In 1989, the "Holland Tulip Festival" was established to honor the 380th anniversary of Japan's relations with the Netherlands. Today, the festival is known as the Sakura Tulip Festa and has grown exponentially in size over the past thirty years, featuring an impressive display of around 700,000 tulips of over 100 varieties. This makes it the most extensive flower festival in the greater Tokyo region.

Aside from the stunning floral exhibition, the festival offers an array of activities to enjoy. This year will see a Dutch street organ performance on weekends, and various playground equipment as well.

At the Sakura Furusato Square, enjoy a cone filled with a special treat: soft-serve ice cream! Made with milk and tea locally produced in Sakura, it's a popular hit.

Plus, during the Tulip Festa, 'Tulip Sable' cookies will be available for a limited time - along with Miffy Sable cookies and assorted Miffy branded merchandise!

Across from Sakura Furusato Square, a farmers market - 'Marche Kashima' - will be retailing a variety of local souvenirs, sweets, freshly baked bread, vegetables, and more. You can also enjoy relaxing with a snack in the sunroom - we recommend the 'TKG', steamed rice covered with a fresh egg! It's a very Japanese-style tradition you're sure to enjoy.

A nursing room will also be available at the very family-friendly festa - peace of mind for folks with babies or small children. Plus at Marche Kashima, a kids' space will be set up, letting kids enjoy playing with each other while the adults relax.

A sightseeing boat tour will be ready to show you around Lake Inba-numa. Cruises take around 40 minutes.

Bicycle rentals will also be available. You can rent a two-seater tandem bike or a rare Dutch bike! It's a perfect way of seeing the sights along the cycling paths around Lake Inba-numa.

During the weekends throughout the event period, Miffy, created by the Dutch children's book author Dick Bruna, will appear in the tulip fields. If you find her, be sure to take a commemorative photo with the Dutch windmill!

* Congestion on surrounding roads is expected on the weekend (up to 3 hours or more), so public transportation is recommended.
* As weekdays are relatively free, weekdays are recommended when visiting. Please see the Sakura City Tourism Association's website for the blooming status and the surrounding congestion status.