Spring Blooms Around Niseko

In the midst of a warm spring in Niseko, many spring flowers have reached full bloom. Flowers are culturally significant in Japan with a special meaning given to each in the Japanese language of flowers. Here are some of the beautiful flowers currently blooming around Niseko and their mystique.

Typically growing between 7-8 centimetres, the Japanese wood poppy is found across parts of Japan. It normally comes in a variation of purple, yellow and red. 

Meaning:  Feeling of love, Compassion, Cheerful and Gentleness

Thriving in cool climates of Niseko, Azalea can be spotted on the mountain slopes growing slowly to a few metres tall. 

Meaning: Temperance, Fragility, Care for yourself

Growing in forest floors and meadows, Oobakisumire are a type of wild yellow violets.

Meaning: Rural Happiness, Pleasure

Also known as Japanese dogtooth violet, the flower has a long bulb and comes in shades of purple, pink and yellow. 

Meaning: First love

Shibazakura are a type of pink moss flower which grows thickly on the ground. Blooming across Japan during the spring months, the flower covers the ground in shades of pink.

Meaning: Agreement, Match

Interested in seeing some shibazakura? Visit Mr Mishima's Garden in Kutchan Town.