Moss phlox covering the hillside and a view of the flowers from the air
Shibazakura Takinoue Park and Fairytale Village Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival
The 2026 edition of Shibazakura Takinoue Park and Fairytale Village Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/05/01 〜 2026/05/31Ended
- Season / frequency
- Early to late May
- Location
- Shibazakura Takinoue Park
- Area
- Hokkaido・Takinoue Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Participation fee
- Admission charged only during the moss phlox blooming period (price unknown)
- Last updated
- 2026/11/13
A spring event where you can admire the moss phlox spread across the low hills of Takinoue Town, from the ground and from the air.
About Shibazakura Takinoue Park and Fairytale Village Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival
This event takes place at Shibazakura Takinoue Park and celebrates the moss phlox that colors the low hills near downtown Takinoue.
The moss phlox, spread across about 100,000 square meters, creates a pink and purple landscape from early to late May.
The festival’s background also includes the story of how the moss phlox began with enough seedlings to fill “one mandarin-orange crate” and grew into a large colony over the years.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the colorful panorama created by pink and purple moss phlox covering the mountainside.
Small flowers grow densely throughout the park, where you can enjoy the soft texture of the petals and the contrast of their vivid colors.
Helicopter sightseeing flights are also offered at peak bloom, and the scenery is described as providing a sweeping view of a sea of flowers from the air.
Moss phlox covering the hillside and a view of the flowers from the air
What to expect
In the park, you can walk along the hillside and admire the moss phlox, taking in the color combinations and dense carpet of flowers.
At peak bloom, helicopter sightseeing flights offer a view of the flowers from a different angle than the ground.
The moss phlox viewing period is listed as 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no days closed during that period.
How to take part
参加費：シバザクラ開花期間のみ有料（金額不明）
Location and access
- Venue and address
Shibazakura Takinoue Park / Motomachi, Takinoue Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido
- Train and bus
About 140 minutes from JR Asahikawa Station
- By car
About 50 minutes from Ukishima IC on the Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expressway / about 50 minutes from Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport
- Parking
165 vehicles, free
Address Motomachi, Takinoue Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
According to the 2026 information, the event was scheduled to run from May 1 to May 31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The moss phlox viewing period is listed as 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no days closed during that period.
Admission is charged only during the moss phlox blooming period, but you will need to check separate information for the price.
Free parking is available for 165 vehicles.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Takinoue Gorge Kinseikyo and Maruseppu Forest Park Ikoi no Mori.
The listed roadside stations include Roadside Station Kaori no Sato Takinoue and Roadside Station Shirataki.
Origins and History of Shibazakura Takinoue Park and Fairytale Village Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival
The moss phlox at Shibazakura Takinoue Park began with enough seedlings to fill “one mandarin-orange crate.”
Over the years, it grew into a large moss phlox colony, creating the landscape that now colors the low hills near downtown Takinoue.
The founding year and historical changes of the festival itself are not specified, but the account describes how the seedlings grew into a colony.
Official information
Contact: Takinoue Town Tourism Association: 0158-29-2730
Shibazakura Takinoue Park and Fairytale Village Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival at a Glance
The Shibazakura Takinoue Park and Fairytale Village Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival is an event celebrating the moss phlox spread across the hills of Takinoue Town.
You can admire the flower fields, which cover about 100,000 square meters, from the ground, or take in the view from the air on a helicopter sightseeing flight at peak bloom.
The venue is at Motomachi, Takinoue Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido. Parking for 165 vehicles is listed as free.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/13
