The Kanoya Rose Garden is Japan's largest rose garden (Photo: Public Domain)

Kanoya Rose Garden Spring Festival

Colorful spring blooms to enjoy in Kagoshima

The Kanoya Rose Garden is Japan's largest rose garden (Photo: Public Domain)
Kim Bergström   - 1 min read

To celebrate the arrival of spring, the Kanoya Rose Garden in Kagoshima Prefecture hosts an annual festival where approximately 35,000 roses comprising of 1500 different varieties will be in bloom. Spanning an impressive 8 hectares, the venue lays claim to being Japan's largest rose garden.

Along with the impressive number of roses to enjoy, there is also an on-site restaurant with some unique menu items such as rose-flavored soft serve ice cream and a rose curry that comes served in a pinkish hue.

Admission to the garden is priced at 630 yen for adults, and 110 yen for children.

Getting there

The Kanoya Rose Garden is located around 40 minutes drive from Tarumizu Port, or around 60 minutes drive from Sakurajima Port. On site parking is available.

For those who are visiting via public transport, there is a bus direct to Kanoya from Kagoshima Station - the journey takes around 2 hours.

Kim Bergström

Kim Bergström @kim.b

Almost 12 years living in Asia. Passionate about Japan's off-the-beaten-path spots, family-friendly travel, flower events (all of them!) and the amazing tea culture here.  🍵🌼🌸