Showa Kinen Park

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Showa Kinen Memorial Park (Photo: Rendezvous Plaza at Showa Kinen Park – Agustin Rafael Reyes / CC BY 2.0)

The Showa Kinen Park or Showa Memorial Park extends over the districts of Akishima and Tachikawa and is the largest park in Tokyo with its almost 1.7 km². During World War II, the place functioned as an air force base and was administered by the USA after the war In 1977 the site was returned to the Japanese government and part of it was converted into a park to commemorate the Emperor of Showa.

Overview

Address

Midoricho 3173, Tachikawa-shi 190-0014 (Directions)

Hours

9:30 - 16:30 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 9:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 9:30 - 16:30
Thursday 9:30 - 16:30
Friday 9:30 - 16:30
Saturday 9:30 - 16:30
Sunday 9:30 - 16:30
Holidays 9:30 - 16:30

Price

¥450

Phone Number

042-528-1751

Website

https://www.showakinen-koen.jp/guide-english/schedule-english/

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access

Access

The main park entrance, Tachikawa gate, is a 5-10 minutes walk from the nearest train station (Tachikawa station).

Upcoming Events

Night Walk at Showa Kinen Park 2024

Night Walk at Showa Kinen Park 2024

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