Mishima San's Garden, Kutchan, Niseko (May/June)

Mishima San's Garden, Kutchan, Niseko. Shibazakura also called moss phlox and pink moss

Phone: 0136-22-3344 (Kutchan Tourism Center)
Regarding inquiries about Mr. Mishima's moss phlox garden
For information on flowering status and locations, please contact the Kutchan Tourist Information Center (open daily from 9:00 to 17:00).

Address: Niseko - 51 Aza-Asahi, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0083

Full Bloom: Late May - Mid June

Charge: Free

URL: https://hanazononiseko.com/en/blog/shibazakura-niseko-2022

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For The Taxi Driver: 三島さんの芝桜庭園ニセコ
〒044-0083 北海道虻田郡倶知安町字旭51

GPS: 42.90486600973077, 140.7401103788809 (Google Maps)

Access: Approx. 2 hours drive from Sapporo (via Route 393 and Route 230 Nakayama Pass), approx. 15 minutes walk from JR Kutchan

Mr. Mishima of Kutchan-cho has kindly opened his private garden to the public to see.

Spring is here and Niseko has a special treat for you! Come and see the beautiful Shibazakura flowers at Mishima's Moss Phlox Garden. The Shibazakura Garden should be in full bloom at the end of May. The stunning colors are a sight to behold. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness nature's beauty in all its glory.

The best time to visit is from the end of May to early June. When in the garden is in full bloom with approximately 4,000 square meters of flowerbeds, filled with vibrant colored flowers.

Also the amazing thing is that admission is free! Parking is also free nearby, making it easy to visit. We recommend using Wanpaku Square or Asahigaoka Park parking lot.

Shibazakura is also called moss phlox and pink moss.

	Full Bloom	Best Time To See
2026	May 25th (Mon) to May 26 (Tue)	May 23rd (Sat) to June 3rd (Wed)
2025	May 29th	May 26th (Mon) to June 8th (Sun)

*Do not enter the garden, fields or rice paddies in this area they are all private property.
There is no parking available at Mr. Mishima's house. Use the designated parking areas nearby.
Please refrain from shouting or making noise near Mr. Mishima's house.
Please refrain from visiting at night or in the early morning.

Parking

Kutosan Park Parking Lot (Google Maps) (Roughly 173 regular cars and 10 large vehicles)
*Large vehicles and buses, should use Kutosan Park Parking Lot if possible.

Temporary parking lot (Google Maps)

Kutchan Moss Phlox Fair

After seeing the moss phlox, let's explore the town and enjoy some delicious food!
Attractive restaurants, cafes, sweets shops and tourist facilities in Kutchan-cho. 18 locations are participating this year!
Collect 3 stamps by dining or shopping at stores and you can get a free original cookie!
Event Period [Prize Exchange Period]: May 23rd (Sat) - June 7th (Sun), 2026

Event Details: https://niseko.co.jp/en/events/sibazakurafair2026/

Here are some of the participating stores. 18 locations in total!

Gourmet Cafes: J's Corner Grill, Patty Daddy Burger, MARKIE CURRY, かねまたみまたそば本店, まめカフェ, SPROUT, Harvest café, etc.
Sweets and Souvenirs: お菓子のふじい, 菓子工房みやたけ, 梅月菓子舗, やまぐち菓子舗, cafe creperiz, 二世古酒造, etc.
Art and Tourism: 小川原脩記念美術館,倶知安風土館 Kutchan Station Tourist Information Center