Cherry blossoms aren’t the only thing blooming in Tokyo this spring. Tulips are one of the many beautiful flowers popping up in and around the city between March and April. The colourful little bulbs come in hundreds of varieties and the gardens around Tokyo sure know how to show them off.
The flowers are often associated with the Netherlands, and that’s true in Japan, too. So if you’re picturing rolling fields of tulips set against a backdrop of spinning windmills, you’re in for a treat. Many of these photogenic parks aim to replicate that scene, right down to the old Dutch windmill. Read on for the best spots to see these stunning spring flowers.
Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa is famous for its beautiful flowers growing year-round. Head out for a visit during spring and enjoy the stunning tulip garden filled with approximately 250,000 tulips of 267 varieties. The garden is manicured and set amongst lush nature with some flower beds nestled along flowing streams and towering cherry blossom trees. The colourful tulips just add to that picture-perfect landscape.
Sakura Furusato Square in Chiba is home to Kanto's largest tulip festival, featuring approximately 550,000 blooms of 80 different varieties. The flowers are planted over the sprawling area which also includes a lovely Dutch-style windmill – making that perfect photo spot. During the festival, there are numerous food trucks, stalls and live organ performances on weekends. You can also pick tulips to take home for just ¥500.
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