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Every year, from early May to early June, Shibazakura Takinoue Park transforms into a breathtaking sea of vibrant pink as the moss phlox flowers—locally known as Shibazakura —blossom across the park’s vast grounds. This annual event, known as the Takinoue Shibazakura Festival , has become one of the most popular flower festivals in Japan , drawing visitors from across the country and around the world to experience its unique beauty. Takinoue Shibazakura Festival The History of Takinoue Shibazakura Festival The story of Shibazakura Takinoue Park 's Moss Phlox dates back to 1956 when the local community planted a small box of moss phlox seeds—a humble beginning that has since blossomed into a stunning floral phenomenon. The initial planting, which filled just a small area, gradually expanded over the years. Today, the park is home to an incredible 100,000 square meters of vibrant pink moss phlox, covering the hillsides and creating a spectacular "carpet" of flowers....

Shibazakura Takinoue Park ( 芝ざくら滝上公園 ) also called Takinoue Park ( 滝上公園 ) is a vast park popular for the moss phlox that creates a sea of pink every May. It is located at Motomachi in the town of Takinoue, Monbetsu District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Shibazakura Takinoue Park Shibazakura Takinoue Park Details Shibazakura Takinoue Park is a stunning destination that showcases the beauty of moss phlox flowers. This vibrant floral spectacle began in 1957 when a single box of moss phlox was planted at the entrance of the then  Takinoue Park .  Shibazakura Takinoue Park - Takinoue town, Hokkaido Prefecture Over the past 50 years, the local community has nurtured and expanded this humble beginning, transforming it into one of Japan 's most breathtaking flower displays. A Blossoming Legacy: The Moss Phlox of Takinoue Park 芝ざくら滝上公園 Shibazakura Takinoue Park information map The Phlox House near the parking area of the park The park’s expansive 100,000 square meter moss phl...