Marvel at Fields of Pink Moss Phlox at the Fuji Shibazakura Festival in Yamanashi Prefecture

Explore the Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Covering an expanse of 1.5 hectares, the festival features seven varieties of shibazakura, sprawling like a vibrant carpet before you, with Mount Fuji towering in the backdrop.

Lake Motosu, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, is a prime spot for capturing stunning photos of Mount Fuji. If you visit on a clear day, you might be able to see a mesmerizing reflection of the majestic mountain on the lake's surface.

Tickets:
Adults (junior high school students and older): JPY 1,000-1,300
Children (aged 3 and older): JPY 500-700
*Admission varies by flowering status, check the event website in advance for more details.

2024 Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Dates: April 13 to May 26, 2024
Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*Opening hours vary by flowering status, check the event website in advance for more details.
Address: Fuji Motosuko Resort, 212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
Access:

• 50 mins by direct bus from Kawaguchiko Station (Fujikyuko Line)
• 75 mins by direct bus from JR Shin-Fuji Station (Tokaido Shinkansen)
• 2 hrs 25 mins by direct bus from Shinjuku Station
  Official website: https://www.fujimotosuko-resort.jp/flower/shibazakura/

Stroll the on-site Peter Rabbit English Garden

After visiting the Shibazakura Festival, take a stroll in the adjacent Peter Rabbit English Garden, inspired by the famous British children's book series by Beatrix Potter.

With 300 different plant and flower varieties, you will be transported into the charming world of Peter Rabbit, complete with cute statues of animals like frogs, ducks, and rabbits.

After exploring the garden, take a break at the on-site cafe, and enjoy an English afternoon tea set featuring an array of sandwiches, salads, and desserts.

Don’t miss Fuji Motosuko Resort’s flower festival in the fall

If you couldn’t make it to the Fuji Shibazakura Festival in spring, you can still admire beautiful flowers at the Rainbow Flower Festival from August 31 to October 14. Showcasing an array of blooms from radiant begonias and ageratum to vibrant cosmos and zinnias, the fields make for stunning photo ops.

Rainbow Flower Festival
Dates: August 31 to October 14, 2024
Official website: https://www.fujimotosuko-resort.jp/flower/rainbowflower/

More things to do near Mount Fuji: Fuji-Q Highland and hoto noodle workshop

After visiting the Fuji Shibazakura Festival, consider staying in the area for a few days and explore nearby attractions.

Fuji-Q Highland

If you're still itching for more fun after exploring the Shibazakura Festival, hop on the Fujikyuko Line to Fuji-Q Highland and have a blast at the amusement park’s thrilling rides and attractions.

Opt for a 1-Day Pass, which lets you ride all rollercosters. You'll break even after entering more than four attractions, making it more cost-effective than buying individual tickets for each ride.

Purchase your 1-Day Pass directly through WAmazing. Upon reservation, you’ll receive an e-ticket in the form of a QR code. On the day of your visit, simply scan the code at the machine next to the entrance gate to validate your ticket.

Make your own hoto noodles at this workshop near Lake Kawaguchi

After days of fun at the Fuji Shibazakura Festival and Fuji-Q Highland, round off your journey with a taste of Yamanashi Prefecture's local specialty: chewy and flat hoto noodles paired with fresh vegetables and seafood in a miso paste broth.

Make this regional hotpot dish from scratch near Kawaguchiko Station. Under the guidance of a professional instructor, you'll learn the art of kneading the dough, cutting it into long stripes, and crafting your bowl of delicious hoto noodles.

Travel around the area with the budget-friendly JR Tokyo Wide Pass

If you're traveling from central Tokyo to the Fuji Shibazakura Festival by train, opt for the JR Tokyo Wide Pass for a great discount. With this pass, you can travel from Shinjuku Station on the Fuji Excursion limited express train directly to Kawaguchiko Station.

The pass is valid for three consecutive days, so you can extend your stay in the area and explore nearby tourist destinations as well as those in neighboring prefectures like Saitama and Kanagawa.

Extend your stay in the Fuji Five Lakes area

If you're planning to explore more attractions around Fuji Five Lakes, you can also stay a few nights at the hot spring hotels and resorts in the area.

Explore more of Japan by using one of the many different transportation passes.

*The information in this article, such as prices and business hours, was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. Please refer to the official website(s) for the latest information.

Fuji-Q Highland 1-Day Pass

・Enjoy seamless entry by receiving an e-ticket in the form of a QR code to scan at arrival
・Get optimal savings on each ride

Hoto Noodles Experience

・Learn to make your hoto noodles under the guidance of a professional instructor.
・Pair your meal with fresh seafood and vegetables.