Although tulips were originally cultivated in the Ottoman Empire (present-day Middle East), most people now associate the bright, colorful bulbs with Holland in northwestern Europe. Luckily, Tokyo-based flower fans don’t have to go abroad to admire tulips. Located one hour from Tokyo in Chiba Prefecture, visitors can enjoy an impressively huge field of 700,000 tulip flowers in Sakura City. In addition to colorful fields and a Holland-style windmill, daytrippers may also enjoy Dutch costume rentals, music performances and cruises on the nearby lake.

Shuttle bus from Keisei Sakura Station (¥100).