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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Tulip Festival Kiso Sansen Park

Kiso Sansen Park also called Kiso Sansen Koen is an urban city park located in Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The park first opened in 1987 and is the largest urban park in Japan. Kiso Sansen (木曽三川) refers to the three great rivers that all pass by the park. The three rivers are the Nagara River, the Kiso River and the Ibi River.

The park can be enjoyed all year round with its beautiful seasonal flowers and large grassed area. There is a large children’s playground with lots of facilities and the park is an ideal place for relaxation, recreation and time together with the family.

Entrance to Kiso Sansen Park

Kiso Sansen Park comes alive with colour every spring with the famous Tulip Festival. There are around 260,000 tulips and muscari bulbs with about 125 different types and lots of amazing colours. The tulips are arranged and designed in the theme of a “flowing river” and the flowers represent the three rivers and famous waters well.

The Tulips are Arranged in a Flowing River Style

There are many different types of tulips in the park including the popular single flowering type, double, lily-flowered, parrot and fringe tulips. The flowering season is between April and May with early, middle and late flowering tulips.

Flowing Waves of Tulips

A close up of the Tulips
The Observation Tower offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and the three rivers (Nagara, Kiso and Ibi). You can see 360 degree panoramic views from the top of the 65 meter tower. There is an exhibition center as well that presents the history, climate and nature of the area and is very interactive with lots of information, attractions and games that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Entry to the Observation Tower is 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for school children.

The Observation Tower
Kiso Sansen Park from the Observation Tower

Map of Kiso Sansen Park



Events at Kiso Sansen Park 

  • Tulip Festival – Early to late April 
  • Spring Flower Stories – End of April to mid May 
  • Summer Water Stories – Early to late August 
  • Autumn Flower Stories – Early September to early November 
  • Winter Illuminations – Early to late December 

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8 comments:

  1. linaApril 14, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Oh! Wish I can be there to view those lovely tulips!

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    1. Japan-AustraliaApril 14, 2013 at 10:15 PM

      Thanks Lina, It was very beautiful and a great day for the whole family.

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  2. zoomingjapanApril 14, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Oh, wow!
    This is beautiful! I hope I can find out if we have something similar here where I live.

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    1. Japan-AustraliaApril 15, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      Thanks ZJ, It is very beautiful and I highly recommend checking out the Tulips Festivals in Japan. I know Nabana no Sato in Mie also have one :)

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  3. RuroushaApril 16, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    You have tulips, too? That's not fair! I want tulips in Tokyo! (That sounds like the title of an afternoon soap.)

    Ah well. Sky Tree. We've got Sky Tree! ;)

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    1. Japan-AustraliaApril 16, 2013 at 8:57 PM

      Thanks Ru, Yep, we have Tulips in Gifu as well and they are spectacular. You have the SkyTree but Kiso Sansen Park has the Observation Tower :)

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  4. Hotels Seminyak BaliApril 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Very nice festivals ^_^

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