Stunning Views of Mt. Fuji and Shibazakura at "Fuji Shibazakura Festival"; Take Home a Piece of the Beauty with "Plant Digging Experience" on May 23 & 24

*Photo taken on April 22 of this year. At the "Fuji Shibazakura Festival," a celebration of approximately 500,000 shibazakura (moss phlox) plants, one of the largest in the Kanto region, currently being held at "Fuji Motosuko Resort" (Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture) operated by Fuji Kyuko Group's PICA Corporation, we will be holding a "Shibazakura Plant Digging Experience" for two days on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, where visitors can take home shibazakura plants. The "Fuji Shibazakura Festival" is in its 19th year, and this year, under the theme "The Best Seat of Spring," we have been delivering the stunning pink scenery created by Mt. Fuji and shibazakura to many customers. The "Shibazakura Plant Digging Experience" is a popular annual event born from the desire for visitors to enjoy this感動 at home. In addition, within "Fuji Motosuko Resort," the "Peter Rabbit™ English Garden," designed and supervised by British garden designer Mark Chapman, features a garden, a cafe with a colorful and delicious menu, and other attractions where you can leisurely enjoy seasonal flowers and the world of Peter Rabbit™ in the coming season. Experience the感動 of the "Fuji Shibazakura Festival" once more at home. We invite you to participate in the "Shibazakura Plant Digging Experience." Event Overview [Shibazakura Plant Digging Experience] ・Dates: Saturday, May 23, 2026, and Sunday, May 24, 2026 ・Content: As the shibazakura finish blooming, we will hold a plant digging experience. Each person can take home one bag (up to 5 plants). *The experience will be in a designated area. ・Fee: Free (separate park entrance fee required) ・Note: Dates may change depending on the blooming status. Please check the official website for details. *Photo of plant digging. Event & Access Overview ■Fuji Shibazakura Festival Overview ・Planting Area: Approx. 15,000 m² ・Number of Plants: Approx. 500,000 ・Varieties: 6 ・Organizer: Fuji Shibazakura Festival Executive Committee ■Operating Information ・Period: Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Sunday, May 24, 2026 (44 days total) *Subject to change based on blooming status. Open daily during the period. ・Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Varies by season. ・Admission: Adults (junior high school and up) ¥1,000–¥1,300 *Varies by season. Children (3 years and up) ¥500–¥700 ・Venue: Fuji Motosuko Resort (212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru, Yamanashi) ■Fuji Motosuko Resort Overview Address: 212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru, Yamanashi Access: Car / Approx. 25 min from Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC via Route 139. Approx. 50 min from Tomei Expressway Fuji IC / Shin-Tomei Expressway Shin-Fuji IC. Bus / Approx. 2h 25m by direct highway bus from Shinjuku Station (Busta Shinjuku). Approx. 40 min by bus from Fujikyu Line Kawaguchiko Station. Approx. 75 min by bus from JR Shin-Fuji Station. Train / Transfer to Fujikyu Line at JR Chuo Main Line Otsuki Station, get off at Kawaguchiko Station, and transfer to a bus to the venue. Parking: Available (Cars ¥500–¥1,000/car, Large vehicles ¥2,000/vehicle, Motorcycles ¥500/bike) Operating Company: PICA Corporation 0555-89-3031 "Peter Rabbit™ English Garden," One of the Largest British-style Gardens in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area Coinciding with the "Fuji Shibazakura Festival," the "Peter Rabbit™ English Garden" is one of the largest British-style gardens in the metropolitan area, offering an immersive experience of the world of the British-born picture book series "The Tale of Peter Rabbit." The garden's design was supervised by British garden designer Mark Chapman, featuring about 300 varieties of flowers and plants that can be enjoyed from spring to early winter. The cafe offers an original menu with authentic flavors inspired by various items from the book series, as well as a wide range of takeout items like bread and sweets. Furthermore, the adjacent shop & gallery allows visitors to purchase exclusive original goods such as plush toys and snacks, and a gallery that makes you feel as if you've stepped into the world of the picture book, allowing you to fully enjoy the world of Peter Rabbit. ■Operating Period: Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Monday (holiday), November 23, 2026 (planned) *Subject to change based on blooming status. *Hours and admission fees follow those of the "Fuji Shibazakura Festival" in spring and the "Niji no Hana Matsuri" in autumn. Admission is free during other periods. *The cafe is open only during the Fuji Shibazakura Festival and Niji no Hana Matsuri. [Preview] "Niji no Hana Matsuri" - A Collaboration of Approx. 80,000 Colorful Flowers and Mt. Fuji In the fall, Fuji Motosuko Resort will host the "Niji no Hana Matsuri" (Rainbow Flower Festival), featuring a colorful display of 15 varieties of flowers such as Zinnia and Rudbeckia, creating a beautiful scene with Mt. Fuji in the summer. ■Event Overview ・Planting Area: Approx. 4,000 m² ・Number of Plants: Approx. 80,000 ・Period: Saturday, August 29, 2026 – Monday (holiday), October 12, 2026 (planned) ・Admission: Adults (junior high school and up) ¥1,000 / Children (3 years and up) ¥500 Stay here! Highland Resort "Flower Room" About a 40-minute drive from the venue, the Highland Resort Hotel & Spa is offering a special, dream-like "Flower Room" for a limited time. Why not capture a photogenic moment in a luxurious space adorned with a rose art panel covering an entire wall and bouquets of dried flowers? For dinner, you can enjoy a flower-themed dinner course at one of the hotel's restaurants. ・Period: Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Monday, May 25, 2026 ・Reservations: Highland Resort Hotel & Spa TEL: 0555-22-1000 https://www.highlandresort.co.jp/ Company Profile Company Name: PICA Corporation Representative: Katsuhiro Amano Established: 1995 Location: 5-2-1 Shin-Nishihara, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Official HP: https://pica-corp.com/