A spring festival in Fukuyama, where colorful roses and smiling residents bring the city to life
Fukuyama Rose Festival
The 2026 edition of Fukuyama Rose Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/05/16 〜 2026/05/17Ended
- Season / frequency
- Mid-May every year / Every year
- Location
- Rose Park, Midorimachi Park, Chuo Park, Hanazono Park, downtown shopping streets, the area around Fukuyama Station, and other locations around Fukuyama
- Area
- Hiroshima Prefecture・Fukuyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 50 min–4 h 20 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free (some events require a fee)
- Age restrictions
- Requirements vary by event. The tree-climbing activity is for elementary school students and older.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Set in Fukuyama, the City of Roses, this community-participation festival offers everything from flower viewing to parades, food, music, and hands-on crafts.
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Sky Wing Sky File:Fukuyama rose fair in 2008.JPG / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.About Fukuyama Rose Festival
The Fukuyama Rose Festival is a spring festival centered on Fukuyama City’s flower, the rose, with a wide variety of events held at Rose Park, Midorimachi Park, and around the city.
With events such as the Rose Parade, the cut-rose contest, and rose-goods sales, visitors can enjoy flowers while experiencing local culture and the appeal of the city.
It is cherished as an event that embodies Fukuyama, the City of Roses, shaped by the efforts of its residents.
Source: 福山ばら祭（ふくやまばらまつり） - 福山市ホームページ
Festival highlights
Highlights include the rose scenery and a wide range of events staged around the city.
At Midorimachi Park, visitors can see and buy new rose varieties, attend talks by experts, and take part in the cut-rose contest. Rose Park also offers tree-climbing and DIY activities.
Street performances in the downtown shopping streets, the gourmet market at Chuo Park, and international cuisine and dancing at Hanazono Park also add to the festival.
Source: 広報ふくやま2026年5月特集「5月はばらでつながる福山！」 - 福山市ホームページ
A spring festival in Fukuyama, where colorful roses and smiling residents bring the city to life
What to expect
At the festival, you can visit different venues and enjoy a mix of rose viewing, stage shows and performances, food, shopping, and hands-on activities.
In 2026, one suggested way to enjoy the festival was to walk from JR Fukuyama Station to Midorimachi Park, taking in the roses along the way.
Events vary by venue, with food, music, dancing, and craft activities, so you can choose the ones that interest you.
How to take part
General visitors can enjoy exhibitions, performances, food, sales, and hands-on programs at each venue.
Visitors can vote in the cut-rose contest. Some events, such as tree-climbing, DIY activities, and folded-rose hat making, have eligibility requirements or participant limits.
Some activities are restricted to elementary school students and older, limited to the first applicants, or require a participation fee, so check the details for each event.
No advance registration is listed for visiting the venues or viewing exhibitions, parades, and stage shows.
Voting in the cut-rose contest is available at the venue. Activities such as tree-climbing and DIY have requirements that vary by event, such as being for elementary school students and older, accepting participants on a first-come, first-served basis, or requiring a participation fee.
Rose volunteers were recruited separately. Applicants had to be high school students or older, and registration through the official website was required.
Source: 福山ばら祭２０２６ローズボランティア募集 - 福山市ホームページ
Location and access
- Venue and address
Various locations around Fukuyama, including Rose Park, Midorimachi Park, Chuo Park, Hanazono Park, downtown shopping streets, and the area around Fukuyama Station.
- Train and bus
It takes about 10 minutes by bus from Fukuyama Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line to the venues.
An information corner is set up in front of Fukuyama Station on the day of the festival. Fukuyama Station is about 2 km from Rose Park and Midorimachi Park.
- By car
About 20 minutes from the Fukuyama-higashi IC on the Sanyo Expressway.
- Parking
Paid parking is available, and a parking cooperation fee is required.
Free shuttle buses run from paid parking lots.
Source: 福山ばら祭 | 【公式】広島の観光・旅行情報サイト Dive! Hiroshima
Address Various locations around Fukuyama, including Rose Park, Midorimachi Park, Chuo Park, Hanazono Park, downtown shopping streets, and the area around Fukuyama Station
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the festival was held on May 16 (Saturday) and the 17th (Sunday), with hours listed as 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Venues include Midorimachi Park, Rose Park, Hanazono Park, the downtown shopping streets, and Chuo Park.
Some of the main events were scheduled for May 17, including the Rose Parade, stage events at various venues, and hands-on activities.
Source: 市制施行１１０周年記念事業について - 福山市ホームページ
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Tips for your visit
As the venues are spread across parks, shopping streets, and other locations around the city, it’s easier to get around if you check the venues and times of the events you want to see in advance.
The tree-climbing activity is for elementary school students and older. The DIY activity is limited to the first 30 groups each day, and a participation fee is required for both.
Parking is paid, and several events take place around the venues, so public transportation is another option.
Nearby attractions
The festival venues listed include Rose Park, Midorimachi Park, Chuo Park, Hanazono Park, downtown shopping streets, the area around Fukuyama Station, and Fukuyama Castle Park.
Along with the Fukuyama Rose Festival, you can visit these venues and enjoy the roses and various events around the city.
The area around Fukuyama Station is also part of the festival venue, and an information corner is set up in front of the station on the day of the festival.
いろは丸展示館
広島県福山市鞆町にある博物館
ふくやま美術館
広島県福山市の福山城公園にある美術館
ホロコースト記念館
広島県福山市にある博物館
備後護国神社
広島県福山市の福山城北側にある護国神社
吉備津神社
広島県福山市にある神社
広島県立歴史博物館
広島県福山市の福山城公園にある博物館
Numakuma Shrine
広島県福山市鞆町後地にある神社
福山八幡宮
広島県福山市にある神社
福山自動車時計博物館
広島県福山市にある博物館
Origins and History of Fukuyama Rose Festival
The Fukuyama Rose Festival began when Fukuyama residents planted about 1,000 rose seedlings in 1956, hoping to bring life back to a city devastated by war.
In May of the same year, the Fukuyama Rose Society held a rose exhibition, and development of Rose Park followed.
The first Fukuyama Rose Festival was held in 1968, and community-building through roses continues to this day.
Source: 福山ばら祭 - Wikipedia
Official information
The official Fukuyama Rose Festival website, listed by the Fukuyama Festival Committee, is “fukuyama-matsuri.jp/bara/”.
You can check the official website for the 2026 event information, events at each venue, and the latest updates.
The phone number for the Fukuyama Rose Festival Organizing Headquarters is also listed for inquiries.
Fukuyama Rose Festival at a Glance
The Fukuyama Rose Festival is one of Fukuyama City’s signature festivals, where you can enjoy flowers, parades, music, food, and hands-on activities around the city, especially at Rose Park and Midorimachi Park.
In 2026, the festival was held on May 16 and the 17th, with rose exhibitions and sales, the cut-rose contest, and the Rose Parade.
As the venues are spread out and conditions vary by event, it’s a good idea to check the dates and details in the official information before you go.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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