Why is the Fuji Shibazakura festival important?

The festival gives insight into real Mount Fuji beauty as well as the natural beauty of Japan in spring. Approximately 800,000 Shibazakura – covering 2.4 hectors of land, burst into life and ready to show their absolute beauty from mid April to mid May.

Where is the Fuji Shibazakura festival?

Lake Motosuko
The venue of the festival is located about three kilometers south of Lake Motosuko in the Fuji Five Lakes area, offering breathtaking views of vast fields of shibazakura, with Mount Fuji in the backdrop on clear days. The festival is typically held from mid April through early June.

Do plants grow on Mount Fuji?

Rich variety of plants From the alpine regions (above 2500m) to the hillside areas (below 700m), Mt. Fuji boasts not only the highest point in Japan but also a magnificent range of plant life. About half of all species of plants found in Shizuoka Prefecture (ferns or greater) can also be found on Mt.

Where should I stay to climb Mt. Fuji?

​Fujisan Hotel is located at 3,400 meters at the Original 8th Station on the Yoshida Trail and Subashiri trail. This mountain hut is located just over an hour from the summit of Mt. Fuji and marks the final crux on the trail to Japan’s highest point.

Are there trees on Mt Fuji?

“The Aokigahara Jukai is part of Mount Fuji. Trees in Aokigahara Jukai must extend their roots along the surface. The most common trees here are hinoki cypress and hemlock. Photos taken very close to Aokigahara Jukai on Mount Omuro (elevation: 1,468 m), a volcano on the side of Mount Fuji.

What trees grow on Mt Fuji?

Landscape Plants

• Prunus serrulata ‘Mt. Fuji’
• Mt. Fuji Flowering Cherry.
• PROO-nus ser-u-LAH-ta.
• Rosaceae.
• Prunus.
• ‘Shirotae’
• Deciduous tree, small, 12-15 ´ 20 ft (3.5-4.5 ´ 6 m), spreading, horizontal branch pattern, serrated leaf, pointed. Leaves deeply serrate, teeth with long tip.

What grows in Mount Fuji?

The Fuji thistle (Cirsium purpuratum) grows around Mount Fuji, and is the biggest Japanese thistle. Its purplish-red flowers bloom from August to October.

What animals live on Mount Fuji?

37 species of mammals have been recording as living on and around Mt. Fuji including various species of importance such as the Japanese serow and even black bears. Also, squirrels and foxes have been observed living between the foot of the mountain and the 5th climbing stations.

What kind of trees are in aokigahara forest?

It is also a highly unusual forest in that it is comprised primarily of hemlock fir, Japanese cypress, and other evergreen needleleaf trees, yet also contains broadleaf trees such as longstalk holly, Japanese andromeda, Mongolian oak, Fuji cherry, and maple.

When is the Shibazakura Festival in Mt Fuji?

Please give yourself plenty of time to plan your schedule after the tour. Mount Fuji Shibazakura Festival is held annually during cherry blossom season from April to May around Lake Motosu in the Fuji Five Lakes region.

Where does the Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri take place?

Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri is a flower festival held near Lake Motosu, at the foot of Mount Fuji, located in Fujikawaguchiko, in Yamanashi prefecture in Japan. The 2.4 hectares park amazes visitors in spring with 800,000 shiba-sakura flowers blooming during one month from mid-April.

What to see at the base of Mt Fuji?

See more than 800,000 shibazakura (moss phlox) bloom this spring. Pink, white and violet flowers carpet a 2.4-hectare site at the base of Mount Fuji. The arrival time may be significantly delayed due to the traffic conditions especially during the high season above. Please give yourself plenty of time to plan your schedule after the tour.

Which is the best festival to see in Fuji?

The Fuji Shibazakura Festival (富士芝桜まつり, Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri) is one of the best and most popular occasions nationwide to see shibazakura (pink moss or phlox moss in English).