When the weather is clear, seeing Mt. Fuji and the pink moss phlox in the same view is absolutely worth making a special trip for. It’s one of Japan’s iconic spring destinations.
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Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Garden of 500,000 moss phlox flowers in glorious bloom and a Mt. Fuji backdrop.
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The weeks from mid-April to late May each year bring Fuji Shibazakura Festival, the largest spring flower event in the Tokyo metropolitan area to Fuji Motosuko Resort at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The season rings in with 500,000 moss phlox plants bloom in a stunning shimmy of color that frames perfectly with Mt. Fuji just behind. The festival designs a unique theme each year to showcase the vibrant hues of all seven varieties of shibazakura, including McDaniel Cushion and Autumn Rose.
Many gather at this park for its speckling of Instagram-worthy spots including a heart-shaped bench, bright yellow door, and other memorable backdrops to memorialize your garden stroll. If you’re snack swing by the many food stalls selling stylishly tasty bites like the jet-black Fuji Lava Fried Chicken, inspired by volcanic rock, and the ever-popular Kikyo Shingen Mochi Soft Ice Cream.
The property also houses the ever-popular Peter Rabbit™ English Garden, a beautifully designed space created by a British garden designer, where the beloved storybook world of Peter Rabbit comes to life amid seasonal flowers.
Highlights
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Around 500,000 moss phlox flowers bloom across a vast field at the foot of Mount Fuji.
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Photo-worthy spots across the park for a enthralling exploration on foot.
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Wide variety of tasty, local street foods, including the popular “lava fried chicken.”
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A breathtaking panorama of Mount Fuji framed by fields of pink moss phlox
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Beautiful landscaping designs created each year around a unique theme
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The eye-catching and flavorful “Lava Fried Chicken” is a must-try
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 富士芝桜まつり
- Postal Code
- 401-0337
- Location
- 212 Motosu, Fuji Kawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
- Telephone
- 0555-89-3031(Fuji Motosuko Resort)
- Schedule
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From mid-April to late May
※In 2026, from April 11 (Sat) to May 24 (Sun) - Access
- About 50 minutes by temporary bus from Fujikyuko Line’s Kawaguchiko Station.
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)
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