From early May to early June, the whole park is covered with a bright pink carpet of moss phlox flowers. The park began in 1956 with a “mandarin orange box full” of moss phlox seeds. More and more flowers were planted each year until they filled a 100,000m2 area. The beautiful carpet of flowers covers the hillsides for around a month. As well as being a beautiful bright pink, they fill the park with a sweet scent, drawing you into a dreamlike world. At the height of moss phlox season, the local people hold a Moss Phlox Festival, with stalls selling snacks and souvenirs. There are also all kinds of stage events.