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A Year-round City of Flowers
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AprilShogawa Gorge Cherry Blossom Festival
An area of densely growing native Edohigan cherry blossom trees unusual for the Hokuriku Region characterized by heavy snowfalls
More than 200 native Edohigan cherry blossom trees grow on the hillside of the commonly called “Mount Mukai” located at the bank of Shogawa River. This is extremely rare for an area in the mountains of the Hokuriku Region characterized by heavy snowfalls.
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April through MayDispersed Settlement✕Tulips
Tulips are one of the most common flowers planted in flowerbeds. Bulb production began in the Taisho Period (1912 – 1926). Tonami City is one of Japan’s top producers of tulip bulbs both in terms of quantity and quality. The scenery of colorful tulip fields spreading out in the dispersed settlement is a signature spring view of Tonami.
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April through MaySendanyama Suisen (Narcissus) Soba Festival
200,000 narcissus plants
Just around the time when tulips are in full bloom, about 200,000 of narcissus plants bloom at the Yume-no-taira Ski Resort. At the venue, local soba and wild vegetables can also be enjoyed.
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April-MayArayashiki Shibazakura (Moss Phlox) Festival
Moss phloxes reach full bloom at the same time as tulips and narcissi. The beautiful pink carpet attracts the eye even from a distance.
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JuneRanjyo-no-mori Japanese Water Iris Festival
Graceful beauty
One of the largest water iris gardens in Japan, this garden features 700,000 water iris plants of 600 kinds as well as narcissus, hydrangea, and rabbit-ear iris plants.
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OctoberTonami Yume-no-taira Cosmos Watching
Cosmos plants swaying in the wind
The hearts of visitors are soothed by the one million cosmos plants completely covering the ski slopes of Yume-no-taira Ski Resort. The location also offers a panoramic view of the dispersed settlement.
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Year-roundTonami Tulip Gallery
The only facility in the world where visitors can see blooming tulips throughout the year. Take a relaxing break at the café.
Address:100-1 Nakamura, Tonami City TEL:0763-33-7716
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Year-roundTonami Tulip Park
The annual “Tonami Tulip Fair” has been held every year since 1952 as a festival that adorns the spring in the Hokuriku Region. In winter, it is lively with visitors who come to see the lighting displays.
Address:1-32 Hanazono-machi, Tonami City TEL:0763-33-7716