Shiki no Kaori rose garden, Nerima Ward

Shiki no Kaori means scents of the four seasons and at this park in Nerima Ward, close to Hikarigaoka station, you can enjoy the scent of autumn roses right now. Moreover, from October 11th to November 9th, they have an Autumn Festival to coincide with the bloom of the roses. As part of that festival they also have Halloween events and October 25th and 26th 2025 are kids day in the garden.

The Shiki no Kaori rose garden has a "Scented Rose Garden" where the roses are planted in six different scent types, such as spicy and fruity for example. There is also a "Rose Garden of Colors" where there is a gradation of roses by colors. The autumn roses are usually in full bloom from mid-October to around mid-November.

The garden is located about a five minute walk north west of Hikarigaoka Station, which is on the Oedo line. Another five to ten minute walk past the garden there is a large park, Hikarigaoka Park, which is a lovely spot for autumn leaves. Their gingko trees should be golden around mid November. Officially "Tokyo", the both the garden and Hikarigaoka Park are very close to Wako City in Saitama Prefecture.