One of the many parks in Japan that we have visited over the years is the Kiso Sansen Park. What makes the park unique is that it straddles three prefectures - Aichi, Gifu and Mie making it Japan's largest National Government Park.The centre of the park and its main access point is in Kaizu city in Gifu prefecture. It is the meeting point of three rivers- Kiso, Nagara and Ibi.
Of the many flower festivals in the park, the most popular is the Tulip Festival.
The Tulip area is created in a way that recreates the Tulip fields of Holland. Even miniature windmills are placed amidst the tulip fields.
The colorful tulips create spectacular patterns.
Miffy, the dutch rabbit character from Dick Bruna's books is a popular character among young children in Japan. During the Tulip festival, Miffy also 'makes' an appearance in the park and people queue up to get a picture clicked with Miffy.
The Tulip flowering season in April sometimes coincides with the Cherry Blossom festival and it indeed is a treat for the eyes.
The 360 degree panoramic view from the observation tower offers spectacular views of the colorful tulip beds in the park.
The Kiso Sansen Park is undoubtedly one of Japan's best flower parks and host many festivals from spring through fall. In summer it is also a popular place for picnics. It has a large play area which goes by the name Adventure Land. It features lots of colorful play equipment for kids of all ages.
There are a couple more parks in the Japan popular for Tulips, the most frequented being the Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki prefecture and the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Address: Gifu Prefecture 503-0625, Kaizu city, Kaizu-cho, Aburajima 255-3
Phone: 0584-54-5531
Entrance fees: Free ; Observation tower 620 yen
Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 and Weekends 8:00 - 18:00
Closed: 2nd Monday of every month and December 27-30th each year
Parking: Ample Free Parking available
Official Website: http://kisosansenkoen.jp/e/kiso_sansen_park_center/
About 260,000 tulips of 125 kinds can be seen in the park.
There are a couple more parks in the Japan popular for Tulips, the most frequented being the Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki prefecture and the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Address: Gifu Prefecture 503-0625, Kaizu city, Kaizu-cho, Aburajima 255-3
Phone: 0584-54-5531
Entrance fees: Free ; Observation tower 620 yen
Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 and Weekends 8:00 - 18:00
Closed: 2nd Monday of every month and December 27-30th each year
Parking: Ample Free Parking available
Official Website: http://kisosansenkoen.jp/e/kiso_sansen_park_center/
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