When it comes to flowers that brighten up spring, tulips are a classic choice. While they typically reach their peak bloom from late March to mid-April in Japan, but in Hokkaido, the peak bloom comes about a month later.
In this article, I’ll introduce the tulip fields at Takino Suzuran Park in Sapporo’s Minami Ward, which are in full bloom from mid-May to early June.
I’ll provide detailed explanations with photos about the park’s overview, activities, directions, and the charm of the tulip fields. So, make sure to refer to this guide when you visit Takino Suzuran Park!
About Takino Suzuran Park
Takino Suzuran Park is the national park in Hokkaido, located in Minami Ward, Sapporo. It has a vast area and abundant natural beauty, just a 40-minute drive or 1.5-hour public transportation ride from downtown Sapporo.
With its sprawling 400-hectare grounds, the park offers a natural environment that feels far removed from the bustling city. You can enjoy various outdoor activities such as camping, barbecuing, or simply relaxing amidst the beautiful waterfalls, streams, and greenery.
The park also features colorful flower fields that change with the seasons, large-scale playground equipment, and forest trails, providing entertainment for visitors of all ages. The presence of restaurants and shops where you can dine and take breaks throughout the day is another delightful aspect.
Best season of tulip gardens at Takino Suzuran Park
The tulip gardens at Takino Suzuran Park are at their best from late May to early June, with approximately 260,000 tulips in full bloom on the park’s hills every year.
You can enjoy beautiful landscapes such as the “Hill of Colors,” where a variety of colors are arranged in a gradient, and the “Rainbow Hill,” designed like a rainbow.
Beauty of tulip gardens at Takino Suzuran Park
The tulip fields are located in the central zone called the “Country Garden” within the park. There are around 160 varieties and 260,000 tulip bulbs planted, which is quite astonishing!
The tulip design has been updated starting from 2023. The upper garden features a mosaic art design with colorful mixed patterns, while the lower garden forms a rainbow-like flower field with beautiful arches.
Yellow, pink, red, white, orange—you’ll find tulips of various colors and shapes blooming in a truly vibrant and stunning.
What amazed me the most was the wide range of tulip varieties.
I used to associate tulips with the traditional image of vertical oval-shaped flowers in colors like red, white, and yellow. However, I discovered here that there are countless types and colors of tulips available!
Some tulips have such gorgeous shapes and colors that you’ll be amazed and fall in love with tulips even more.
In 2023, you can see the tulip gardens at Takino Suzuran Park from May 19th (Friday) to June 4th (Sunday).
Tulip Digging Event at Takino Suzuran Park
If you want to take the tulip experience to the next level, Takino Suzuran Park offers a unique activity called “tulip digging.”
After the peak season, visitors have the chance to dig up tulip bulbs from designated areas. It’s a hands-on experience that allows you to bring home a piece of the tulip magic. Surprisingly, you can get free tulip bulbs that you dig up at the event.
You cannot choose the color of the tulips, but it is a very nice event to receive beautiful tulips for free.
Event details
| Date | June 10th (Saturday) and June 11th (Sunday), 2023 |
| Time | 9:40 AM to 3:00 PM (15-minute rotations, with ticket distribution starting at 9:10 AM) |
| Location | Country Garden, Central Entrance Flower Field (Nearest parking: Central Entrance Parking Lot) |
| Capacity | 2,000 participants per day (first-come, first-served basis) |
| Fee | Free |
| Notes | Reccomended to bring gardening gloves, wear clothes that can get dirty, and wear boots. |
For more information, please visit the official website of Takino Suzuran Park. Be sure to check it out!
How to Get to Takino Suzuran Park
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