1 A Pink Carpet Under the Sky: Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park (Ozora Town)

This is one of Hokkaido's most famous spots for Shibazakura. Every year from mid-May to early June, the lovely pink flowers come into full bloom, vibrantly coloring a 10-hectare hillside. The breathtaking scenery of the clear blue sky and the magnificent pink carpet is truly moving. The park also features go-karts, log playground equipment, a fishing pond with rainbow trout, and a campsite with bungalows, making it a great spot for families to enjoy.

2 The Sweet Scent of Moss Phlox Invites You to a Dream World: Shibazakura Takinoue Park (Takinoue Town)

From early May to early June, Shibazakura Takinoue Park is covered in a blanket of moss phlox. What started from just a single box of seedlings has now grown into a massive 100,000-square-meter colony, boasting one of the largest scales in Japan. The small, charming pink flowers envelop the town in a sweet fragrance, inviting travelers into a dreamlike world along with the valley that flows at the foot of the hills.

3 A City Park Bursting with Colorful Flowers and Moss Phlox: Taiyo-no-oka Engaru Park (Engaru Town)

This vast 65-hectare city park utilizes an entire hill, from its peak to its base, filling it with vibrant flowers. From spring to early summer, you can see Ezo Yamazakura, pale pink Shibazakura, and azaleas in full bloom. From summer to autumn, the park features 10 million cosmos flowers, offering a variety of floral displays each season. From the Miharashi Farm within the park, you can even see the Sea of Okhotsk on a clear day.

4 A Pink and White Carpet Along the Railway: Fudakari Murakami Shibazakura Garden (Kikonai Town)

This is a private Shibazakura garden in the Fudakari district of Kikonai Town. What started as a hobby has spread by word of mouth due to its rich variety of colors and meticulous care. Every year in early May, many people visit to see the beautiful moss phlox. Located along the South Hokkaido Railway Line, it's also a popular photo spot where you can capture the collaboration of the train and the Shibazakura.

5 A Stunning Contrast of Moss Phlox and the Grandeur of Mt. Yotei: Mr. Mishima's Shibazakura Garden (Kutchan Town)

This is a private Shibazakura garden in Kutchan Town, kindly opened to the public every year. The flowers reach their peak from late May to early June, heralding the late arrival of spring in Kutchan. At full bloom, the 4,000-square-meter flower beds are vividly adorned with red, pink, and white flowers. On clear days, you can also see the majestic Mt. Yotei rising in the background behind the moss phlox.