Koganei Park

Park Large Tokyo park with gardens and open-air museum

Koganei Park west of central Tokyo features expansive lawns, plum and cherry groves and the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. Families visit for festivals, picnics and seasonal blossoms.

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Koganei Park is a large public park in western Tokyo, located in Koganei City and managed as a metropolitan green space; it covers roughly eighty hectares. It is well known for its wide lawns, planted groves and the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum located on its grounds.

The park offers expansive grass areas for picnics and sports, paths for walking and cycling, and seasonal displays of plum and cherry blossoms. The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is a major attraction within the park, presenting a collection of historic wooden buildings relocated from across Tokyo and open for visitors to enter and inspect.

The park was developed by Tokyo Metropolitan authorities as part of urban green-space planning and expanded over time to include the open-air museum. Maintenance focuses on recreation, cultural heritage and seasonal horticultural displays.

Koganei Park sits in suburban Tokyo, west of central Tokyo in Koganei City, and is accessible by public transport from central Tokyo within the metropolitan area.

  • Blossom seasons: Peak blossom viewing for cherries is typically late March to early April; plum blossoms peak earlier in late winter to early spring.

What to See #

  • Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum: An outdoor museum of historic buildings relocated from around Tokyo, exhibiting vernacular and urban architecture from the Edo period through early 20th century.
  • Planted groves and lawns: Large lawns and groves that host plum and cherry trees, used for seasonal blossom viewing and informal recreation.
Koganei Park
Koganei Park, 1-13-1 Sekimachikita, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0001, Japan
35.7153, 139.5193
Park: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm (hours vary seasonally). Museum: Tue-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm, closed Mondays (check official site).
Park: Free. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (on-site): ~400-600 JPY adults (check museum for current rates).

How to Get to Koganei Park #

Koganei Park is accessible from JR Musashino or Chuo Line (Koganei Station) - about a 15-20 minute walk - or via Seibu Tamagawa Line to Musashi-Sakai/Seijo approach stations and then a short bus. The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum has a park shuttle from Koganei Station during busy seasons; check the museum site for schedules.

Tips for Visiting Koganei Park #

  • Visit the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum inside the park and allow at least 60-90 minutes to tour its relocated buildings.
  • Cherry blossom season (late March-early April) fills the park with visitors - come early to secure a bonsai-like patch of lawn.
  • Use Musashino Forest Sports Plaza station (Seibu Tamagawa Line) for a quieter approach; from JR Koganei Station it's a 15-20 minute walk.

Best Time to Visit Koganei Park #

Spring (cherry blossom) and autumn leaf season are the most atmospheric; weekdays in shoulder seasons are quieter.

Spring (Cherry blossom)
Late Mar-Early Apr · 8-18°C
The park fills with sakura and hanami parties; early morning is best to avoid crowds.
Autumn
Oct-Nov · 10-20°C
Leaves turn and pathways are cooler - excellent for long walks and the museum buildings.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-30°C
Lush green but can be hot and humid; shade under gingko and maple is welcome.

Weather & Climate near Koganei Park #

Climate

Koganei Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1492 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit
MayAugustNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 25°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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