The rose garden at Chikozan Park's Urban Greening Botanical Garden (622 Kashiwabara, Sayama City) is reaching its spring peak. The garden primarily features Hybrid Tea Roses (remontant large-flowered varieties) and sees two flowering peaks each year — in spring and autumn.
Spring roses are known for their lush, full-bodied blooms that give the entire garden a gorgeous, flower-covered appearance. In addition to Hybrid Tea Roses, the garden also features remontant medium-flowered varieties, climbing roses, miniature roses, landscape roses, and English roses — approximately 80 varieties and 700 bushes in total.
Along the garden's paths, many strongly scented varieties — both "strong fragrance" and "medium fragrance" types — have been planted, allowing visitors to enjoy both vibrant colors and sweet aromas.
As of May 13, the garden is at its first spring peak.
Spring Rose Peak Season
Mid-May through mid-June
Note: Parking can get very crowded.
Location
Chikozan Park Urban Greening Botanical Garden
By Train and Bus
Seibu Shinjuku Line "Sayama-Shi Station" (West Exit):
Take the Seibu Bus bound for "Chikozan Koen," alight at "Chikozan Koen," then walk approximately 20 minutes.
Alternatively, take the Seibu Bus bound for "Saiboku," alight at "Uwajuku," then walk approximately 15 minutes.JR Kawagoe Line "Kasahata Station":
Take the Tobu Bus bound for "Saiboku," alight at "Saiboku," then walk approximately 15 minutes.
Related Events
Spring Rose Festa
A lively event featuring music concerts, a flea market, various exhibitions, and guided tours of the garden.
May 16 (Sat) to May 17 (Sun), 2026
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Spring Rose Exhibition
An exhibition introducing spring roses is held at the Midori no Sodan-sho (Green Consultation Room) within the botanical garden.
May 2 (Sat) to May 24 (Sun), 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Urban Greening Botanical Garden Midori no Sodan-sho
Spring Rose Guided Tour
May 23 (Sat) and May 24 (Sun), starting at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM
Venue: Same garden
Sayama no Hana Saku Project
Each year from around March to April, Sayama City runs a campaign where photos and videos of flowers blooming around the city — posted on X or Facebook with a designated hashtag — receive a "like" from the official Sayama City account. The project celebrates spring in Sayama City together with locals and those connected to the community.
