Tonami Tulip Fair となみチューリップフェア
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Tonami Tulip Fair is held annually from late April to May 5 at Tonami Tulip Park open 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Admission charged. This view is from the Tulip Tower. 砺波チューリップ公園
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On May 5, Children's Day, admission is free for jr. high and younger children. The tulip design pattern changes every year. These photos were taken some years ago.
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The first Tonami Tulip Fair was held in 1952 to commemorate the formation of Tonami Town upon the merger of adjacent villages. The fair moved to this park in 1964. Emperor Hirohito and empress Nagako visited in 1958.
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Tonami Tulip Park has 3 million tulips and 300 varieties. They occupy 7,000 sq. meters, equivalent to three pro baseball fields.
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When I was there, a few models posed among the tulips. They also have a Miss Tulip Contest.
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The tulip is the official flower for both Tonami and Toyama Prefecture.
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Standard red tulips.
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Purple tulips at Tonami Tulip Fair.
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Flaming Parrot tulips.
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Lots of exotic tulips.
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Old map of Tonami Tulip Park. There are also other areas with tulips. From Tonami Station, 15-min. walk. Free shuttle buses also available.
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