Sukagawa Peony Garden
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May — at its best. Peonies in early to mid May, including old trees over 200 years; autumn leaves late October to mid November.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
A peony garden begun in 1766 by a herbal medicine merchant growing peonies for their roots; the only peony garden designated a national scenic place, with 7,000 plants of 290 varieties.
National Place of Scenic Beauty
Nearby
- Miharu Takizakura ≈ 45 min by car
- Shirakawa Komine Castle ≈ 55 min by car
- Nanko Park (Shirakawa) ≈ 55 min by car
- Abukuma Cave ≈ 55 min by car
- Kasumigajo Park (Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins) ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- May — Peonies in early to mid May, including old trees over 200 years; autumn leaves late October to mid November
- Getting there
- About 15 min by car from JR Sukagawa Station; temporary buses run in peak season (late April to mid May)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Adults ¥600, children ¥300 in the peony season; free at other times
- Good to know
- Open 8:30–17:00
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info