Kew Gardens – Japan & Chrysanthemums Festival

This autumn, the Temperate House will transform into an even more spectacular sight. 

Save the date for our stunning new floral festival celebrating Japan, featuring chrysanthemums, the country’s iconic flower.

Beautiful artistic displays and a programme bursting full of cultural activities featured around this incredible country

There is also a an option to add on the hop on hop off train.  The Kew Explorer land train is a relaxed and gentle way to explore our Gardens and learn about our diverse living collection. 

The route typically includes the following sites: 

Stop 1: Victoria Gate for Victoria Plaza shop and café, Palm House, The Botanical café, membership desk and information desk. 

Stop 2: Temperate House for Marianne North Gallery, Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art, Davies Exploration House, and Pavilion Restaurant. 

Stop 3: The Great Pagoda for Lion Gate and Japanese Gateway. 

Stop 4: Woodland House for Natural Area and Woodland, Pinetum, Sackler Crossing, Waterlily Pond, Stag Beetle Loggery, Badger Sett, and Queen Charlotte’s Cottage.

Stop 5: Rhododendron Dell for Bamboo Garden, Rhododendron Dell, Minka House, Riverside Walk and Oak collection. 

Stop 6: Brentford Gate and car park

Stop 7: Elizabeth Gate/Orangery for Orangery restaurant, White Peaks café and shop, Children’s Garden, Climbers and Creepers, Queen’s Garden, and Kew Palace.