Kurihama Flower Park will host the Poppy & Nemophila Festival 2026 from Saturday, April 11, to Sunday, May 31, 2026. During the festival, visitors can enjoy around 1 million poppies in bloom across the park, while the nemophila in the hilltop flower field also reaches its best viewing period. A variety of events are also scheduled during the festival period, including the Kurihama Flower Town Fair and the annual free poppy picking event at the end of May.

About Kurihama Flower Park

Kurihama Flower Park is a flower-themed park where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers in rich natural surroundings. In spring, the park is known for its poppies, while autumn brings large displays of cosmos, drawing many visitors from both Yokosuka and beyond.

In the Herb Garden, lavender comes into season from May to July. Visitors can also enjoy the free footbath Yuttari, where the water is blended with seasonal herbs. For families, the park also offers child-friendly play areas, including the Adventure Land area with its Godzilla slide and a playground near the Herb Garden.

Basic Information

Festival period: Saturday, April 11, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026
Venue: Kurihama Flower Park
Address: 1 Shinmei-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 239-0832
Admission: Free
* Some facilities inside the park require a separate fee.
Closed days: None
* Individual facilities inside the park may have their own operating hours and closure days.

Access

By train: About a 15-minute walk from JR Kurihama Station or Keikyu Kurihama Station
By car: About 4 km from Sahara IC on the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road

Parking

Parking Lot 1

Capacity: 180 standard vehicles
* Large vehicles can park in front of Restaurant Uokuni.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
* During the Poppy and Cosmos festival periods: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fee: Large vehicles: JPY 2,100 per entry / Standard vehicles: JPY 630 per entry

Parking Lot 2

Capacity: 247 standard vehicles
Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Standard vehicles: JPY 630 per entry

Official Website and Contact

Official website:
https://www.kanagawaparks.com/kurihama/

Contact:
Kurihama Flower Park
TEL: 046-833-8282

Highlights During the Festival

Kurihama Flower Town Fair

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
* Postponed to Sunday, May 24, in case of rain.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Open plaza in front of the Poppy Garden
Details: This special spring event in Kurihama is scheduled to feature brass band performances, dance performances, and stalls selling local food and regional products.

Chirimen Poppy Craft Workshop

Dates: Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026
* Canceled in case of rain.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Herb Garden
Fee: JPY 500 per session
Details: Visitors can try making poppy flowers using chirimen fabric.

Children’s Festival Games

Dates: Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026 / Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026
* Canceled in case of rain.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Last admission at 3:15 p.m.)
Venue: Herb Garden area log house next to the “Restaurant ROSMARINES” stop
Fee: JPY 200 per session
Age: Ages 3 through elementary school age
* Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Details: Children can enjoy classic festival-style games such as target shooting and ring toss. Small prizes are planned for successful players.

Koinobori Flying Over the Poppy Garden

Dates: Friday, April 24, to Sunday, May 24, 2026
Venue: Poppy Garden
Details: To celebrate Children’s Day, many koinobori carp streamers will be displayed above the Poppy Garden.

Historic Car Day

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
* Held in rain, canceled only in severe weather.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Open plaza in front of the Poppy Garden
Organizer: Yokosuka Historic Car Day Executive Committee
Details: A gathering of classic and historic cars is scheduled in front of the Poppy Garden.

Giant Cardboard Maze

Dates: Saturday, May 2, to Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Last admission at 3:15 p.m.)
Venue: Herb Garden area log house next to the “Restaurant Rosmarinus” stop
Fee: JPY 200 per session
Age: Ages 3 through elementary school age
* Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Details: A large cardboard maze will appear during Golden Week.

Handmade Toy Workshop

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
* Canceled in case of rain.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Near the Herb Garden observation deck
Capacity: First come, first served
* Ends when prepared materials run out.
Age: Elementary school age and under
* Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Details: Children can take part in a hands-on workshop to make handmade toys.

Welcome to the Herb Garden

Dates: Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026
* Canceled in case of rain.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Herb Garden
Fee: JPY 200 per item
Details: Visitors can try a small herb-themed craft activity, with herb soap-making planned. Herb seedlings will also be available for sale.

Children’s Craft Workshop

Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
* Canceled in case of rain.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Venue: Near the Herb Garden observation deck
Capacity: First come, first served
Age: Elementary school age and under
* Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Details: Children can make a small keepsake box using a woodworking kit.

Free Poppy Picking Event

Dates: Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, 2026
* Canceled in severe weather.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Poppy Garden
Fee: Free
Details: This annual free poppy picking event is held as part of the Kurihama Flower Park Poppy & Nemophila Festival.

Notes:
* A flower-picking set including scissors, gloves, and newspaper will be sold for JPY 300.
* Visitors may also bring their own flower-picking tools.
* On Saturday, May 30, half of the Poppy Garden will be open. On Sunday, May 31, the entire area will be open.
* There is no advantage to attending on the first day.
* Flower picking is allowed only in the Poppy Garden. Flowers may not be picked elsewhere in the park.