<p>The view looking up toward the observation tower.</p>

The view looking up toward the observation tower. (Photo: Sandra Isaka)

Tochigi's Flower Carpet Festival

Pink & Purple Shibazakura in Ichikai Town

The view looking up toward the observation tower. (Photo: Sandra Isaka)

Sandra Isaka May 07, 2014 - 1 min read

When traveling by car to Mashiko for its Spring Pottery Festival, I also recommend visiting the Ichikai Shibazakura Matsuri. This festival runs usually runs from the middle of April until the middle of May. It is located off the beaten path and crowds are smaller than at the two more famous Kanto Shibazakura festivals in Chichibu and near Mt. Fuji.

Sandra Isaka

Sandra Isaka @sandra.isaka

As an intercultural consultant & Japan travel specialist with 20 years in Japan, I love sharing my favorite places with others.