Gunma Flower Park Plus (2471-7 Kashiwakuramachi, Maebashi, Gunma), which was renewed in autumn 2025, is hosting a lineup of Golden Week events from April 29 (Wednesday, public holiday) to May 6 (Wednesday), 2026. Azaleas and the Spring Bouquet Garden are expected to be at peak bloom throughout the period.
Main Golden Week Programs
"Kokage Kids Marché" — Second Edition (May 4–6)
Following the success of the first edition, the second Kokage Kids Marché takes place from May 4 to 6. The market brings together stalls selling handmade goods and baby/kids items, alongside instrument experiences, relaxation sessions, and nail art — offering a variety of booths for families to enjoy.
Around 40 vendors will participate across the three days. To give children the chance to shop independently, some items are priced at ¥500 or under.
More details: https://www.flower-park.jp/news-column/kokage-kidsmarche/
Florist Experience (May 4 & 5)
Participants pick and arrange flowers alongside a florist, then make dried flowers to take home. At the end of the session, each participant receives the flowers they picked along with a flower vase as a souvenir.
Price: ¥1,400 (Reception: Kokage Tent)
Gardener Experience (May 4 & 6)
Working alongside one of the park's gardeners, participants plant vegetable seedlings and build a large bio-nest — shaped like a bird's nest. After the session, each participant receives a soft-serve ice cream ticket and a vegetable seedling as a souvenir.
Price: ¥1,000 (Reception: Kokage Tent)
Other Events and Highlights
Flower Field Music Live (May 2–6)
Free live music performances are held against a backdrop of colorful flower fields, covering a range of musical genres. The concerts are designed to complement family time spent in the park.
More details: https://www.flower-park.jp/news-column/gw-hanabatake-ongaku/
Koinobori Making & Botanical Art Making
Children can try making an original koinobori (carp streamer) for ¥900, or create botanical art using pressed flowers for ¥200. Both activities run during the Kids Marché period.
Pill Bug Observation & Experiment with Forest Instructor Shirahama
Forest instructor Shirahama leads an environmental education session focused on pill bugs — the small creatures that play a role in building healthy soil. Participants observe pill bugs up close and conduct experiments to learn about their characteristics and behavior, including how many legs they have and which animal group they belong to.
More details: https://www.flower-park.jp/activity/dangomishi/
Clematis Talk with Growers and Horticultural Instructors
A special program bringing together a clematis grower and a horticultural instructor. The morning session is designed for beginners, while the afternoon features an in-depth cross-talk for clematis enthusiasts. Instructors include Akihito Kaneko, a familiar face from NHK's gardening program "Shumi no Engei," and Yuji Sekiguchi of Hana Sekiguchi Co., Ltd., a grower with extensive experience producing acclaimed varieties.
More details: https://www.flower-park.jp/activity/clematis-talk/
Spring Bouquet Garden
In the HANA area, approximately 30 varieties of spring flowers — including pansies, tulips, and nemophila — are at their peak. Visitors can pick their favorite flowers on-site to create their own bouquet.
Venue & Access
Gunma Flower Park Plus
Address: 2471-7 Kashiwakuramachi, Maebashi, Gunma (〒371-0246)
Access: Approx. 30 minutes by car from Isesaki IC (Kita-Kanto Expressway, toward Maebashi/Shibukawa) or from Akagi IC (Kan-Etsu Expressway, toward Maebashi/Akagi)
Opening hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed: Every Tuesday (Temporary opening on May 5 (Tue); Temporary closure on May 7 (Thu))
Website: https://www.flower-park.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunmaflowerpark_official/
X: https://x.com/gunmaflowerpark
Admission (April 29 – June 7)
- Adults: ¥1,500
- Children (elementary and junior high school): ¥500 (Free on May 5)
- Preschool children: Free
- Pets: ¥200
