Explore the Handmade Rose Garden Festival at Hino Chuo Park in Yokohama

Discover the Vibrant Handmade Rose Garden Festival

In the heart of Yokohama, Hino Chuo Park is set to host the Handmade Rose Garden Festival from April 29 to May 11, 2025. This annual event, celebrating community efforts to cultivate this stunning garden, will showcase around 150 rose bushes of 80 different varieties, marking a decade of collaboration between local volunteers and park staff.

A Celebration of Community and Nature

This year, the park is blooming with various spring roses, each telling a unique story. The roses have been nurtured using organic fertilizers, ensuring a pesticide-free garden that highlights ecological practices. As part of the Yokohama Garden Necklace 2025, the festival represents a connection between local flora and the community's roots in fostering a sustainable environment.

Main Attractions of the Festival

During the festival period, visitors will have access to various events and programs:

1. Recycling Market: For the first time, participants can engage in an innovative reuse market, encouraging the exchange of gardening tools and supplies. Bring your own items that you no longer need, and find treasures others have offered!
2. Rose Popularity Contest: Guests can vote for their favorite rose varieties, allowing them to play an active role in the celebration.
3. Free Rose Guides: Enjoy complimentary guides that provide insights about the different rose varieties blooming in the park.
4. Workshops: Several enriching workshops are scheduled throughout the festival:
- Herbarium Creation: Create beautiful herbariums using flowers from the park on April 29, May 6, and May 10, with spots for eight participants each session.
- Candle Making: Celebrate the sweetness of Yokohama with a workshop on crafting candles using beeswax sourced from local parks while offering honey products for sale on May 3.
- Flower Arranging: Create your floral arrangements using seasonal flowers on May 11, with a limited group to ensure personalized attention.

Delightful Culinary Experiences

Join local vendors and food trucks on weekends, as they showcase delectable homemade snacks and sweets. The MAMMY’S MARCHE and the Kounandai Town Cafe's Handmade Market will bring together community businesses, providing visitors with the taste of local flavors while supporting the neighborhood economy.

Accessibility and Location

Hino Chuo Park is easily accessible by public transport, with bus services from various nearby train stations. For those driving, the park offers limited parking, encouraging the use of public transport to reduce environmental impact.

The festival will take place at Hino Chuo Park, located in Yokohama, Kanagawa, renowned for its expansive lawns and recreational facilities. Remember that entry to the park is free, making this a wonderful family-friendly outing!

Bring Your Family and Friends!

Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience beauty, community, and nature converging at the Handmade Rose Garden Festival. Whether you are an avid gardener, a local resident, or just looking for a beautiful weekend activity, come and immerse yourself in the tranquility and celebration of spring in Yokohama!

For more details, visit the Yokohama Park Web Site.