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Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park
Approx. 700,000 colorful tulips bloom in full glory.
One of Japan’s largest tulip parks, it covers a total area of Approx. 125,000 square meters. Every year around May, colorful tulips bloom across a vast Approx. 70,000-square-meter field. Among the Approx. 700,000 tulips in about 200 varieties are everything from domestically grown flowers to rare varieties imported from the Netherlands, the home of tulips.
Inside the park are a large windmill-style observation deck and viewing points overlooking the tulip fields. If you ride the Chu-Pit sightseeing bus, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while touring the park over Approx. 18 minutes. The grounds are also dotted with Dutch-themed photo spots, including a street organ from the Netherlands and a giant wooden shoe made by a Dutch clog craftsman.
There are also hands-on activities, such as a tulip digging experience where you can dig up and purchase your favorite tulips yourself. Every May, the Yubetsu Tulip Fair is held, attracting many visitors.
Highlights
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Approx. 700,000 tulips in about 200 varieties bloom in full glory.
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An observation deck offers sweeping views of the tulip fields.
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The view from the bus touring the park is also excellent.
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There are also many photo spots, including a giant wooden shoe.
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The Yubetsu Tulip Fair is held in May.
Photos
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A windmill-style observation deck with views over the entire park
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About 200 varieties of tulips bloom in full glory
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Approx. 700,000 tulips add vivid color to the park
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The Chu-Pit bus touring the park
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A giant wooden shoe measuring 225 cm long and weighing 300 kg
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Tulip digging experience sales, where you can choose your favorite flowers
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No, there are not.
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Is re-entry to the park allowed?
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Yes, re-entry is allowed on the same day only.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No, smoking is prohibited because this is a public facility.
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Can I enter the park with a pet?
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Pets are not allowed inside the paid admission area.
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Can I buy tulip bulbs?
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Tulip bulbs are not sold here, but there is a “tulip digging experience” where you can dig up and purchase tulips. They are also sold around October each year at Roadside Station Kamiyubetsu Onsen Tulip no Yu.
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When is the best time to see the tulips?
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The best viewing season is usually from mid- to late May, but it depends on the weather, so please check the live video on the town’s website.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- かみゆうべつチューリップ公園
- Postal Code
- 099-6501
- Address
- Kamiyubetsu Tonden Shigaichi, Yubetsu, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido
- Phone
- 01586-8-7356
- Opening Period
- May 1–May 31 (open daily during the Tulip Fair)
- Hours
- 8:00am–6:00pm (Last admission at 5:30pm)
- Admission
- Adults (high school students and older): 600 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen
- Access
- Take a bus from JR Engaru Station, get off at “Tulip Park,” and walk a short distance
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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