Fuji Shibazakura Festival 

 Fuji Shibazakura Festival, a very popular flower festival at the base of Mount Fuji. Shibazakura is also known as phlox moss, and has flowers that resemble cherry blossoms (sakura). About seven varieties of shibazakura are planted at the site, and the most eye catching ones are of the deep pink McDaniel's Cushion variety. The festival is located about three kilometers south of Lake Motosuko in the Fuji Five Lakes region, offering a must-see view of about 800,000 shibazakura flowers with Mount Fuji as a backdrop on clear days. 

The Fuji Shibazakura Festival is open daily from 8:00 to 17:00 until May 28. During the Golden Week holidays, the hours are extended from 6:00 to 18:00. It is recommended to visit earlier in the day for good visibility as well as to avoid traffic congestion during the holidays. Entry into the venue cost 600 yen per person. While paid parking is available, it is advisable to visit using public transport to reduce congestion on the roads leading to the festival grounds.

Cherry Blossoms

The cherry blossom (sakura) is Japan's unofficial national flower. It has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a very prominent position in Japanese culture. There are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a couple of days in spring. The seasonal spectacle is celebrated with hanami (cherry blossom viewing) parties under the trees.

Below is a list of some of Japan's most popular cherry blossom spots with the typical timing for best viewing in the average year

Koishikawa Korakuen

Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens. It was built in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family. Like its namesake in Okayama, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to enjoy pleasure only after achieving happiness for his people. Koishikawa is the district in which the garden is located in.

Like most traditional Japanese gardens, Koishikawa Korakuen attempts to reproduce famous landscapes in miniature, using ponds, stones, trees and manmade hills to replicate both Japanese and Chinese scenery. A network of walking trails leads around to prescribed viewpoints from which visitors are meant to view the garden, which despite the relatively unobtrusive modern backdrop of Tokyo Dome and other buildings in the distance, remains a beautiful natural escape from urban Tokyo.

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Construction Notice:

The small area around the Shiroito Waterfall is currently being renovated which can have a small impact on the visit.

Hours & Fees

Hours
9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
Closed
December 29 to January 3
Admission
300 yen