While spring in Japan might immediately evoke visions of cherry blossoms, they're not the only flowers that can be enjoyed at this time of year. The Spring Festa at Nagano's National Alps Azumino Park shines a light on tulips and nanohana, two other spectacular seasonal blooms.
The tulip field is massive, with 290,000 tulips of 127 varieties on display with great views of Mount Jonendake as a backdrop. Additionally, there will be a six hectare space completely blanketed with vibrant yellow nanohana flowers!
This is a paid admission event, with prices set at 500 JPY for adults. Children receive free admission, while seniors get a discount.
Getting there
The Alps Azumino National Park can be accessed in approximately 20 minutes driving time from the Nagano Expressway's Azumino IC.
For those visiting the area via public transport, the venue is around 15 minutes by taxi from Toyoshina Station on the JR Oito Line.
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