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The Kingdom of Spring: Tulips and Shibazakura Bloom in Competition at Huis Ten Bosch

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — In Europe, the Netherlands is ablaze with vast fields of tulips, their vibrant blooms forming a stunning tapestry of colors. Meanwhile, Huis Ten Bosch in Kyushu, Japan, is no less spectacular, with its meticulously arranged tulips in a riot of hues spread across lush green gardens...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network Editorial Team
 
In Europe, the Netherlands is ablaze with vast fields of tulips, their vibrant blooms forming a stunning tapestry of colors. Meanwhile, Huis Ten Bosch in Kyushu, Japan, is no less spectacular, with its meticulously arranged tulips in a riot of hues spread across lush green gardens, while gently flowing canals meander quietly between red-brick buildings and windmills. Experience the romantic charm of Europe right here in Nagasaki, Kyushu!

This year features OLED tulips, which are especially enchanting at night. (Photo credit: Huis Ten Bosch)

The Huis Ten Bosch Tulip Festival showcases approximately 700 varieties, often revealing unexpected tulip types. (Photo credit: Huis Ten Bosch)

The tulip carpets, paired with the park’s windmill structures, make it feel as if you’ve truly been transported abroad. (Photo credit: Huis Ten Bosch)

In April, Huis Ten Bosch welcomes the bloom of shibazakura flower carpets. (Photo credit: Huis Ten Bosch)

From now until April 18th, Huis Ten Bosch presents its annual Tulip Festival. During the festival, visitors can admire the magnificent sight of the expansive windmill garden adorned with vibrant tulip seas. The park boasts around 700 types of tulips, claimed to be the largest variety in Japan. The blossoms form colorful, carpet-like expanses that interplay with the European-style architecture to create a breathtakingly picturesque scene—truly a feast for the senses and the highlight of the spring season.

The brightly lit flowers resemble sweet candies. (Photo credit: Huis Ten Bosch)

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