{"id":3446,"date":"2024-05-21T17:21:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T08:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/?post_type=news&p=3446"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:29:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T06:29:55","slug":"kurihama-flower-park-poppy-nemophila-festival-2024","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/kurihama-flower-park-poppy-nemophila-festival-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Kurihama Flower Park Poppy & Nemophila Festival 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every year, as spring arrives, Kurihama Flower Park (\u304f\u308a\u306f\u307e\u82b1\u306e\u56fd) bursts into vibrant colors with the Poppy & Nemophila Festival. This year, the festival runs from April 6th to May 26th, promising a spectacular display of nature’s beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience the Beauty of Nature at Kurihama Flower Park Poppy & Nemophila Festival!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the park lies the Poppy Garden, boasting approximately one million poppies including the charming Shirley Poppies. These poppies bloom in a relay of colors, creating a stunning carpet of flowers. Meanwhile, up in the sky-high flower fields near the mountaintop, the delicate blue blossoms of Nemophila paint the landscape in serene hues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A highlight of the festival is the free flower-picking event held on May 25th and 26th in the Poppy Garden. Equipped with scissors, visitors can pick their favorite blooms and take them home as a memento of the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the beauty of the festival doesn’t end with the flowers. Throughout the festival period, there are various exciting events to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside of the Kurihama Flower Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kurihama Flower Park offers a variety of facilities! Here is an introduction to the park’s amenities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Flower Train<\/strong> Convenient transportation around the spacious park, covering 2 kilometers with ups and downs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Restaurant Rosmarinus<\/strong> Perched on a hill, this restaurant provides stunning views of the Uraga Strait and the Boso Peninsula. Savor popular dishes like “Godzilla Curry,” “Herb Chicken Plate,” various pastas, and “Flower Country Honey Pancakes.” The terrace seats are pet-friendly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Cosmos House<\/strong> Offers soft serve ice cream in seasonal flavors, Navy curry, and Godzilla merchandise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Herb Garden Observation Deck<\/strong> Enjoy panoramic views of the lush gardens and vibrant blooms from this scenic vantage point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Playgrounds<\/strong> Numerous playgrounds for children, including an adventure land with a Godzilla slide and a playground in the Herb Garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Yuttari Footbath<\/strong> A complimentary footbath with seasonal herb-infused water, perfect for relaxing while enjoying the view of the herb garden.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Flower Train<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A Flower Train operates for convenient transportation around the expansive park, covering a distance of 2 kilometers with ups and downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Operating Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    10:00 AM – 4:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Closed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following day.)
    Year-end and New Year holidays (From December 29th to January 3rd.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fares<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Adults: One-way \u00a5500
    Children (3 years old to elementary school): One-way \u00a5300<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Restaurant Rosmarinus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Perched on a hill within the park, Restaurant Rosmarinus offers breathtaking views of the Uraga Channel (\u6d66\u8cc0\u6c34\u9053), where 500 ships traverse daily, and overlooks the picturesque Boso Peninsula (\u623f\u7dcf\u534a\u5cf6) on the opposite shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Popular dishes include the signature Yokosuka spicy curry, known as “Godzilla Curry,” the “Herb Chicken Plate,” various types of pasta, and “Hana no Kuni Honey Pancakes” made with honey harvested at Kurihama Flower Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The terrace seats are pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along for a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Operating Hours (L.O.)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    March to October \/ 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (L.O. 3:30 PM (for meals), 4:00 PM (for drinks))
    November to February \/ 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM (for meals), 3:00 PM (for drinks))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Closed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Mondays (When Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following day.)
    Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Park Access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Get off at the Flower Train station “Caf\u00e9 Restaurant Mae”
    Approximately 10 minutes on foot from the second parking lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n