The Fuji Shibazakura Festival at Fuji Motosuko Resort showcases approximately 800,000 moss phlox plants covering roughly 2.4 hectares in shades of pink, white, and red, with the iconic snow-capped cone of Mount Fuji rising dramatically behind them. Running from mid-April to late May, the festival is timed to overlap with Fuji's lingering snow cap for the most dramatic photographic contrast. Local food stalls, flower-viewing paths, and clear-day photography spots make it a full-day outing from Tokyo. Peak weekends draw large crowds, so early-morning or weekday visits are advised.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Mid-April – Late May
- Region
- Chubu
- Prefecture
- Yamanashi
- City
- Fujikawaguchiko
Highlights
- ◆800,000 moss phlox plants in pink, red, and white bloom
- ◆Iconic backdrop of snow-capped Mount Fuji
- ◆2.4-hectare floral carpet along Lake Motosu
- ◆Local Fujiyama food stalls and refreshments
- ◆Easy day-trip from Tokyo via highway bus