08/05/2023
A small river with waterwheels runs through Tonami Tulip Park.
About three hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train) plus regular train or bus, the small city of Tonami is home to an incredible tulip park of the same name. The annual Tonami Tulip Fair (coinciding with Golden Week 2023) is an unmissable event. For two weeks, the fair showcases the park’s three million tulips, precisely planted in rows of vivid reds, oranges, and yellows like a rainbow.
Be sure to check out the tulip-shaped observation tower. From here, enjoy panoramic views of the entire park. There’s a pond where sculpted flower beds float, a small river running through the park, pretty waterwheels, bridges, and walking paths that cross the fragrant fields. Stay in a traditional Gassho-style Japanese building at the highly rated Guesthouse Kazura, a 25-minute drive away.
