. With an area of 1,323,900 m2, it is the second-largest park in the prefecture of Tokyo.
1.2 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Arena Tachikawa Tachihi, Tachikawa
30 min walk • Arena Tachikawa Tachihi is an arena in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan. It is the home arena of the Alvark Tokyo of the B.League, Japan's professional basketball league.
3.1 miNE
Universities and schools
Musashino Art University, Kokubunji
79 min walk • Musashino Art University or Musabi is a private university in Kodaira, Western Tokyo, founded in 1962 with roots going back to 1929. It is known as one of the leading art universities in Japan.
2.8 miSE
City, Area
Kunitachi, Tachikawa
72 min walk • Kunitachi is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021, the city had an estimated population of 76,423 in 38,825 households, and a population density of 9,400 persons per km².
2.8 miE
Architecture, Universities and schools
Hitotsubashi University, Tachikawa
73 min walk • Hitotsubashi University is a national university located in Tokyo, Japan. It has campuses in Kunitachi, Kodaira, and Chiyoda.
2.4 miW
City, Area
Akishima, Hachioji
62 min walk • Akishima is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021, the city had an estimated population of 113,542, and a population density of 6500 persons per km². The total area of the city is 17.34 square kilometres.
2.9 miNE
City, Area
Higashiyamato, Tokorozawa
75 min walk • Higashiyamato is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021, the city had an estimated population of 85,294, and a population density of 6400 persons per km². The total area of the city was 13.42 square kilometres.
2.6 miS
Area
Hino, Hachioji
68 min walk • Hino is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 April 2021, the city had an estimated population of 187,048, and a population density of 6800 persons per km². The total area of the city was 27.55 square kilometres.
0.7 miE
Universities and schools
National Institute of Japanese Literature, Tachikawa
18 min walk • The National Institute of Japanese Literature, or NIJL, was established in May 1972. Its primary purpose is to preserve manuscripts and books relating to the study of Japanese literature.
3.8 miN
Park
Sayama Prefectural Natural Park, Tokorozawa
99 min walk • Sayama Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in Tokyo, Japan. The park was established in 1951 and derives its name from the Sayama Hills. Across the border in Saitama Prefecture is the Sayama Prefectural Natural Park.