Although Niigata's Gosen City is best known for its annual tulip festival, the region has plenty of other floral beauty on show throughout the year. One of the best springtime events on the calendar is the Gosen City Flower Tree Festival, which has been running for over 30 years now. The festival celebrates the beauty of various seasonal blooms including peonies and rhododendrons, and the peonies in particular are usually illuminated after dark.
Admission to the event is free of charge.