Machida City, Tokyo: 'Machida Yakushiji Pond Shikisai no Mori Dahlia Garden' Opens

The 'Machida Yakushiji Pond Shikisai no Mori Dahlia Garden' will be open from June 20 to November 3.

This garden is one of the largest dahlia gardens west of the Kanto region. Spanning approximately 15,000 square meters, it showcases around 500 varieties and 4,000 dahlia plants. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of blooms, including uniquely colored varieties such as bicolor, gradient, and blended hues, as well as giant blooms exceeding 30 centimeters in diameter and small pompon types around 3 centimeters in size.

Responding to popular demand, visitors are now allowed to bring their pet dogs starting this year.

During the opening period, various events will be held, including 'Name the Dahlia!'

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Location

1213-1 Yamazakicho, Machida City, Tokyo

Opening Period

Saturday, June 20 – Tuesday, November 3 (National Holiday) • Open daily with no closures

Opening Hours

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)

Admission Fee

Adults: 550 yen; Junior high school students and younger: Free

Pets: 200 yen (subject to conditions)

• Small dogs only: Under 15 kg in weight and under 40 cm in height

• Mandatory use of manners belts or diapers (available for purchase on-site)

Event Overview:

Name the Dahlia 2026!

We are calling for name submissions for an original dahlia variety bred at the garden.

• Characteristics: Informal decorative type, approximately 17 cm in diameter, deep purple-red color

• Submission Period: Wednesday, July 1 – Friday, July 31

• How to Enter: Fill out the entry form with required details and submit it to the designated mailbox (one entry per person)

<Where to Find Entry Forms and Mailboxes>

• Machida Yakushiji Pond Shikisai no Mori Dahlia Garden

• West Garden Welcome Gate (Information Desk)

• Machida City Hall 1st Floor, Disability Welfare Section

• Machida Tourist Gallery (inside Poppo Machida)

• Announcement: Results will be revealed at the Kagayaki Festival on Saturday, October 3

Dahlia for Naming

Blueberry Picking

Visitors can enjoy blueberry picking (600 yen per cup).

• Period: Mid-July to mid-August

Create Your Own Lawn Doll

Use grass seeds to create your own cute doll.

• Date: Saturday, July 25

Senior Appreciation Day

Admission is free for visitors aged 65 and over.

• Dates: Saturday, September 19 – Wednesday, September 23 (5 days)

Kagayaki Festival

The results of the 'Name the Dahlia 2026' contest will be announced.

• Date: Saturday, October 3

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About Machida City, Tokyo

Machida City, with a population of approximately 430,000, is located in southern Tokyo, about 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo.

Around Machida Station, large commercial facilities and long-established shopping streets thrive. Just a short distance from the station, you’ll find satoyama landscapes, lush green parks, and farmland growing local produce—offering abundant nature alongside urban convenience.

Machida is a city where both convenience and nature can be fully enjoyed.

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