Japan is one of the most spectacular places to be during spring. People travel from all over the world to catch the sakura (cherry blossom) trees in full bloom, but there’s another seasonal event that’s just as breathtaking. The Fuji Shibazakura Festival, held at the Fuji Motosuko Resort, transforms the landscape into a vibrant sea of pink at the foot of Mount Fuji.
Running from mid-April through late May, the annual festival showcases around 500,000 blooming shibazakura—also known as moss phlox—spreading across the ground in vivid shades of pink, purple, and white. Unlike cherry blossoms, which bloom briefly on trees, shibazakura grows on the ground, creating a dense carpet of color that lasts for weeks.
The carefully arranged flower fields stretch across roughly 15,000 square meters (almost 18,000 square yards), allowing visitors to immerse themselves in “a symphony of pink.” But beyond the flowers, the festival is also home to art installations like the reflective Sparkling Flower Drop Mirror and the Door to Happiness viewing point that perfectly frames Mount Fuji. The festival also includes a Peter Rabbit English Garden, where visitors can take a stroll through a British-style oasis with Mount Fuji in the background.
When you’re done exploring and fancy a snack, the festival stalls serve regional specialties such as Fujinomiya yakisoba and Yoshida udon. And there’s even Sakura Churros, shaped like the Japanese character for “cherry blossom.”
If you’re lucky enough to be in Japan for cherry blossom season, you can get to the Fuji Shibazakura Festival in under two hours from Tokyo. The festival remains open daily until May 24, 2026. Find out more about colorful event on the Fuji Shibazakura Festival website.
Running from mid-April through late May, the Fuji Shibazakura Festival, in Japan transforms the landscape into a vibrant sea of pink at the foot of Mount Fuji.
The annual festival showcases around 500,000 blooming shibazakura in vivid shades of pink, purple, and white.
The carefully arranged flower fields stretch across roughly 15,000 square meters, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in “a symphony of pink.”
