Hitsujiyama Park (Chichibu)

羊山公園

Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu is famous for its shibazakura, also called moss pink. In late spring, more than 400,000 flowers of ten varieties cover the park. The park also has plum, cherry and tulip flowers. There are hiking trails throughout the park.

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Visitor information

Getting there

The Seibu Limited Express Laview runs directly to Seibu-Chichibu Station, about one and a half hours from Ikebukuro.

The park is a 20-minute walk from the station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The shibazakura usually bloom from mid-April to early May.
Flowers cover an area of 18,000 square meters.

Tips for Muslim visitors

During the shibazakura (moss phlox) season the park and nearby roads are very crowded, so public transport is recommended.
If you park at the temporary car parks in the flower season, the walk to the park takes about 40 to 50 minutes.
The park is a 20-minute walk from the station.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saitama and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.