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Path through the Bouquet Garden's poppies and other flowers.May 20, 2023
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Other flowers in the mix include dianthus and delphinium.May 20, 2023
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Since it was a sunny day, many people brought their own tents and stayed under the tree shade.May 20, 2023
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Long lines at most refreshment stands. This one was for snow cones.May 20, 2023
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Nishi Tachikawa entrance to Showa Kinen Park. Use your Suica card or buy tickets from the vending machine. The signboard promotes the flowers currently in bloom: red poppies.May 20, 2023
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In early May 2023, at Nishi Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line), lots of people got off the train to go to Showa Kinen Park. They all had the same bright idea for the holidays: Go somewhere close, but nice. Only 30 min. from Shinjuku.May 20, 2023
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Nemophila (baby blue eyes) at Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa, Tokyo.May 19, 2023
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Nemophila (baby blue eyes) May 19, 2023
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Showa Kinen Park also has a large slope with nemophila (baby blue eyes). Crowd favorite.May 19, 2023
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Across this pond was a crowd ogling baby blue eyes.May 19, 2023
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Patches of tulips already finished blooming. Must've been colorful from late March to mid-April.May 19, 2023
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Reminds me of artist Murakami Takashi.May 19, 2023
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CornflowersMay 19, 2023
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Moss pinkMay 19, 2023
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Closeup of nemophila (baby blue eyes) May 19, 2023
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Nemophila (baby blue eyes). There's more on a large slope elsewhere in the park.May 19, 2023
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Bouquet Garden's poppies and other flowers at Showa Kinen Park.May 19, 2023
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The field of red poppies at Showa Kinen Park.May 19, 2023
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The field of red poppies at Showa Kinen Park.May 19, 2023
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More red poppies.May 19, 2023
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Pretty flowers.May 19, 2023
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Bouquet Garden has poppies mixed in with other flowers blooming in May. Perfect to make a bouquet, but we're not allowed to pick the flowers. シャーレーポピーMay 19, 2023
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The field of red Shirley poppies at Showa Kinen Park. シャーレーポピーMay 19, 2023
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The field of red poppies at Showa Kinen Park.May 19, 2023
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Red poppy field on the western fringe of the large field. Called the Bouquet Garden. ブーケガーデンMay 19, 2023
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The field of red poppies has a walking path in the middle. Poppy field is much bigger than it looks.May 19, 2023
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Showa Kinen Park's Japanese garden.May 19, 2023
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Showa Kinen Park's Japanese garden.May 19, 2023
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Showa Kinen Park's Japanese garden.May 19, 2023
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Japanese garden at Showa Kinen Park.May 19, 2023
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PeoniesMay 19, 2023
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PeonyMay 19, 2023
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Map of Japanese garden at Showa Kinen Park. The Japanese garden is a 20-min. walk from the Nishi Tachikawa park entrance. That's how big the park is.May 19, 2023
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Entrance to the Japanese Garden.May 19, 2023
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Train-shaped bus to get around the park.May 19, 2023
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Rental bicycles are popular to get around the large park.May 19, 2023
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Directional signs in English.May 19, 2023
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Pleasant place to be with all the trees and greenery. Wise decision to convert the former Tachikawa US Air Force Base into this park.May 19, 2023
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The park is fringed with a tree-lined walking path.May 19, 2023
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Center of the park is this large lawn where people can play. Called "Minna no Harappa" or Field for All. みんなの原っぱMay 19, 2023
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The large field is lined with shady trees along the fringe. Most must be cherry blossoms.May 19, 2023
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More large trees.May 19, 2023
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Oka Cafe built with wood from the Tama Region of Tokyo. オカカフェMay 19, 2023
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Long line to rent a bicycle at Nishi-Tachikawa Cycle Center. Only ¥600 for 3 hours. 西立川口サイクルセンターMay 19, 2023
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Types of bicycles available for rent. But all gone. Long wait.May 19, 2023
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Lots of large trees for shade.May 19, 2023
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The park has multiple ponds, but this Waterfowl Pond is the largest one.May 19, 2023
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Waterfowl Pond.May 19, 2023
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Waterfowl Pond.May 19, 2023
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Another long line to get on the boat.May 19, 2023
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Long line to buy tickets for the pedal boats. This was during Golden Week in early May 2023.May 19, 2023
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After entering the park through the Nishi-Tachikawa Entrance, you see this scene of the Waterfowl Pond and pedal boats. 水鳥の池May 19, 2023
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Pedal boats are very popular. This is the boat dock.May 19, 2023
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Katarai Promenade and canalApr 16, 2006
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Hana-midori Bunka CenterApr 16, 2006
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Emperor Showa Memorial Museum within Hana-midori Bunka Center. One-room museum with various exhibits on Emperor Showa (Hirohito). His marine biology lab is reproduced, a horse-drawn carriage, videos, etc., are shown. 昭和天皇記念館Apr 16, 2006
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Inside Hana-midori Bunka CenterApr 16, 2006
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Water FountainApr 16, 2006
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Bonsai exhibitionApr 16, 2006
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Cherry blossomsApr 16, 2006
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Bonsai exhibitionApr 16, 2006
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Japanese Garden 日本庭園Apr 16, 2006
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Cherry blossomsApr 16, 2006
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Cherry blossoms bloom from late March to mid-April.Apr 16, 2006
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Cherry blossomsApr 16, 2006
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TransportationApr 16, 2006
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Putter golf courseApr 16, 2006
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Oiutdoor cafe near the boat house.Apr 16, 2006
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The large field named "Minna no Harappa" or Field for All. みんなの原っぱApr 16, 2006
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JR Nishi-Tachikawa Station, the closest train station to the park. A bridge connects the station to the park entrance.Apr 16, 2006
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Nishi Tachikawa park entrance (admission charged). The following photos were taken during cherry blossom season.Apr 16, 2006
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Waterfowl Pond and boats. Grass is still dry and not green in April.Apr 16, 2006
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Boat pierApr 16, 2006
   
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