The Niigata's flower, Tulip

Tulips are often associated with the Netherland.  But in Japan Niigata is the number one producer of cut tulips and number two producer of tulip bulbs. So in 1963 the tulip was declared the Niigata Prefectural flower.

Niigata Prefecture began producing tulip bulbs in the latter part of the Meiji era (1868-1912) and was the first area in Japan to commercially produce flower bulbs. Today, tulips are widely produced in the area thanks to the fertile land and weather favorable to their growth.   Every spring, people enjoy tulip festivals held in various locations.Specially Gosen city and  Niitsu are biggest tulip producers in Niigata prefecture. There are many tulip farms where you can visit and buy the best tulips in Japan. If you visit to Niigata in spring you can see colorful tulips and you will surprise of the beauties of Tulips

By Baatar.