Kunita Family’s Shibazakura
A Breathtaking Sight: Like a Carpet of Flowers
Though located at a private residence, the Kunita family's shibazakura moss phlox garden is famously one of Gujo City's premier flower viewing destinations.
Visitors flock to see the stunning hillside carpeted in pink, white, and pale purple blooms.
Ms. Kanae Kunita began planting the garden around 1961, steadily expanding it over the years. Her daughter and son-in-law inherited her work and have lovingly maintained it for two decades. The husband has also thoughtfully added features to make the visit more pleasant, such as paths with handrails, a water mirror effect using the rice paddy, and the Musashi observation deck (634 m).
*Note: Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
| Location | 2813 Meiho Okuzumi, Gujo, Gifu, Japan |
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| TEL | 0575-87-2844*Note: Phone number provided is for the Meiho Tourism Association. *Note: Phone number not listed as this is a private residence. |
| Business Hours | Flowering season only |
| Season | Mid-April *Note: Please check the flowering information in the announcements section on our website's homepage. |
| Admission fee | Free of charge A donation is appreciated. |
| Parking lot | Parking is available. *Large vehicles cannot be parked. Please use the parking lot (square at the bus stop) in Meizan along Seseragi Kaido (National Route 472) (about 5 minutes on foot). Please be careful on the national highway as there is a lot of traffic. |
| Toilets | There are simple toilets available during the season. |
| Other | Please use the parking lot with good manners, as it is private property. Please be respectful when taking photos. Please contact the Meiho Tourist Association if you wish to cover the event. |
