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

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

2 The Sweet Scent of Moss Phlox Invites You to a Dreamy 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 colony of 100,000 square meters, boasting the largest scale 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 summit to its base, filling it with vibrant flowers. From spring to early summer, you can enjoy Ezo-yamazakura cherry blossoms, pale pink moss phlox, and azaleas. From summer to autumn, 10 million cosmos flowers and various other seasonal blooms can be seen. 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 moss phlox 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 (Isaribi Line), it's also a popular photo spot for capturing the collaboration of trains and moss phlox.

5 The Contrast of Moss Phlox and the Grand Nature of Mt. Yotei: Mishima's Shibazakura Garden (Kutchan Town)

This is a private garden in Kutchan Town that the owner kindly opens to the public every year. It reaches its peak beauty from late May to early June, heralding the late arrival of spring in Kutchan. When in full bloom, the 4,000-square-meter flowerbeds are vividly covered with red, pink, and white flowers. On a clear day, you can also see the majestic figure of Mt. Yotei rising in the background of the moss phlox.