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Shimada Bara no Oka Park is a specialized botanical garden dedicated to roses, located in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Spanning approximately 1.9 hectares, the park is home to about 500 varieties of roses collected from all over the world. The facility is well-equipped with a grand greenhouse, a rose tunnel greenhouse, and even a dedicated dog run for pet lovers. The rose is the official flower of Shimada City, and you can find special varieties such as 'Miss Shimada' and 'Memory of Shimada' that hold deep local significance.
Opened in 1992, this park has long been dedicated to the cultivation and promotion of roses, the symbol of Shimada. As a botanical garden deeply rooted in the community, it preserves the culture of rose cultivation through seasonal festivals and educational displays. The park is meticulously managed by the 'Shimada Rose Society,' ensuring a high standard of care for the diverse species and maintaining the park's role as a local cultural landmark.
The park features exquisitely designed rose gardens that offer a sensory delight. The grand greenhouse and the tunnel greenhouse are particularly notable, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of roses regardless of the weather outside. With a vast array of varieties from across the globe, you can observe a stunning diversity of shapes, colors, and scents. During the peak blooming seasons in spring and autumn, the entire park is transformed into a breathtaking landscape of roses during the annual rose festivals.
The blooming schedule varies depending on the season, with the most spectacular displays occurring in spring and autumn. In spring, you can enjoy the vibrant spring rose varieties, while autumn offers a different, elegant charm. The park is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, making it ideal for daytime-photography and enjoying the bright colors of the flowers under the sun. We recommend checking the official website for the specific blooming schedule before your visit.
Beyond simple sightseeing, the park offers a relaxing environment where you can spend time with your pets in the dedicated dog run. For those interested in professional photography, please note that commercial photography (such as wedding shoots or any photography for profit) requires prior application and a fee. This includes the use of large-scale equipment, which is treated as commercial use; please contact the park in advance to follow the necessary rules.
The area around Shimada City is rich with natural beauty and cultural spots unique to Shizuoka Prefecture. After enjoying the fragrant rose gardens, you can easily travel to nearby sightseeing facilities or explore other nature-rich areas within Shizuoka to extend your journey.
Since the park covers a large area, we highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes. For professional or commercial photography, you must contact the park by phone at least one week in advance and pay a usage fee of 2,200 JPY (in addition to the standard admission fee). Please respect the plants and follow all rules when using the dog run. Regarding language support, English signage and staff assistance are limited, so we suggest using a translation app for a smoother experience.