The 2026 Fuji Shibazakura Festival is Now Open! | Pink Carpets & Mt. Fuji

2026年4月19日

Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey!

If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram and saw a pink “carpet” perfectly framed by a snow-capped Mt.Fuji, you’ve likely seen the Fuji Shibazakura Festival. Since we’re right in the middle of the 2026 season, I wanted to give you the info about this festival and what Shibazakura is.

Here is my footage on Tiktok!

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Where is Fuji Shibazakura Festival 2026 held?

shibazakura carpet at motosuko resort — Filled with Shibazakura!

The festival takes place at Fuji Motosuko Resort, located near Lake Motosu in the Mt. Fuji area.

The Fuji Shibazakura Festival is held every year from mid-April to late May.

For 2026, the festival runs from April 11 to May 24.

Fuji Motosuko Resort Address: 212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0337, Japan

This location is about 100 km from Tokyo and sits in the Fuji Five Lakes region. What makes it special is the view. You get a wide-open field of flowers with Mt. Fuji rising in the background. On a clear day, it’s honestly one of the most photogenic spots in Japan.

What makes this festival truly world-class is the sheer volume of flowers. Over 500,000 individual Shibazakura plants are meticulously maintained across the resort.

Keep in mind that blooming conditions can change slightly depending on the weather.

Check out Official Website (Shibazakura Festival 2026) : https://www.fujimotosuko-resort.jp/flower/shibazakura

Is Shibazakura a Cherry Tree?

The short answer is No.

Let’s clear up a common naming confusion. The word Shibazakura is a bit of a linguistic mashup.

Shiba (Lawn or turf) × Sakura (Cherry blossom) = Shibazakura

The name comes from how the plant grows and blooms. It spreads along the ground like grass, and in spring, it produces flowers that resemble cherry blossoms.

But technically, Shibazakura isn’t a cherry blossom at all. It’s actually a type of phlox (Phlox subulata), often called moss phlox in English.

Know Before You Go (2026)

I’ve put together the essential info below so you don’t have to hunt for the address while you’re on the transportation.

Category	Information
Official Name	Fuji Shibazakura Festival (富士芝桜まつり)
Address	212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0337
Best Access	Board the shuttle bus “Shibazakura Liner” shuttle bus from Kawaguchiko Station. Also, you can go there by taxi / private car.
Hours	Typically 8AM – 4PM (varies by blooming status). 6AM-5PM during Golden Week Holiday（Apr 29 – May 6）

Tip: Traffic can be super congested!
During peak season (especially Golden Week, Japan’s biggest holiday), even a short drive from nearby areas like Kawaguchiko or Fujiyoshida can take hours (sometimes 2–4 hours), usually it takes 30 mins though.
Go early as possible or be ready for serious traffic!

The 2026 Fuji Shibazakura Festival is Now Open! | Pink Carpets & Mt. Fuji

Where is Fuji Shibazakura Festival 2026 held?

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