20 Best Places in Japan to See Spring Flowers

What Other Spring Flowers Can You See in Japan Besides Cherry Blossoms?

Spring in Japan begins with the plum blossoms in February, with the flower fields reaching their peak in April and May. When planning your trip, it's easier to choose if you first decide when and what colors you want to see. As a rough guide, the best times to see plum blossoms are February and March, canola flower are March and April, moss phlox and wisteria are April and May, and nemophila are April and May.

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• Table of Contents
• Hokkaido Area
• Miyagi Area
• Saitama Area
• Chiba Area
• Osaka Area
• Fukuoka Area
• Summary
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Hokkaido Area

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Lavender | Farm Tonda (Hokkaido)

Source: Hokkaido Official Tourism Website

Farm Tonda is a famous lavender spot that represents the Furano area. The farm also has seasonal flower fields and a cafe, making it an easy spot to combine viewing and resting. Official information is also available on when the lavender will bloom and when it will be at its best.

Farm Tomita

Plum Blossoms | Hiraoka Park (Hokkaido)

Hiraoka Park is popular as a representative spot to enjoy plum blossoms near Sapporo. You can stroll through the spacious park, and it's perfect for those who want to add some nature time to their itinerary.

Hiraoka Park Plum Grove

Moss Phlox | Higashimokoto Moss Phlox Park (Hokkaido)

Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park is known as a famous spot where you can enjoy the moss phlox on a scale that is unique to Hokkaido. If you incorporate it into your spring driving trip, the journey itself will become an event.

Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park

Muscari | Yurigahara Park (Hokkaido)

Yurigahara Park is known as a park in the Sapporo area where you can enjoy seasonal flowers. The greenhouses and other facilities are easy to use, so even on days with unstable weather, it's helpful to be able to keep your plans up.

Yurigaharakoen

Lupine | Flower Land Kamifurano (Hokkaido)

Flower Land Kamifurano is a popular choice for spring and early summer flower trips in the Furano area. You can enjoy lupines in a wide landscape, so it is a great place to go on a driving trip.

Flower Land Kamifurano

Miyagi Area

Canola Flower | Yakurai Garden (Miyagi Prefecture)

Yakurai Garden is convenient for people who want to take in some flower scenery during their trip to Tohoku. As seasonal flowers can be seen together, it is designed to be satisfying even in a short time.

Yakurai Garden

Saitama Area

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Wisteria | Fuji-no-ku Oka (Gunma Prefecture)

Fuji no Saku Oka is known as Gunma's most famous wisteria spot, where you can enjoy a stroll under the wisteria trellis. It is easily accessible from the Pacific League home base area (Saitama area), making it a perfect spot for those who want to see wisteria in Gunma.

Fuji no Saku Oka Park

Lupine | Musashi Hills Forest Park (Saitama Prefecture)

Musashino Hills Forest Park is perfect for people who want to enjoy seasonal flowers all at once in the Kanto region. The park is large, so it's easier to get around if you rent a bicycle or other means of transportation.

Musashi Kyuryo National Forest Park

Canola Flower | Nakagawa Yashio Flower Park (Saitama Prefecture)

Nakagawa Yashio Flower Park is an easy place to incorporate as a spring flower field spot in the Kanto region. You can enjoy the view of the flower fields and the riverside scenery while taking a stroll.

Nakagawa Yashio Flower Park

Japanese Kerria | Yamabuki-no-Sato Historical Park (Saitama Prefecture)

Yamabuki-no-Sato Historical Park is worth visiting just for the Yamabuki flowers. If you want to avoid the peak crowds, it's easier to walk around if you arrive in the morning.

Yamabuki Flower Village Historical Park

Chiba Area

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Nemophila | Hitachi Seaside Park (Ibaraki Prefecture)

Hitachi Seaside Park is known as a national staple for nemophila, and you can see the entire hill covered in blue. If you're planning a trip to the Kanto region, this is a popular spot that should be on your top priority list.

Hitachi Seaside Park

Shibazakura (Moss Phlox) | Tokyo German Village

Tokyo German Village is convenient for people who want to see moss phlox in the Kanto region. During the flowering season, the number of things to see in the park increases, making it an easy spot for a family trip.

Tokyo German Village

Peony | Mobara Peony Garden (Chiba Prefecture)

Mobara Peony Garden is a good choice for those who want to visit Chiba to see Chiba. The best time to see peonies is relatively short, so it's important to check the flowering status.

Mobara Peony Garden

Osaka Area

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Plum Blossoms | Osaka Castle Park (Osaka Prefecture)

Osaka Park's picturesque combination of the castle and plum blossoms makes it easy to include on a standard tourist route. It's also an easy place to combine with the surrounding gourmet food and museums for a half-day plan.

Plum Grove

Muscari | Expo Commemoration Park (Osaka Prefecture)

Expo Commemoration Park is a great place to spend a day, with its flower fields and spacious lawns. It's easy to combine a stroll through the park with sightseeing in the surrounding area, making it easy to plan your itinerary.

Expo '70 Commemorative Park

Japanese Kerria | Matsuo Taisha Shrine (Kyoto Prefecture)

Matsuo Taisha Shrine is convenient for those who want to enjoy seasonal flowers while sightseeing in Kyoto. Combining a visit to the shrine with viewing the flowers will create a tranquil spring experience that is typical of Kyoto.

Matsunoo-taisha (Matsuo-taisha) Shrine

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Peony | Kobe Municipal Suma Rikyu Park (Hyogo Prefecture)

Kobe Municipal Suma Rikyu Park is a great place to add some time to your Kansai sightseeing tour and enjoy the gardens. Combine it with a visit to Kobe and you'll be able to enjoy both a stroll around the city and the beautiful flowers.

Suma Rikyu Park

Fukuoka Area

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Wisteria | Kuroki Wisteria (Fukuoka Prefecture)

The Kuroki wisteria is known as a spring feature in southern Fukuoka Prefecture. It gets especially lively during illumination events, so it's important to plan your visit carefully and use public transportation.

Kurogi no Ofuji

Nemophila | Uminonakamichi Seaside Park (Fukuoka Prefecture)

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is perfect for those who want to spend some time in nature during their trip to Fukuoka. The large park is surrounded by flower fields, making it a great place to spend time in a picnic-like atmosphere.

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

Nemophila | Huis Ten Bosch (Nagasaki Prefecture)

Huis Ten Bosch, a famous tulip spot in Kyushu, is not located in Fukuoka but in Sasebo City , Nagasaki Prefecture Prefecture. If you are based in Fukuoka, you can easily see the nemophila flowers at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, and if you have time, you can also extend your trip to Nagasaki to enjoy the tulip-filled streets.

Huis Ten Bosch

Summary

With the main areas of Hokkaido, Miyagi, Saitama, Chiba, Osaka, and Fukuoka as the core, and the surrounding areas of Hyogo and Kyoto as well, you can choose from 20 spots to find a flower view that suits your itinerary. Since the timing of flowering varies depending on the weather, you can increase your satisfaction by checking the latest flowering information before you depart, visiting early in the morning, or traveling on a weekday to avoid the crowds.

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