Tourist attraction • 15-4 Ifuri, Ono, Fukui 912-0072, Japan
In the Koyama District of Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, a miraculous sight unfolds every spring. The shibazakura flowers cover the hilly terrains with delicate pink blossoms, forming a vast carpet across the land. This fantastic scenery captivates visitors' hearts and is known for its breathtaking beauty.
The shibazakura in Koyama District is not merely a natural gift; it reflects years of effort and love from the local people. Starting in the Heisei era, this initiative began in the neighboring Inokawa District and gradually spread throughout Koyama. Shibazakura was planted along farm roads, water channels, and rice field borders, creating a beautiful landscape across the entire area.
The charm of the shibazakura lies not only in its vast scale. The inventive efforts of the local people have created stunning flower art using the differences in elevation along embankments. Predominantly pink, the flowers are expertly arranged with splashes of white and purple to form letters and drawings, turning the ground into a giant canvas.
For the best shibazakura experience, start from National Route 158. After passing through the Shinjo Tunnel from Fukui City's Miyama District, you'll encounter a breathtaking carpet of shibazakura. Continuing south and passing the Sunayama Tunnel, you'll reach the main shibazakura area in Koyama. The southwest area near the VIO shopping mall is particularly recommended.
The best time to see the shibazakura is from late April to early May. During the Golden Week holiday, the