Rose festival at Verny Park, Yokosuka, Kanagawa

Verny Park is a well known water front park, located at Yokosuka Port in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. There are about 1,300 roses of about 130 varieties, including red roses, roses named after Kanagawa, and flower beds that collect "royal roses" named after imperial families and royal families around the world. They usually have a picturesque landscape door up in the rose garden. The roses are usually in full bloom around mid-October.

This year, 2025, the rose festival is on October 18th and 19th at Verny Park. On those two days you can enjoy music concerts such as performances by the fire brigade band and live jazz. There are also food trucks and stalls to create a festive atmosphere. In addition, they have some workshops for children too.

There is some parking, but it is best when possible to come by public transport / on foot or by bicycle. The park is conveniently located close to Yokosuka Station on the JR Yokosuka line and is also just about a five minute walk from Shiori station on the Keikyu main line.