[Event] 2025 Murayama City’s “Autumn Rose Festival” Highlights

2025/09/12 2025/09/16 This site contains advertisements.　Category: rose-festival

The spectacular “Autumn Rose Festival 2025” will be held again this year at Higashizawa Rose Park in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture. Approximately 750 varieties and 20,000 roses bloom in the park, and the crisp autumn air will transport visitors to a fantastical world.
This article provides detailed information about the event, including how to access it and four must-see attractions. We hope it will help you create wonderful memories with your family, friends, or as a couple.

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Event Overview

Event Name	Autumn Rose Festival 2025
Venue	Higashizawa Rose Park 1-25 Tateoka Higashizawa, Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture, 995-0023
Event Period	Friday, September 12, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
Opening Hours	9:00～17:00
Admission Fee	Adults: 600 yen, high school students and younger: free (Murayama residents are free with proof of address, such as a driver’s license.)
Access	Train: Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from JR Murayama Station Car: Approximately 5 minutes from the Murayama Interchange on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway
Parking	Available (Free)
Organizer	Murayama City
Official Website/SNS	Event Official Website

4 Must-See Events

There’s more to the event than just viewing roses!
Here are four must-see attractions that will make the Autumn Rose Festival 2025 a truly special experience.

Stroll through the fantastical rose garden illuminated by the lights

【Dates】

September 12 (Fri) – September 15 (Mon, national holiday)
September 19 (Fri) – September 23 (Tue, national holiday)
September 26 (Fri) – September 28 (Sun)

During the event, the rose garden will be illuminated at night on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. It offers a romantic atmosphere that’s a little different from the daytime.
Numerous food trucks will also be set up! It’s perfect for dates and photo ops.

Cheers to the Rose Garden! BEER GARDEN

【Event Dates】

September 13 (Sat) & September 14 (Sun)

For a limited time, a beer garden will be open, where you can enjoy rose beer and BBQ while surrounded by the scent of roses!
Savor the autumn appetite amid the fantastic lighting.

【Price】
Advance Tickets	¥3,500
Same-day Tickets	¥3,800

Kids will love it! Pony Rose Carriage

【Event Dates】

September 13 (Sat) – September 15 (Mon, National Holiday)
September 20 (Sun) – September 21 (Sun)
September 27 (Sat) – September 28 (Sun)

On select Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, you can ride around the park in a pony-pulled rose carriage.
Interacting with the adorable ponies will be an unforgettable experience for your children.

【Price】
Ride	¥500 per ride
Snack	¥100 per ride

A Wide Variety of Workshops

A variety of workshops will be held for parents and children, as well as couples, to enjoy, including cloisonné enamel, rose arranging, and pressed flowers.
Experience the beauty of roses with all five senses while creating a one-of-a-kind piece.
For details and times for each workshop, please visit the official website.

Summary
The Autumn Rose Festival 2025 is a special event that not only offers beautiful views of roses, but also a variety of events that will delight all five senses.
Come to Higashizawa Rose Park and enjoy the breathtaking autumn roses with your loved ones to your heart’s content.