Spring in Japan is a season of celebration, color, and renewal. With cherry blossoms painting the country pink and sunshine warming the days, nature puts on one of its most beautiful shows. While Japan is home to stunning gardens all year long, spring offers something truly magical — a burst of flowers that transform parks into vibrant wonderlands. This season, make the most of Japan’s breathtaking blooms with these unforgettable flower festivals happening across the country.
1. Fuji Shibazakura Festival
- Location: Fuji Motosuko Resort, Yamanashi Prefecture
- Dates: April 12 – May 25 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Admission: ¥1,300 (subject to change based on bloom conditions)
At the foot of Mount Fuji, the Fuji Shibazakura Festival offers one of Japan’s most picturesque spring views. Visitors are treated to an endless carpet of bright pink moss phlox (known as shibazakura), set against the dramatic backdrop of Japan’s most iconic mountain. Check the official Instagram of Fuji Motosuko Resort for the latest bloom updates.
2. Showa Kinen Park Flower Festival 2025
- Location: Showa Kinen Park, Tokyo
- Dates: March 20 – May 25 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission: ¥450 (Free on select days)
Showa Kinen Park is the perfect place to enjoy spring with family and friends. During its annual flower festival, the park bursts into color with blooming tulips, delicate nemophila (baby blue eyes), and many other seasonal blossoms. Food lovers can also enjoy spring-inspired dishes, sweets, and outdoor barbecues at the park’s restaurants.
3. Keisei Rose Garden – “The Queen of Heart’s Tree Castle”
- Location: Keisei Rose Garden, Chiba
- Dates: April 19 – June 15 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Admission: ¥1,800
Step into a fairytale at the Keisei Rose Garden’s spring celebration. Named “The Queen of Heart’s Tree Castle,” this floral event transforms the garden into a magical rose-filled amusement space. Guests can sip tea in a quaint garden castle, ride a merry-go-round, or explore the grounds in self-driving cars — perfect for a romantic afternoon or a whimsical day with children.
4. Ashikaga Flower Park – Great Wisteria Festival 2025
- Location: Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi
- Dates: Throughout April and May
- Admission: Varies by date and bloom conditions
Ashikaga Flower Park is world-famous for its magnificent wisteria. During the Great Wisteria Festival, these cascading purple flowers create a dreamy, tunnel-like canopy over the walkways. Evening illuminations light up the blossoms, giving the entire park a soft, magical glow. In addition to wisteria, visitors can also enjoy azaleas and other seasonal blooms during the festival.
Whether you’re wandering under a ceiling of wisteria, surrounded by rows of tulips, or taking in the sight of pink shibazakura near Mount Fuji, Japan’s flower festivals offer unforgettable experiences this spring. Don’t forget your camera — these floral displays are not just beautiful, they’re pure magic.
