Why You Should Visit
A spring attraction at Yamasa Kamaboko where visitors can walk up from the Yumekan entrance for about 10 minutes and enjoy a hillside covered in pink moss phlox. The 2026 season is planned from mid-April, with opening dates adjusted according to bloom conditions and updated on the official page. On April 24 and 25, the path is also scheduled to be illuminated with around 3,000 candles for a special night viewing.
Essentials
- location
- Behind the Yamasa Kamaboko Head Factory, 327-16 Okimoto, Yumesaki-cho, Himeji
- period
- April 11, 2026 (Sat) - April 25, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 9:00–17:00; opening period varies depending on bloom conditions / Night viewing on Apr 24–25 from 19:00 to 20:30
- cost
- Free admission and free parking
- access
- Use Yamasa Kamaboko Head Factory / Yumekan as your destination. The Shibazakura Path is about a 10-minute walk from the Yumekan entrance.
- NOTE
- The 2026 opening is planned from April 11, but the closing date may change depending on bloom conditions, so checking the official bloom updates before visiting is recommended.
A special night viewing is planned for April 24 and 25 from 19:00 to 20:30, when the path will be lit by around 3,000 candles. It will be cancelled in rain.
Because the route is narrow and includes steps, strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed. The site also asks visitors not to bring pets, eat on the path, smoke, use fire, or collect flowers or soil.
There are no toilets along the path, so visitors are advised to use facilities before entering.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I visit Yamasa Kamaboko Shibazakura Path 2026?
Is there an admission or parking fee?
Are strollers or pets allowed?
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