03 Best Places to See Shibazakura Fields in Hokkaido

Hokkaido

Shibazakura is one of the most popular spring flowers in Japan. It has a petal shape resembling a cherry blossom (sakura) and comes in a variety of colors including pink, white, and light purple; The flowers grow thick and close to the ground like a lawn. The weather in Hokkaido is cooler than the rest of Japan, so the best time to see Shibazakura is usually from mid-May to early June.

When it comes to flowers in Japan, Hokkaido is famous for its spectacular flower fields that are a top tourist attraction during spring and summer. From lavender to tulips, flowers of various colors cover the vast fields of Hokkaido vividly, and they attract millions of visitors.

In this article, I would like to introduce the 3 most beautiful flower fields in Hokkaido where you can enjoy the lovely pink flowers.

Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park: is a large park (10 hectares) located at the foot of Mount Mokoto in Ozora town, Abashiri prefecture, Hokkaido. As the name suggests, the park is famous for the Shibazakura flowers that bloom in vivid pink that cover the entire park.

Visitors can walk through the beautiful pink moss fields on the steep stone walkway (tour vehicles also run through the park). On the top of the hill, there is an observatory that offers a panoramic view of the park.

Location: 393 Higashimokotosuehiro, Ozora, Abashiri District, Hokkaido 099-3232, Japan
How to get there: Take a bus from Abashiri Station to Higashimokoto Station, then take a taxi for 5 minutes (the free shuttle bus between Higashimokoto Bus Terminal and the park operates during the festival season from mid to late May)
Opening hours: 8:00 - 17:00
Entrance fee: 500

Shibazakura Takinoue Park: located on the hilltop of Takinoue town, Monbetsu district in northeastern Hokkaido. From mid-May to early June every year, the 100,000 square meter park is completely covered with Shibazakura flowers with a captivating color gradient from light pink to deep pink.

The Takinoue Shibazakura Festival is held every year and includes special events, live performances, and a market selling delicious local food products.

Location: Japan, 〒099-5604 Hokkaido, Mombetsu District, Takinoe,
Access: Bus from Asahikawa Station (2 hours) or Kamikawa Station (1 hour) to Takinoue bus stop, then walk 10 minutes
Opening hours: 8:00 - 18:00
Entrance fee: 500

Mishima Shibazakura Garden: is a private flower garden owned by farmer, Mr. Mishima, who created this incredible rose garden with his own hands and kindly opened his garden door for all to see. .

Compared to the two Shibazakura parks mentioned above, the scale may be smaller, but the majestic view of the Shibazakura fields and the mountain attracts a large number of viewers during the season.

Mishima Shibazakura Garden is located in the town of Kutchan, not too far from the popular ski resort town, Niseko. Since this is a private land, traveling by public transport is more advisable.

Location: 51 Asahi, 倶知安町 Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0083, Japan
Access: 15 minutes on foot from Kutchan Station
Best viewing time: late May to early June

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