Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori is hosting the "Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori Spring Fair 2026 – Heralds of Flowers" from Friday, April 10 through Wednesday, May 6 (substitute holiday).
Held in conjunction with the annual Peony and Chinese Herbaceous Peony Festival, the event spans all nine facilities in the Shikisai no Mori area — including Yakushiike Pond — with a wide range of activities and exhibitions. Peonies and rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, and the fresh green scenery of the park makes for a perfect spring outing.
Period
April 10 (Fri) – May 6 (Wed, substitute holiday)
Organizer
Machida City Tourism and Convention Association (in cooperation with Machida City and each Shikisai no Mori facility)
Event Lineup
| Event / Dates | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Peony and Chinese Herbaceous Peony Festival April 10 (Fri) – May 6 (Wed, substitute holiday) |
Botan-en Peony Garden | Approximately 1,700 peony plants of around 330 varieties, and approximately 600 Chinese herbaceous peony plants of around 60 varieties, burst into colorful bloom. |
| Machida Satoyama Art Exploration Team "Mikkerun" in Shikisai no Mori Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from April 11 (Sat) – May 6 (Wed, substitute holiday) |
Shikisai no Mori area | A nature experience program where participants search for hidden artworks throughout the Shikisai no Mori. (Advance registration required / paid) |
| Shichikokuyama Soba and Soba Flour Sales Wednesday, April 1 From 9:30 AM (until sold out) |
Furusato Farm Tools Museum | Dried soba noodles and soba flour made from buckwheat harvested in the Shichikokuyama buckwheat fields are available for purchase. |
| Yokohama Canon Eagles Photo Exhibition Wednesday, April 8 – Monday, April 20 |
Machida City Photo Salon | A reimagined presentation of a photo exhibition originally held at Canon Gallery. |
| Rapeseed Flowers in Full Bloom Mid-April to late April |
Shichikokuyama area and others | Rapeseed flowers near the Shichikokuyama Farmers Center reach their peak. |
| Rapeseed Oil Pressing Demonstration and Sales Saturday, April 18 From 9:30 AM (until sold out) |
Furusato Farm Tools Museum | Oil is pressed from rapeseed grown in the Shichikokuyama district of Notsuta-cho. The oil is sold at ¥700 per 255g bottle. |
| Yakushi LOCAL Farmers Market Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Nishi-en Garden | An outdoor market where agricultural products, processed goods, and more from local farms and food businesses in Machida are available for purchase. |
| Spring Yakushiike Park Works Exhibition Wednesday, April 22 – Wednesday, May 6 (substitute holiday) |
Machida City Photo Salon | Works from the "Spring Yakushiike Park Photography Session" and other photographs capturing the park in spring are on display. |
| Tea Ceremony Amid Fresh Spring Greenery at Nishi-en Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (advance reservation required) |
Nishi-en Garden | An outdoor tea ceremony (nodate) is held in the lush green surroundings of Nishi-en Garden, with a tea ceremony experience also available. |
| Dahlia Bulb Sales Wednesday, April 29 (public holiday) 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Dahlia Garden | Dahlia bulbs, including those grown in Machida, are available for purchase. |
| Children's Days Sunday, May 3 (public holiday) – Tuesday, May 5 (public holiday) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Nishi-en Garden | Enjoy activities such as natural-material crafts, paper crafts, and children's nail art. |
| Night Picnic Cinema Tuesday, May 5 (public holiday) 7:00 PM |
Nishi-en Garden | Watch a film on the lawn under the open sky. |
| Machida "Happiness Road" Zelvia Support Hiking Wednesday, May 6 (substitute holiday) |
Yakushiike Park and surrounding area | A guided walk connecting "Kozanyakugon-in" temple at the foot of FC Machida Zelvia's home stadium with "Fukuoji Yakushido" temple adjacent to Yakushiike Park, along a route known as the "Happiness Road." A resident priest serves as guide. (Advance registration required / paid) |
Each facility within Shikisai no Mori will also host additional events and activities throughout the fair. For the latest information, visit the Machida City website or the Machida City Tourism and Convention Association website (Machida City Tourism Guide).
About Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori
Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori is the collective name for the area encompassing Yakushiike Pond and its surrounding facilities, rich in natural scenery, history, and culture. The nine facilities that make up the park are: Yakushiike Pond, Nishi-en Garden, Machida City Photo Salon, Machida Botan-en Peony Garden, Machida Ebine Garden, Machida Risu-en Squirrel Park, Machida Dahlia Garden, Shichikokuyama Farmers Center, and Furusato Farm Tools Museum.
