The annual Sakura Tulip Festival is the largest celebration of the tulip in the Kanto area. There are 80 varieties represented among the over half a million flowers in bloom at Sakura Furusato Square.
The name is confusing, yes: Sakura here does not refer to cherry blossoms. Rather, it’s the name of the city in Chiba Prefecture where the festival is held.
In addition to the multi-colored array of tulips, there will be food trucks and stalls, a tulip market, and a photo contest. On weekends, there will be Dutch organ performances (at 10am, 11am, 2pm, and 3pm), bouncy slides and trampolines for kids (extra cost), and pleasure boat cruises (adult/child ¥1,000/¥500) on Lake Inba.
Getting to the Sakura Tulip Festival
Coming from Tokyo, take a Keisei Main Line train from Keisei Ueno Station — yes, this is the same line as the cheap trains to Narita Airport — to Keisei Sakura Station. This will take a little less than an hour on the fastest train and cost ¥740. (All main line trains stop at Sakura). From Keisei Sakura Station there are a few options to get to the park: a 10-minute taxi, a rental cycle, or a 40-minute walk. Rental cycles can be found outside the south exit of Keisei Sakura Station, first come first served, for ¥500 a day.
If you’re coming by car, parking is ¥1,000.
For more spring blossom inspiration, check out our guide to the best flower festivals happening in and around Tokyo this season.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 2.3 km from Keisei Usui Station Keisei Main Line (KS34)
- 3.1 km from Keisei Sakura Station Keisei Main Line (KS35)
