Yoshiumi Rose Park, Shikoku Travel Guide

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Discover a world of roses at Yoshiumi Rose Park, a vibrant garden with hundreds of varieties and stunning sea views in Imabari, Japan.

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Yoshiumi Rose Park is home to 3,500 roses of approximately 400 varieties from around the world, making it the largest rose garden in the Chugoku region. With its beautiful flowers, the sea view, and the rose festival, the park is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

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1290 Yoshiumicho Fukuda, Imabari, Yoshiumicho Fukuda, Ehime, 794-2103, JP
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Visit during the Rose Festival in late May for the best experience.
Check the blooming season (mid-May to early June and mid-October to early November) for the most vibrant display of roses.
Take advantage of the wheelchair-friendly paths for easy navigation throughout the park.

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Getting There

Driving

From Imabari, take Route 317 towards Oshima Island via the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge. After crossing the bridge, continue on Route 317. Yoshiumi Rose Park will be approximately a 10-minute drive from the Oshima Minami IC. There is parking available at the park with 100 spaces. Parking is free.
Public Transport

From Imabari Station, take a Setouchi Bus towards Yoshiumi. Get off at the Yoshiumi Rose Park bus stop. The bus ride takes approximately 60 minutes. Bus fares typically cost around ¥820 [setouchibus.co.jp estimate based on distance].

Discover more about Yoshiumi Rose Park

Yoshiumi Rose Park, located in Yoshiumi-cho Fukuda, Imabari, Ehime, is a vibrant and fragrant destination boasting approximately 3,500 rose bushes representing 400 varieties from around the globe. Situated on the island of Oshima along the Shimanami Kaido, this 2.8-hectare park offers a stunning display of roses from mid-May to the end of December. The park is known for having over 100 kinds of heirloom roses, including their “Josephine Collection”.The best times to visit are mid-May to early June and mid-October to early November when the roses are in full bloom. The park hosts a Rose Festival in late May, drawing many visitors. In addition to the rose garden, visitors can explore the Yoshiumi Feudal Lord's Residence, which retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. A rose seedling sales office allows visitors to purchase rose seedlings and mini-roses. Other facilities include a Rose Hall, Rose Village, and a playground for children.While wandering through the park, visitors can enjoy views of the Seto Inland Sea. The park provides a relaxing atmosphere with seating areas and wheelchair-friendly paths.