Tanto Tulip Festival

Festival highlights

The main highlight is the floral art in the jumbo flower bed, created with around 100,000 tulips.

A different theme is featured each year, forming a large design across the expansive flower fields.

In addition to the landscape of around 200 varieties of flowers, visitors can enjoy cut flowers and potted plants for sale, a café, and food trucks.

The event also offers opportunities to take photos with the flowers as a backdrop and capture the seasonal scenery.

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A large floral artwork in a tulip field, bringing color to spring in Tanto

What to expect

At the venue, stroll through the expansive tulip fields and enjoy the floral art and the differences between varieties.

You can also compare the flowers in the display garden or choose cut flowers and potted plants.

A café and food trucks were planned for 2026, allowing visitors to pair flower viewing with food.

After entering, visitors can explore the grounds according to the blooms’ condition and enjoy taking photos and shopping.

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How to take part

Visitors can watch the event.

参加費：大人1,000円、小中学生500円、幼児以下無料

対象年齢：幼児以下は無料

Location and access

Venue and address

Tanto Flower Park (Hatayama, Tanto-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture).

Train and bus

Take a connecting Zentan Bus from Toyooka Station on JR West’s San’in Main Line and get off at “Hatayama / In front of the Japan-Mongolia Folk Museum,” a short walk from the venue.

By car

For your car’s navigation system, set “Akabana Soba no Sato” (159-1 Akabana, Tanto-cho, Toyooka City) to be guided close to the venue.

Parking

Parking is available near the venue, with space for about 170 cars.

Address Hatayama, Tanto-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)

The 2026 event was scheduled to run from April 15 to April 24, and the garden closed on April 24.

The garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m.

It is usually held from mid to late April, with the dates varying depending on bloom conditions.

The 2026 event has ended.

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Tips for your visit

The best time to see the flowers and the event dates vary depending on blooming conditions, so it’s important to check the latest opening information before visiting.

In 2026, the venue closed on April 24, and the last admission was at 4:30 p.m.

If you bring a pet, you must keep it on a leash while walking around the venue.

Groups must submit a group admission application in advance.

Nearby attractions

Nearby are Akabana Soba no Sato, Silk Onsen Yamabiko, Tantang Onsen Fukujunoyu, and the Japan-Mongolia Folk Museum.

The 2026 Tanto Tulip Festival admission ticket came with discount coupons valid at these 4 facilities.

At Soba no Sato, you can sample local food; at the hot spring facilities, bathe; and at the Japan-Mongolia Folk Museum, learn about the lives of nomadic people on the Mongolian steppes.

The visit can be planned to combine the flower fields with the culture of the surrounding area.

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Origins and History of Tanto Tulip Festival

The Tanto Tulip Festival has been organized by the Tanto Silk Road Tourism Association since 1992.

The floral art began with the 3rd festival in 1994 and developed into an event featuring large tulip creations on a different theme each year.

The event draws on tulip bulb cultivation techniques developed in the area, linking flower production with community交流.

The event is also intended to foster community development that encourages appreciation of nature and the preciousness of life.

Official information

Official information is available on the official website of the Tanto Silk Road Tourism Association.

The 2026 event information covered opening hours, admission fees, the venue, parking, and precautions for visitors bringing pets.

The event period and closing date may change depending on bloom conditions, so check the latest event information before visiting.

Tanto Tulip Festival at a Glance

The Tanto Tulip Festival is a spring event set among the flower fields of Tanto-cho, Toyooka City, where visitors can enjoy colorful tulips and large-scale floral art.

Highlights also include a variety display garden, cut flowers and potted plants for sale, a café, and food trucks.

In 2026, it was held from April 15 through the 24th. Admission was 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and free for preschoolers.

You can also combine your visit with nearby soba, hot springs, and museums.