The park features approximately 250,000 individual shibazakura plants.
The flower beds are designed to mimic a flowing river pattern, known locally as the 'shibazakura river'.
The park was established through the collaborative efforts of local residents and the town government to promote regional tourism.
Shibazakura (moss phlox) is a perennial plant that thrives in the well-drained, hilly soil of the Ichikai area.
Ichikaimachi Shibazakura Park is famous for its 18,000-square-meter field of shibazakura, or moss phlox, which creates a large-scale pink, white, and red floral carpet. Located in the Haga District, the park features a man-made hill that provides a vantage point for viewing the vast flower tapestry against the rural backdrop. The blooms are specifically cultivated to form intricate, wave-like patterns and geometric designs across the landscape. The park serves as a community-led environmental project to maintain local green space. It is designed primarily as a seasonal attraction that peaks during the spring bloom period.
The elevated observation deck at the highest point of the park, providing a wide-angle view of the entire flower field.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the paths are primarily gravel and dirt.
Bring sun protection as the park is largely an open field with very limited natural shade.
Check local flowering reports online before visiting to ensure the shibazakura are at their peak.
Visiting outside of the peak spring blooming season, as the park is largely dormant and visually uninspiring during the rest of the year.
The park is only accessible to the public during the shibazakura blooming season in spring; it is closed and fenced off for maintenance the remainder of the year.
Stay strictly on the designated footpaths to protect the delicate root systems of the moss phlox.
