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Oita Prefecture · Bungo-ono City (From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 35 min–1 h 55 min · flight time only)

Spring colors around Harajiri Falls: enjoy tulips and local festivities

Ogata Tulip Festival

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The 2026 edition of Ogata Tulip Festival has ended.

Festival information

EVENT INFORMATION
Dates
2026/04/03 〜 2026/04/12Ended
Season / frequency
Every year in April / Every year
Location
Around Harajiri Falls
Area
Oita Prefecture・Bungo-ono City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 35 min–1 h 55 min · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
Features
Highlights and activities
Participation / viewing
Spectators welcome
Participation fee
Free
Last updated
2026/10/19

A spring festival in Ogata, Bungo-ono City, where colorful tulips brighten the area around Harajiri Falls.

About Ogata Tulip Festival

The Ogata Tulip Festival is a spring event held around Harajiri Falls in Ogata, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture.

Tulips are planted in rice paddies after the rice harvest, and the event is held when the flowers are at their best. Rice planting takes place after the festival ends.

It is said that tulips that happened to bloom near Harajiri Falls provided the inspiration for the festival, which is now enjoyed as an event connecting local farmland with a tourist attraction.

Source: 緒方チューリップフェスタ - Wikipedia

Festival highlights

The highlight is the variety of tulips brightening the area around Harajiri Falls.

In 2026, 190,000 tulips of 117 varieties were planted, adding vibrant color to the venue.

Stage events, a market, and a food area were also planned during the event, offering a chance to enjoy both the flowers and activities.

Source: 第34回 おがたチューリップフェスタ2026 | 日本一の「おんせん県」大分県の観光情報公式サイト

Spring colors around Harajiri Falls: enjoy tulips and local festivities

What to expect

At the venue, you can enjoy the spring flower scenery while admiring the tulips spread around Harajiri Falls.

Stage events, a market, and a food area are also planned during the event.

This festival lets you enjoy the flowers alongside activities and food at the venue.

How to take part

Visitors can watch the event.

参加費:無料

Location and access

Venue and address

Around Harajiri Falls (410 Harajiri, Ogata-machi, Bungo-ono City)

Address 410 Harajiri, Ogata-machi, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 2026 event was scheduled to run from April 3 to April 12.

The event is timed to coincide with the spring tulip season, and the 2026 event period has already ended.

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Tips for your visit

At the 2026 venue, 190,000 tulips of 117 varieties were in full bloom.

Flowering conditions vary by date, so if seeing the flowers at their best is important to you, it is a good idea to check their condition even during the event period.

Event details may change, so check the latest event information before your next visit.

Source: 4月3日 チューリップフェスタ2026オープニングセレモニー | 豊後大野市

Origins and History of Ogata Tulip Festival

The Ogata Tulip Festa began in 1992 (Heisei 4), and reached its 24th edition in 2016.

The festival has continued in a format where tulips are planted in rice paddies after the rice harvest, and events are held during the blooming season in April.

It is also said that tulips growing by chance near Harajiri Falls inspired the festival. Nighttime illumination was held for the first time in 2016.

Official information

The event information lists the Tulip Festival page on the Bungo-ono City Tourism Association's tourism information website as its official website.

For inquiries, contact the Tulip Festival Executive Committee Secretariat.

Ogata Tulip Festival at a Glance

The Ogata Tulip Festival is a spring flower event held around Harajiri Falls in Ogata, Bungo-ono City.

In 2026, 190,000 tulips of 117 varieties were planted, and stage events, a market, and a food area were also planned.

The 2026 event was scheduled to run from April 3 through the 12th, and admission was listed as free.

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Article updated: 2026/10/19

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