Written by Aarohi Narain
If you’re tired of Tokyo’s perfectly trimmed gardens, escape to this wild bloom festival in Nagano.
What happens?
The Fujimi Panorama Resort hosts its annual Lily of the Valley Festival, where over a million delicate flowers blanket the highland trails. Visitors can ride a gondola up to 1,780 meters and wander among both German and native Japanese varieties of suzuran, as well as other seasonal wildflowers like primula, azaleas, and rare alpine orchids.
If you’d like, you can also hike to the 1,955-meter summit of Mount Nyukasa for sweeping views of Mount Fuji, the Yatsugatake range, and over 30 other famous peaks.
Schedule 2025
The festival goes from May 24 to June 22. Gondola operating hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last descent is at 4:30 p.m.)
Tickets 2025
Round-trip gondola fare is ¥2,400 for adults, ¥1,200 for kids, and ¥800 for pets. You’ll also be gifted a wildflower seedling gift along with your ticket (limited supply).
How to get there
Take the JR Chūō Line Limited Express from Shinjuku Station to Fujimi Station (approx. 2.5 hours). From Fujimi Station, a free shuttle bus runs to Fujimi Panorama Resort (approx. 10 minutes).
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Adults:
At the door: ¥2,400
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Children:
At the door: ¥1,200