[Largest in the Sapporo area!] Tulips will soon be in full bloom!!
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park
The upper section of Country Garden (Irodori no Oka) is currently about 30% in bloom, and depending on the temperature going forward, it is expected to reach 50-70% bloom by this weekend. The lower section (Niji no Oka) is currently just beginning to bloom and is expected to be at its best in the first half of the fourth week of May.
*Top image: Taken on May 15, 2026: 30% in bloom (Country Garden upper level "Irodori no Oka")
The flower season has arrived, bringing vibrant colors to Takino in spring!
The "Tulip and Lily of the Valley Festa 2026" finally kicks off this weekend, Saturday, May 16th! This year, you can enjoy the sight of approximately 120 varieties and 230,000 tulip bulbs adorning the vast country garden.
The upper section is a flower field resembling a mosaic art, with colorful hues blending together, while the lower section is a rainbow flower field forming a beautiful arch. The upper section is currently about 30% in bloom, and depending on the temperature going forward, it is expected to be 50-70% in bloom by this weekend.
The lower section is currently just beginning to bloom, and is expected to be at its best in the first half of the fourth week of May.
Photo taken on May 15, 2026: 30% in bloom (Country Garden, upper level, "Irodori no Oka").
Photographed on May 15, 2026: Some flowers have just begun to bloom (Rainbow Hill, lower section of Country Garden)
Event period: May 16th (Sat) – May 31st (Sun)
Event Hours: During park opening hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Location: Country Garden Number of varieties: Approximately 120 varieties Number of bulbs: Approximately 230,000 bulbs Best viewing period: Mid-May to early June
▶ Tulip and Lily of the Valley Festival 2026
Enjoy the unique charm of each area! Country Garden
Past photos
Enjoy the sight of approximately 230,000 tulips adorning the vast country garden. The upper level of the country garden, Irodori no Oka, is a flower field like a mosaic art with a mix of colorful hues, while the lower level, Niji no Oka, is a flower field with a beautiful arch of rainbows.
Rainbow Hill (Lower level of Country Garden)
Featuring a border design with a total of 12 colors inspired by a rainbow, each border is planted with 6 different varieties! You can enjoy various looks depending on the viewing angle.
Past photos
Irodori no Oka (Upper level of Country Garden)
You can enjoy 10 different color combinations, each with a different gradient in one area. Paths have been created within the fields to make it easy to walk through the flower gardens and take commemorative photos.
Past photos
KINOTOWN
This year, six varieties of tulips from Toyama Prefecture, selected as "Imperial Family Presentation Varieties for Fiscal Year 2025," will be featured! Look forward to seeing what kind of floral scenery they will create♪
Komachi / Shirakumo / Prince Klaus
Maiden's Dress / World Favorite / Toyama Red
Pallet flowerbed (next to the country house)
The "Fragrance Tulip" corner (one variety per location), featuring subtly fragrant varieties, is back again this year! Please enjoy the scents.
Tulip fragrance is diurnal, meaning the scent tends to be stronger during the day. The best time to enjoy the peak fragrance is when the tulips are 70-80% in bloom!
Past photos
Tulip wooden box
The tulip boxes planted by our customers at the "Let's Plant Tulips" event held in October 2025 will be displayed in front of the Country House. Come and see the tulips you planted with your family and friends!
Past photos
Tulip and Lily of the Valley Festival Recommended Events!!
This year's "Tulip and Lily of the Valley Festival" will feature events themed around "learning" and "experience"!
Toyama x Takino Takino Tulip Day
A day to learn all about tulips!
Enjoy event-exclusive garden tours and admire the tulips from locations only open on this day. There will also be special food and drink stalls! Come and enjoy the tulips of Takino!!
Cooperation: Toyama Prefecture Flower Bulb Agricultural Cooperative / Cottage Garden Co., Ltd.
Date: May 19th (Tue)
Time: 10:00-15:00
Admission: Free Capacity: Limited Location: Country Garden Lawn Area, etc.
▶ [Toyama x Takino] Takino Tulip Day
Tulip Quiz Rally
Enjoy a garden overflowing with tulips while learning all about them! The rally sheet also serves as a guide for the "Tulip and Lily of the Valley Festival"!
