Shibazakura Festival Chichibu
Nature FestivalKanto(Saitama)
Annual eventDates
2026-04-10 — 2026-05-06
Venue
Hitsujiyama Park
Admission
¥300
Crowd Level
CrowdedPink moss phlox carpet at Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu.
Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu features the Shibazakura Hill, where approximately 400,000 moss phlox plants create a colorful patchwork carpet of pink, white, and purple against the backdrop of the Chichibu mountains. The festival is a popular day trip destination from Tokyo.
Highlights
400,000 moss phlox plants in nine varieties; Patchwork patterns against Chichibu mountain backdrop; Local food stalls with Chichibu specialties
Access
Seibu Railway Yokoze Station, 20-minute walk. Or Chichibu Railway Ohanabatake Station, 20-minute walk.
Tips for Visitors
Peak bloom is mid-April to early May. Visit on weekdays as parking and roads become very congested on weekends. Combine with a visit to Chichibu Shrine.