From April 5 to May 25, 2025, Kurihama Flower Park in Yokosuka welcomes visitors with a stunning display of poppies and nemophila. The annual festival features colorful flower fields, family-friendly games, craft activities, and lively outdoor performances. On May 24 and 25, guests can also enjoy a special treat—free poppy picking. Bring your scissors and take home a bouquet from the field. Whether you’re a flower lover, a photographer, or visiting with kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this spring.

About the Poppy & Nemophila Festival

Colorful Flower Carpets Across the Hills

Each spring, Kurihama Flower Park transforms into a breathtaking tapestry of color. The park’s vast flower beds bloom with thousands of vibrant poppies and sky-blue nemophila, blanketing the gentle hillsides. Visitors can stroll along scenic trails surrounded by floral beauty, with views that shift subtly in the breeze. The combination of warm-toned poppies and cool-toned nemophila creates a vivid contrast that perfectly captures the spirit of the season. It’s a popular spot for both nature lovers and photographers.

When and Where

Date: April 5 to May 25, 2025
📍 Kurihama Flower Park in Yokosuka City

The Poppy & Nemophila Festival takes place from April 5 to May 25, 2025, at Kurihama Flower Park in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The park is open daily, and admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to check the official website for the latest bloom updates and weather-related notices.

Address:
Kurihama Flower Park
1 Shinmei-cho, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa 239-0832
Official Website

Free Poppy Picking Days

May 24 (Saturday) and May 25 (Sunday)
🕑 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

One of the festival’s most beloved traditions is the Free Poppy Picking Days, scheduled for May 24 (Saturday) and May 25 (Sunday). From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, visitors can cut and take home poppies from a designated flower field. Scissors and gloves can be brought from home or purchased on-site as part of a flower picking set (300 yen). The event is open to all ages and requires no prior registration. On May 24, half the poppy field is open for picking; on May 25, the entire area is accessible.

Note: Flower picking is allowed only in the designated poppy field. Please do not pick flowers in other parts of the park.

Family-Friendly Events and Activities

⚫︎ Kurihama Flower Town Fair
Date: May 17 (Sat) (postponed to May 18 in case of rain)
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Poppy Field Plaza

Enjoy live brass band and dance performances, along with stalls selling local food and specialty products. A festive day to celebrate spring in Kurihama.

⚫︎ Children’s Fair (Kodomo Ennichi)
Dates: April 19 (Sat) & 20 (Sun), May 17 (Sat) & 18 (Sun) (cancelled in case of rain)
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM (last entry at 3:15 PM)
Venue: Helva (near Restaurant Rosmarinus stop)
Fee: 200 yen per game

Games like ring toss and target shooting. For ages 3 to elementary school. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes for winners!

⚫︎ Historic Car Day
Date: April 19 (Sat) (rain or shine; canceled in case of severe weather)
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Poppy Field Plaza

A 10th anniversary exhibition of classic cars. Enjoy a nostalgic gathering of vintage vehicles.

⚫︎ Koinobori in the Sky

Dates: April 19 (Sat) – May 18 (Sun)
Venue: Poppy Field

Celebrate Children’s Day with koinobori（こいのぼり）—colorful carp-shaped streamers traditionally flown across Japan in honor of children’s health and happiness.

⚫︎ Giant Cardboard Maze
Dates: April 26 (Sat), 27 (Sun), 29 (Tue, holiday), May 3 (Sat, holiday) – 6 (Tue, substitute holiday)Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM (last entry at 3:15 PM)
Venue: Helva (near Restaurant Rosmarinus stop)
Fee: 100 yen per person

Explore a large cardboard maze with quizzes hidden inside. For ages 3 to elementary school. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

⚫︎ Handmade Toy Experience
Date: May 3 (Sat, holiday)
Free admission

Try making simple toys by hand. Limited to available materials—first come, first served.

⚫︎ Kids’ Woodcraft Workshop
Date: May 10 (Sat)
Free admission
Use wooden kits to build a memorable keepsake from your visit. First come, first served.

⚫︎ Welcome to the Herb Garden
Dates: May 10 (Sat) & 11 (Sun) (cancelled in case of rain)
Venue: Herb Garden

Explore plant sales and hands-on herb activities (some require a fee).

Celebrate Spring at Kurihama Flower Park

Overview of the Park and Its Attractions

Kurihama Flower Park is a spacious hillside park located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Known for its seasonal flower displays, the park offers a relaxing natural setting with expansive lawns, themed gardens, and scenic walking paths. Throughout the year, it attracts visitors for its poppy fields in spring, cosmos in autumn, and herb garden with hands-on experiences.

Families can also enjoy the Adventure Land area, featuring large playground equipment including the popular Godzilla Slide—a 10-meter-long structure modeled after the iconic movie monster, where children can slide down from its belly to its tail.

Whether you’re visiting for the flowers, a picnic, or outdoor fun with kids, Kurihama Flower Park offers something for everyone to enjoy in every season.

What to Bring and Visitor Tips

⚫︎ Admission: Free of charge (some events and activities may require a small fee)

⚫︎ What to Bring:
・Comfortable shoes for walking on slopes
・A camera to capture the flower fields
・Scissors and gloves if you plan to join the flower picking days (sets available for purchase)
・Cash (some small vendors or workshops may not accept cards)

⚫︎ Facilities:
・Rest areas, toilets, vending machines, and a restaurant (Rosmarinus) are available
・Baby-changing facilities and stroller-friendly paths are also provided

⚫︎ Visitor Tip:
Visit on weekdays if possible to avoid crowds, especially during weekends and national holidays.
For the latest flower blooming updates, please check the official website or contact the park office at 046-833-8282.

Getting There

Kurihama Flower Park is located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is easily accessible by both train and car.

⚫︎ By Train:
From JR Kurihama Station or Keikyu Kurihama Station, it’s about a 15-minute walk to the park entrance. Signs along the way will help guide you through the town toward the park.

⚫︎ By Car:
Take the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road and exit at Sahara Interchange (IC). The park is about 4 kilometers from the IC. Parking is available on-site (fees may apply).

⚫︎ Address:
Kurihama Flower Park
1 Shinmei-cho, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa 239-0832

⚫︎ Navigation Tip:
Use “Kurihama Flower Park” or the above address in your GPS or map app for accurate directions.