Maebashi Shikishima Park Rose Garden

What it is

• A rose garden in Shikishima Park, Maebashi City.
• Opened in 1971 with 200 varieties and 2,000 roses.
• Renovated from 2008 to 2008, expanding its collection.

What to see

• 600 varieties and 7,000 rose plants.
• The park covers an area of 4.5 hectares.
• Maebashi Sericulture Memorial Museum, built in 1912.
• Museum is a Gunma Prefecture Important Cultural Property.

When to go

• Open year-round for visitors.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.