Shimabara Hibaruyama Flower Park “Spring Flower Festival

Spring in Full Bloom! A Spectacular View Woven by 5 Million Mixed Flowers and 10 Million Rape Blossoms

Shimabara Hibaruyama Flower Park was developed through public–private collaboration on a designated sabo (erosion-control) area in Kamioribashi-machi, Shimabara City, with the hope of creating a park that would remain for future generations—symbolizing recovery from the Unzen–Fugendake eruption disaster and expressing gratitude for the support received from people across Japan. Every spring, the park hosts the “Spring Flower Festival.”

About 200 cherry trees, 5 million mixed flowers, and 10 million rape blossoms burst into bloom, vividly celebrating the arrival of spring. Take a stroll through the park and enjoy the breathtaking scenery created by colorful flower fields.

Night illuminations are also held! The fantastically glowing single cherry tree at night and the rape-blossom fields offer a different kind of beauty from the daytime.

Flower Types & Best Viewing Times

Late March–: Cherry blossoms, weeping cherry blossoms, rape blossoms (approx. 10 million)
Mid-April–: Azaleas
Early May–late May: Mixed flowers (approx. 5 million)

* Peak bloom periods may vary depending on weather conditions.

2026 Bloom Updates

* Images will be updated sequentially

※随時更新予定

Flyer: “Shimabara Hibaruyama Flower Park Spring Flower Festival 2026”

Download the Flyer (2MB)

Night Illuminations

Night illuminations will be held. Enjoy the beautiful flowers glowing fantastically under the night sky.

Spring Flower Festival Photo Contest! (Details Coming Soon)

Your photo may be used for the Spring Flower Festival posters and flyers!
Anyone can join, whether professional or amateur.
Winners will receive prize money and free admission tickets.
Please send us your wonderful photos!

Head Judge: Hisashi Tamoto (TAMO SAND DRONE LLC)

For details and how to apply, please download and check the application guidelines from the link below.

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Download Application Guidelines (*Coming Soon)

information

Event Period: Friday, March 20, 2026 (holiday) – around mid-May

※The end date may shift slightly depending on bloom conditions.
In addition, the park may close temporarily in severe weather.

Night illumination dates: To be announced on this page once confirmed
Hours: 9:00 – 17:00
Admission: Adults: 500 yen (Environmental conservation & maintenance support fee)
※Free for high school students and younger
Location: 1465-2 Kamioribashi-machi, Shimabara City (inside the sabo check dam)
MAP Code: 173 745 266
※Parking for large vehicles is in a different location, so please contact us in advance.
Inquiries: NPO Shimabara Hibaruyama Flower Park
0957-62-3986 (inside the Shimabara Port Tourist Information Center)