Chichibunomiya Memorial Park

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This park is located in the foothills of Mt. Hakone's somma in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is centered on the villa of Setsuko, Princess Chichibu, which was donated to Gotemba City and is opened to the public now. The park, which blooms with a variety of seasonal flowers, is popular with flower watchers. It is also equipped with multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, and other facilities that are regularly used to host a variety of events. It is also used by locals as a place to socialize.

Spot details

Address: Shizuoka Pref. Gotembashi Higashitanaka 1507-7 Map
Area: The Base of Mt. Fuji Area
Phone: 0550825110
Hours: [Apr.]9:00-17:00
[5, Sep.- Mar.]9:00-16:30
[June- Aug.]9:00-17:30
Closed: 3rdMonday(The next day if it is a public holiday), Temporary Closed for the daySunday, 12/29-1/1
Fees: [Admission fee]General300yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students150yen
※Free admission for Gotemba citizens
Parking Lot: Available(80spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 18, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (indoor entry restrictions apply)
Infant friendly: Available (indoor entry restrictions apply for strollers)
Pet friendly: Not possible (only guide dogs are allowed)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Cosy peaceful park

Reviewed : 2020.11.28

Peaceful cosy park. I was expecting a bigger place. Nicely lit up at night for a special fall evening opening to enjoy the color change.
Beautiful garden, and interesting exhibit in the building

Reviewed : 2017.06.04

Chichibunomiya houses the holiday house of the (then) Crown Prince (the current emperor Akihito).There are interesting photographs of both the emperor and the empress in their younger days, to...
On Chinese New Year Day

Reviewed : 2017.01.28

There were only a few people in the garden. It is a sunny day at 7 degrees C. I intend to come back at different times of the year to see how the garden changes. There is a cheery blossom that is 130...