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In seasonTochigi · Takanezawa TownVOL.0 · 2026-W43

Kinu Green Park Cosmos Festival (final weekend)

1.2 million cosmos of four kinds in a riverside park field.

Four kinds, about 1.2 million flowers: Kinu Green Park's Cosmos Festival reaches its 37th year. It takes place in the Hoshakuji area on the left bank of the Kinu River, about 30 minutes by car from Kaminokawa IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway, or about 10 minutes from JR Hoshakuji Station.

The park is built around the theme of "meeting the water," with three areas along the river: Hoshakuji, Shirasawa and the Upstream Square. Hoshakuji is the side with the water athletics course, boats and tennis courts, and the flower field is here too. There is also a dog run and bicycle rental, so the riverside can fill out the visit after the flowers.

The festival runs Oct 3–25. Bloom depends on the weather, and events are canceled in rain. The Shirasawa area in Utsunomiya is where poppies bloom in May and June.

Highlights HIGHLIGHTS

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    Hoshakuji flower field

    About 1.2 million cosmos of four kinds, the stage for the 37th Cosmos Festival.

    Source:Kinu Green Park kinugreenpark.jp
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    Kinu River left bank

    The side with the water athletics course, boats, a dog run and bicycle rental.

    Source:Kinu Green Park kinugreenpark.jp

Sources and official information SOURCES

Written by the APEX DRIVE editors from facts in the official sources above (not a copy of the official text).Last checked: . Details may change. Please check the official page before you go.

Details were checked on Oct 18, 2026, 18:00 JST against official sources. Events may be cancelled or changed due to weather. Follow on-site guidance for parking and traffic restrictions.