20th Oct 2012: Autumn Roses at Jindai Botanical Garden
A Tranquil Celebration of Color and Fragrance Nestled in Chōfu City, Tokyo, Jindai Botanical Garden is a spacious and serene haven known for its annual Autumn Rose Festival. Each fall, the garden bursts into bloom with approximately 400 varieties and 5,000 rose bushes, transforming the rose garden into a vibrant tapestry of color. Unlike their spring counterparts, autumn roses are slightly smaller but possess deeper, richer hues and a more intense fragrance. Their elegant charm is best experienced in the early morning, when the scent is at its peak. To accommodate this, the garden opens early on weekends throughout October, offering visitors the chance to admire dew-kissed roses in the soft morning light. The rose garden is designed in the style of a French sunken garden, with clearly defined walkways and flower beds. Informational signs accompany each rose variety, allowing visitors to learn about the flowers while enjoying photography at a relaxed pace. As autumn deepens, the garden ...