Yokosuka Iris Garden

Yokosuka Shobuen (iris garden) | kokosil Yokosuka

Yokosuka Shobuen is one of the renowned iris (shobu) gardens in Japan. It boasts 140,000 irises of 412 varieties in the area of 3.7 hectares. It holds "Hana-shobu matsuri" (Japanese iris festival) in June, featuring live performance of Koto (traditional stringed musical instrument) on every Sunday of the month. In addition, it also features 250 Japanese wisteria (fuji) of 11 varieties; their flowering season is from late April to early May.

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Kanagawa's Yokosuka Shobuen Iris Garden: Wisteria Fuji Festival, Enjoy Stunning Blossoms - Yokosuka Travel Guide (guidoor.jp)

Yokosuka Shobuen is one of the largest iris gardens in Japan. From late May to late June, 412 varieties and 140,000 irises bloom on the garden’s 3.8-hectare grounds.

In June, the “Hana Shobu Matsuri” (Iris Festival) is held to celebrate the iris blooms. Every Sunday during the festival, a “koto” (Japanese harp) concert is also held.

In addition to irises, there is a “Wisteria Garden” with 11 varieties and 250 plants, a “Weeping Cherry Blossom Garden,” and other flower gardens that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

The visitor center has a restaurant that can accommodate up to 100 people, an exhibition room, and a rest area (where visitors are allowed to bring their own lunch).