Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park has many different ways to enjoy it and has many different things to see depending on the season. This time, we will introduce the flowers that decorate the park in early summer. Why not go out and enjoy the many cute flowers that look great in photos? The Tulip and Lily of the Valley Festival will be held from May 14th to June 5th. A total of 260,000 tulips of 169 varieties will cover the entire vast country garden.

The tulips are divided by color and arranged in gradations. They can be enjoyed from close up or from a distance, and are best viewed from May 20th to the end of May. By the way, at the time of the interview (May 16th, 2022), they were about 30-40% in bloom.

Takino Suzuran Hillside Park boasts a vast area of 400 hectares, so be sure to check in advance which entrance is closest to your destination. The Central Gate and East Gate are closest to the Country Garden.

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By the way, the pallet flower bed near the east gate is planted with fragrant tulips. Just by approaching the circular flower bed, you will immediately be able to smell its unique scent.

Photo courtesy of Takino Suzuran Hillside Park

The best time to see the lily of the valley, which the park is named after, is a little later than the tulips, around June. Don't miss out on the lovely lily of the valley, which is so typical of Hokkaido!

Additionally, the Takino Forest Zone is hosting the Shirane-Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival from May 8 to May 22. Enter through the Takino Forest entrance and start by picking up some leaflets at the Forest Information Center.

Glaucidium glaucidum is known as the "Queen of Wildflowers" because of the size of its flowers and their beautiful purple color. When you think about it, does that sound a little noble?

In the Takino Forest Zone, there is a path lined with Glaucidium malvaceae, and as you walk along it, you will come across clusters of Glaucidium malvaceae here and there. It is a sight that is just like nature itself, and the joy of finding them is all the more special.

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You can also see other spring wildflowers such as Japanese anemone in the Takino Forest Zone. Take a leaflet and try to find out what flowers are blooming.

We also have a video that shows us strolling around the garden looking at tulips and Glaucidium aureum, so please take a look if you're interested!

As the seasons change, the best time to see the flowers changes dramatically. Before you go, check the garden information on the official website to find the plants you want to see.

▼For more information, please see the Domingo spot page. Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park <Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park> Address: 247 Takino, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Phone: 011-592-3333 (Takino Park Information Center, General Information) Official site: https://www.takinopark.com