Showa Memorial Park: Popular Pre-Wedding Location Photos

Bride and groom by a stream and a large tree surrounded by red, white and yellow tulips at Showa Memorial Park, spring wedding photography

Hello to everyone reading our blog!

Today, we’d like to introduce photoshoots at Showa Memorial Park, located in Tachikawa City, Tokyo (^^)/
Opened in 1983 to commemorate the 50th year of Emperor Showa’s reign, this national park spans an area equivalent to about 40 Tokyo Domes.

You can enjoy seasonal flowers such as tulips, sunflowers, and cosmos!
It’s also a popular date spot, so many of you may have heard of it or even visited before.
Why not enjoy a date in the park after your photoshoot? ♡

Let’s take a closer look at ShowaMemorial Park!
We hope you enjoy reading to the end.

① On the Bridge at the Stream Plaza

Couple strolling past a small bridge in a lush garden with bright tulips in the foreground, a natural pre-wedding photoshoot in Japan

The tulip garden, representing the park in spring, was designed under the guidance of the former director of Keukenhof in the Netherlands, following the original design style.

There is a small bridge in the Stream Plaza.
Walking across this flower-surrounded bridge makes for incredibly cute, storybook-like photos ♡

You can take photos at various spots while strolling through the park!

② With Seasonal Flowers

Groom in suspenders and bride in a wedding dress smiling cheek to cheek behind orange tulips, a sweet close-up from spring wedding photos

Many of you may have seen photos of it before—Showa Memorial Park is famous for its beautiful flowers.
In spring, tulips and nemophila bloom; in summer, sunflowers and hydrangeas; in autumn, cosmos flowers. Each season offers a unique floral display!

You can take photos surrounded by flowers across the park’s vast grounds.
How about capturing shots surrounded by your favorite blooms? (^^)

③ In Front of a Large Tree

Bride and groom standing apart on a vast green lawn under a blue sky with a landmark tree at Showa Memorial Park, wedding photography

While the flowers are stunning, the park also offers spacious green areas.
In the center of the park is Minna no Harappa (“Everyone’s Meadow”), featuring a single large tree—perfect for simple, natural-looking photos.

Visitors enjoy sports or take breaks here, creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
Surrounded by greenery, the couple will naturally smile (^^)

④ Cherry Blossom Garden & Ginkgo Tree Avenue

Bride in a wedding dress leaning back against the groom under blooming cherry blossoms, a gentle spring pre-wedding photoshoot in Japan

Although many associate Showa Memorial Park with flower fields, cherry blossoms and autumn foliage are also spectacular!

The park has 31 varieties of cherry trees, totaling about 1,500 trees.
Shooting while enjoying the variety of cherry blossoms is fun and memorable (^^)

In autumn, you can also enjoy vibrant fall colors!
Ginkgo-lined streets and maple trees create a seasonal, picturesque backdrop for your photos.

⑤ The Main Spot: “Hana no Oka” (Flower Hill)

Groom in a gray tuxedo and bride in a wedding dress standing behind vivid tulip beds at Showa Memorial Park, a colorful spring photo wedding

The largest flower field in the park, covering about 15,000㎡ (^^)/

In spring, poppies bloom; in autumn, cosmos flowers create a sweeping panorama.
You can take adorable photos in a sea of flowers.
This spot is perfect for flower lovers ♡

⑥ Minna no Harappa

Playful pose of the bride and groom hiding one eye behind a flower in a field of yellow blossoms, creative wedding photography idea

There are also flower beds in Minna no Harappa!

Three flower areas (East, West, and South) bloom seasonally (^^)/
In spring, nemophila and rapeseed flowers; in summer, sunflowers.
You can capture photos in a space filled entirely with flowers.

⑦ Grand Plaza with Seasonal Events

Couple walking hand in hand across a wide lawn with a giant tree behind them, a relaxed pre-wedding photoshoot in a Tokyo park

Showa Memorial Park hosts seasonal events throughout the year!
You can plan your photoshoot to coincide with these events (^^)/

Spring: Flower Festival featuring nemophila, tulips, cherry blossoms, and evening cherry blossom illumination ♡
Summer: Sunflower fields and fireworks displays
Autumn: Cosmos Festival with 5.5 million colorful cosmos flowers
Winter: Illuminations; ranked among the top 5 in Tokyo and top 10 nationwide

Summary

Bride in a lace wedding dress posing on a path lined with orange and red tulips at Showa Memorial Park, spring wedding photos in Tokyo

How did you like our introduction to Showa Memorial Park photoshoots?

The park offers different atmospheres each season, making it ideal for flower enthusiasts or couples who want photos with flowers!
It’s also perfect for those who enjoy natural, relaxed photos in green surroundings (^^)/

As a popular and easily accessible date spot, couples can also enjoy the park after their shoot ♡

We provide details on facility availability and plans during our free consultation sessions, so please feel free to contact us.

Thank you for reading to the end!

Showa Memorial Park Western-Style Location Photo Plan: ¥118,580

Included:

200 edited photos / Wedding dress / Tuxedo / Hair & Makeup / Art bouquet & boutonniere / Accessories / Western-style outfit dressing / Outfit accessories / Professional photographer / Hair & makeup attendant / Photo selection / Location arrangement
Entrance fee: ¥450 per person
Application fee: None
Taxi travel time: approx. 60 minutes

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