Dates: April 25th (Sat) – May 31st (Sun)
Time: 9:00-17:00
Admission: Free Capacity: None Location: East Gate / Central Gate
Let's look at tulips from above.
The view of the Country Garden "Rainbow Hill" from the Central Entrance Rooftop, which is usually off-limits, is breathtaking! Come and see this special view!
Dates: May 23rd (Sat) and 24th (Sun)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Last entry 2:50 PM)
Fee: Free Capacity: None Location: Rooftop of Building A at the Central Entrance
▶ Let's take a look at tulips from above!
Free rental of tulip-shaped umbrellas
Enjoy it on rainy days and sunny days alike!
Let's take a stroll through the garden with a cute tulip-shaped umbrella!
Try taking your favorite photos with a field of tulips and a cute umbrella!
Dates: May 16th (Sat) – May 31st (Sun)
Time: 9:00-17:00
Admission: Free Capacity: None Location: East Gate / Central Gate
▶ Free rental of tulip umbrellas
Popularity poll for fragrant tulips
Have you ever smelled the fragrance of tulips?
Choose your favorite from the Fragrance Tulips and cast your vote!
The best time to see them is during the daytime! The fragrance is at its peak when they are 70-80% in bloom!
Dates: May 23rd (Sat) – May 31st (Sun)
Time: 9:00-17:00
Fee: Free Capacity: None Location: Pallet flowerbed
▶ Popularity poll for scented tulips
Tulip digging experience
There are tricks to digging them up!
Listen to the staff's instructions and take home the tulips so they bloom beautifully!
Let's try growing the tulips that were blooming in the park at home!
Date: June 7th (Sun)
Time: 9:40 AM – 2:00 PM (Numbered tickets distributed from 9:10 AM)
Fee: Free Capacity: First 2,000 people on the day Location: Country Garden Central Entrance Flower Garden
Colorful Spring in Takino ~Takino Flower Relay~
The queen of wildflowers that colors the forest in early spring: the Japanese anemone.
The "Shirane Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival," where you can enjoy a variety of wildflowers, is being held until May 17th (Sunday)!
Just a short trip from downtown Sapporo, the Takino Forest Zone's West Area "Nature Museum" offers a chance to enjoy the great outdoors. At this time of year, it's bustling with visitors admiring wildflowers such as the approximately 1,500 "Shirane-aoi" (Japanese anemone) blooming throughout the area, as well as "Hitorishizuka" (Japanese quince) and "Enreisou" (Trillium camschatcense), and observing wild birds. In 2026, the Shirane-aoi reached their peak bloom on May 9th, partly due to the early snowmelt. As of May 9th this year, approximately 1,900 flowers and buds have been confirmed, the highest number of blooms since the park opened. The peak blooming period is expected to continue until around May 17th.
A colony of Glaucidium palmatum: Photographed on May 10, 2026.
Event period: May 9th (Sat) – May 17th (Sun)
Venue: Forest Information Center (West area of Takino Forest Zone)
Event hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The lovely "lily of the valley" that bears the park's name.
Its charm lies in the way it droops its head while blooming with small flowers. However, it is actually a difficult plant to manage, and currently, we are limiting the planting area and focusing on intensive care.
German lily of the valley: Past photographs
Pink lily of the valley: Past photographs
Planting locations: Upper path in Harvest Valley, near the entrance to the Flower Terrace, etc. Number of plants planted: 7,000 plants (upper path in Harvest Valley)
Best viewing period: Late May to early June
Enjoy camping amidst the flowers of Takino! "Auto Resort Takino"
With May here, camping season is officially here!
Located amidst magnificent nature, Takino Park Campground "Auto Resort Takino" offers a variety of options to suit diverse outdoor needs, including free tent sites, various car sites, and cabins (accommodation) where even beginners can easily enjoy the camping experience.
Additionally, we recommend enjoying the various activities available in the park, which is easily accessible from the campsite, admiring the flowers in full bloom, or exploring the waterfalls scattered throughout the park by rental bicycle. Enjoy the unique outdoor experiences that can only be found in Takino!
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