Autumn roses at Harbor View Park

Harbor View Park in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a large, lush urban park known for its panoramic views of the city's waterfront and the Yokohama Bay. It is one of the most famous places for roses in Yokohama city, a city that in itself is well regarded for rose flowers. The rose garden in Harbor View Park was opened after Yokohama city chose the rose as the flower of the city. 

The autumn roses here usually bloom from mid-October to mid-November. Beware; this park is usually crowded at this time of year. People come from far and wide for the view of Yokohama's unique scenery with beautiful roses. There are two Western-style buildings in the park overlooking Yokohama Port. There are three rose gardens with different themes, including the "English Rose Garden" and the "Scented Garden".

Harbor View Park is located close to Yokohama Minatomirai Railway  Minatomirai Line’s Motomachi-Chukagai Station. There is a lot to do in the area, so make a day of it if you can!