 Last additions - Tonami 砺波市 |
Old map of Tonami Tulip Park. There are also other areas with tulips. From Tonami Station, 15-min. walk. Free shuttle buses also available.May 04, 2022
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Lots of exotic tulips.May 04, 2022
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Flaming Parrot tulips.May 04, 2022
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Purple tulips at Tonami Tulip Fair.May 04, 2022
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Standard red tulips.May 04, 2022
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The tulip is the official flower for both Tonami and Toyama Prefecture.May 04, 2022
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When I was there, a few models posed among the tulips. They also have a Miss Tulip Contest.May 04, 2022
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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. May 04, 2022
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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.May 04, 2022
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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May 04, 2022
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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.May 04, 2022
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