About Creeping Phlox Hill

Creeping Phiox Hill in Saitama Prefecture is a popular tourist spot known as “Kanto's Fuji Shiba-Zakura” for its beautiful scenery of colorful lawn cherry blossoms that bloom all over the area in spring. Especially in April and May, the flowering season of Creeping Phiox, the entire hill is covered with pink, white, and purple Creeping Phiox, creating a spectacular view that looks as if it were carpeted with flowers. The beauty of the Creeping Phiox has gained a reputation both in Japan and abroad, and has become a major event that attracts many tourists.

Creeping Phiox Hill is located in Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu City, and is characterized by the colorful patterns created by approximately 400,000 lawn cherry trees of nine different varieties planted on the park's expansive grounds. These lawn cherry trees are planted with design in mind, and are beautifully arranged in a curving pattern, giving the impression that the entire hill is a large work of art. Contrasting shades of pink, white, and purple accents stand out in harmony with each other, creating a unique landscape that can only be seen on Creeping Phiox Hill.

The appeal of walking along the hill and admiring the Creeping Phiox is not only the scenery, but also the collaboration with the towering Mount Bukou in the background. The combination of the vivid colors of the Creeping Phiox and the majestic mountains is a sight that impresses visitors and is known as an ideal spot for taking pictures. On a fine day, the clear blue sky and the colors of the mossy lawn cherry blossoms combine to create a beautiful, almost picturesque scene.

There is also a walking path on the hill where visitors can take a leisurely stroll while being enveloped by the fragrance of flowers. One of the charms of this place is that visitors can enjoy the mossy lawn cherry blossoms from various angles as they climb the hillside. Benches are set up along the path so that visitors can sit back and enjoy the spectacular view of the lawn cherry blossoms.

In addition, a “Shibazakura Festival” is held near the Shibazakura Hill, with food stalls and vendors where visitors can enjoy local specialties and gourmet foods. At this festival, local delicacies and sweets from Chichibu are sold, allowing visitors to enjoy local delicacies along with flower viewing. In addition, various events are held in conjunction with the blooming of the Creeping Phiox, so visitors can not only appreciate the flowers, but also enjoy the festival all day long.

All in all, Creeping Phiox Hill in Saitama Prefecture is one of the best flower viewing spots in the Kanto region, where you can enjoy the springtime and enjoy the flowers spreading all over the hill. The colorful lawn cherry blossoms that fill the hill and the magnificent natural surroundings make this place an attractive tourist spot for a wide range of visitors, including families, couples, and photography enthusiasts. The spectacular view of lawn cherry blossoms blooming with the arrival of spring is a place that soothes the hearts of visitors and creates special memories for them.