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Flaming Parrot tulips.29 views
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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27 views
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Purple tulips at Tonami Tulip Fair.26 views
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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.4 views
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The tulip is the official flower for both Tonami and Toyama Prefecture.4 views
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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. 3 views
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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.3 views
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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.2 views
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When I was there, a few models posed among the tulips. They also have a Miss Tulip Contest.2 views
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Standard red tulips.2 views
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Lots of exotic tulips.2 views
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