Pink lanterns at the Koenji Awa Odori festival (Photo: Magalie L'Abbé / CC BY-NC 2.0)
Pink lanterns at the Koenji Awa Odori festival (Photo: Magalie L'Abbé / CC BY-NC 2.0)
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Pink Places in Japan

Go hunting for color on your next Japan adventure

Love the color pink? This guide covers an array of places to get your favorite color fix, from interesting buildings and train stations to nature destinations filled with pink flowers.

Koi-Yamagata Station, Tottori

Tottori's Koi-Yamagata Station had a makeover in 2013 which involved the addition of heart motifs and the color pink used in abundance. Pink heart motifs are also used for the platform directional signs, and there are pink heart-shaped ema for people to write their wishes or prayers on.

Ochi, Chizu, Yazu District, Tottori 689-1421

Photo: Lirim477 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Fuji Shibazakura Festival, Yamanashi

One of Japan's most picturesque flower festivals, the Fuji Shibazakura Festival has the ultimate backdrop on clear days. Be sure to check the weather forecast before you attend, and you can get a killer view of the great mountain itself surrounded by pretty pink moss phlox.

212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0337

Photo: annintofu / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Mikimoto Ginza, Tokyo

Designed by Toyo Ito and Associates, the Mikimoto Ginza building has a light pastel pink façade and is one of the most eye-catching buildings in this part of the city. The windows of the building are made up of irregular shapes, and after dark is when the true beauty of the design is really shown. Illuminated in a variety of different colors, the windows shine like precious gems — it's quite a fitting design for a jewelry store!

2 Chome-4-12 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-8145

Photo: Trey Ratcliff / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park, Hokkaido

If you're in the Hokkaido area around May through early June, a visit to the Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival is a must. An entire hillside is effectively blanketed in pink, and there's even a pink torii arch for visitors to take photos with.

393 Higashimokotosuehiro, 大空町 Ozora, Abashiri District, Hokkaido 099-3232

Photo: Kaz Ish / CC BY-SA 3.0

Site of Reversible Destiny, Gifu

Gifu's Site of Reversible Destiny is the work of Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins, and it smashes together art and architecture in a way that intends to challenge visitor's perception – in turn, this is said to reverse their destinies. Part of the venue includes this pastel pink maze, which has the floor design mirrored on the ceiling.

1298-2 Takabayashi, Yoro District, Gifu, 503-1267

Photo: Jason Wong / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki

Ibaraki's Hitachi Seaside Park is known for having some spectacular floral displays year round, but in the autumn months, pink fans can enjoy colorful cosmos flowers and the reddish-pink hue of kochia plants.

605-4 Onuma-aza, Mawatari, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki 312-0012

Photo: Cookie M / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Santa Monica Crepes, Harajuku, Tokyo

One of the cutest (and tastiest!) pink places in Tokyo is Santa Monica Crepes. The store sells a variety of sweet and savory-filled crepes, with options like banana chocolate whipped cream, strawberries and custard, and even tuna, mayo, and cheese. The full menu can be found on their website if you'd like to scope it out before you visit.

1 Chome-16-16-8 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001

Santa Monica Crepes is a Harajuku icon
Santa Monica Crepes is a Harajuku icon (Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson / CC BY 2.0)

Any of Japan's myriad sakura destinations

The options here are far too many to list, but a good place to start is this list of 20 top places for cherry blossoms in Japan. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg, with plenty of other well-known and under the radar destinations out there.

Inokashira Park is one top spot for pretty pink sakura
Inokashira Park is one top spot for pretty pink sakura (Photo: picturecells / Shutterstock.com)
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Sleiman Azizi 2 years ago
Okay, I admit it, pink destinations? But yes, why not? Good work!
Kim Bergström Author 2 years ago
I like color! 😆
Elizabeth S 2 years ago
My neighborhood has autumn- and winter-flowering cherry trees and camellias so there are pink flowers all year round.
Kim Bergström Author 2 years ago
That sounds so nice!
Peter Oxley 2 years ago
Fascinating stuff! Love the railway station and the artwork to change one’s destiny.
Kim Bergström Author 2 years ago
I'm sure there are loads more pink places, too! :)
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