See 500,000 Sunflowers Bloom at the Tsunan Sunflower Field
The best time to see them is typically from late July to mid-August when pop-up stalls line the field and a sunflower maze attracts crowds from all over the area. Bathed in the summer sun, the flowers grow as tall as adults and being surrounded by them feels like swimming in a sea of sunflowers. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this spectacular summer sight!
Take in the Sight of 180,000 Tulips in Full Bloom at Echigo Hillside Park!
The blooming period of the tulips is very long thanks to the park’s selection of early-blooming and late-blooming varieties of flowers with a good color balance. The tulips are planted so densely that, when seen from afar, they look like a flowery carpet.
If you walk up the hill to see the tulips up close, you’ll quickly realize that they differ not only in color, but also in petal shape. Depending on the variety, some have round petals that open outwards while others have thin, pointed tips. Look around and find a variety that you like best!
Come See the 600,000 Irises of Ijimino Park!
The flowers may look very similar, but they’re all different varieties that bloom at different times, one after another. You have “ayame” irises that come to bloom in mid-May, “kakitsubata” irises in late May, and “hanashobu” irises from early June. This allows visitors to enjoy the flower display for much longer.
In mid-June, when the park is at its most gorgeous, the Shibata Ayame Festival is held here and the grounds are lit up with paper lanterns.
Witness the Impressive 150-Year-Old Great Wisteria of the Northern Culture Museum and Ito Estate!
The most popular sight at the Northern Culture Museum and Ito Estate in spring is the 150-year-old great wisteria with a trunk circumference of more than 160 centimeters. The light purple flowers, stretching over a 260-square-meter trellis, are incredibly beautiful! The wisteria’s blooming period is from late April to early May when a light up event is held at the garden.
Visit Negoya to Admire a Carpet of 200,000 Moss Pink Flowers in the Spring!
A festival celebrating the blooming of the moss pink blossoms is held at the park every year, attracting crowds of people. Stop by and admire these beautiful flowers unique to the snow country of Niigata.