ACAO ROSE FESTA 2026 is currently in progress at ACAO FOREST in Atami, Shizuoka, running from April 21 through June 7, 2026. Approximately 600 varieties and 4,000 rose plants are now at peak bloom across the hillside resort park's 13 gardens, which offer sweeping views over Sagami Bay. Alongside the roses, other seasonal flowers—including delphiniums, foxgloves, alliums, and clematis—have also begun to bloom, and hydrangeas are starting to show their color as well.
ACAO ROSE FESTA 2026 Overview
- Event name: ACAO ROSE FESTA 2026
- Period: April 21 (Tue) – June 7 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: ACAO FOREST (1027-8 Kamitaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission: 4:00 PM)
- Admission: Adults from ¥2,500 (advance tickets from ¥2,250); Children (elementary school age) ¥1,000; Preschoolers free
- April 25 – June 14: Adults from ¥3,000 (advance tickets from ¥2,700); Children ¥1,000; Preschoolers free
- Pets: additional ¥1,000 per visit. The 11th of each month is "Wan Wan Day" (pet admission free)
- Closed: No regular closing days (may close during inclement weather)
- Access: Take Tokai Bus Line 6 from JR Atami Station and alight at the "ACAO FOREST" stop; a shuttle bus from Atami Station is also available (9:50 AM – 3:25 PM)
- Official website: https://acao.jp/forest
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acaoforest
Event activities:
- Limited-edition food and drink menus (available at COEDA HOUSE / CODA ROSSA / nagisArt café)
- Limited handmade workshop experience (at gift & workshop "cokage")
- Original photo card novelty giveaway
- Instant camera rental to enjoy the retro atmosphere of Atami
- Romantic♡ACAO Rose Photo Campaign
- 4th ACAO Wan-Wan Photo Contest
Garden Highlights (May 19 – June 7)
Ever Garden
Defined by its layered vertical planting of rose arches, the Ever Garden currently has blooms covering the archway from end to end. Climbing roses cascade along the garden path, creating an immersive strolling experience with depth and changing views at every turn.
Rose varieties now in bloom:
- Angela
- Shinsetsu
- Yves Piaget
English Rose Garden
English roses and perennial plants come together in a garden with a rich sense of depth and fragrance. Each step along the path reveals a different expression of blooms, making it a spot suited for a slow, relaxed stroll.
Rose varieties now in bloom:
- Graham Thomas
- Jubilee Celebration
- Munstead Wood
Collection Garden
Centered on wild and species roses, this garden features vigorous climbing varieties spreading across their supports in a naturally open form. The space gives a vivid sense of the breadth and diversity within the rose family.
Rose varieties now in bloom:
- Pierre de Ronsard
- Crépuscule
- Normalis
Limited-Edition Drink
Rose & Elder Soda
- Price: ¥930 (tax included)
- Available at: COEDA HOUSE
A rose and elderflower soda featuring ice formed in the shape of the pink roses blooming throughout the garden. It pairs a visually striking presentation with a light, refreshing flavor.
Rose Garden × Instant Camera Experience
An instant camera rental is now available within the garden, offering a new way to capture memories against the backdrop of Atami's retro charm. The soft, analog quality of instant prints lends a distinctive feel to photos taken with pets or friends.
- Contents: Instant camera body rental + film (10 shots)
- Price: ¥2,500 per set (tax included)
Film cameras—whose warm, nostalgic tones have been gaining renewed appreciation, particularly among younger visitors—are also available for purchase at the garden.
