1Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine

A tunnel of cherry blossoms adding a touch of elegance to the approach to the shrine

Located on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, this shrine is associated with Takeda Shingen. In spring, the grounds are filled with around 100 Yoshino cherry trees, mainly around the main approach, and are breathtakingly beautiful. From early to mid-April, the cherry blossoms are a delight to the eyes of visitors, and a Cherry Blossom Festival is held to coincide with the peak viewing period. The final day of the festival is an event day, where outdoor tea ceremonies are held. You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing with a Japanese atmosphere while sipping matcha tea.
The Yabusame ritual held every year on April 29th is also well worth seeing. If you're lucky, it will coincide with the cherry blossoms blooming, and you'll be able to see the match between the rider and the horse as they gallop briskly through the arena.

[Best time to see] Early April to mid-April
[Type of cherry blossom] Somei Yoshino

2Cherry blossoms on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi

Be enchanted by the cherry blossoms blooming in full bloom with Mt. Fuji and the lake in the background

On the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi, you can enjoy a cherry blossom walk with the dynamic view of Mt. Fuji and the lake in the background. The walking trail along the lakeside is a popular cherry blossom viewing course. Along the road, about 200 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees continue for about 1 km.
In addition, the Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in mid-April during the cherry blossom season. In addition to food and drink and merchandise booths, there is also a craft market where works by craft artists from all over the country are sold. At night, the cherry blossoms are lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

[Best time to see] Early to mid-April
[Type of cherry blossom] Somei Yoshino

▼Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival
Date and time: April 1, 2025 (Tue)- April 13, 2025 (Sun) 10:00-17:00
Main venue: Lake Kawaguchi North Shore Walking Trail (near Lake Kawaguchi Circular Hall)
Illumination: Sunset to 9:00 p.m.
remarks: https://fujisan.ne.jp/pages/375/

▼Craft Market
Date and time: April 1, 2025 (Tue)- April 13, 2025 (Sun) 10:00-17:00
Location: Near the main venue of the Sakura Festival

3Cherry blossoms along the Shinnasho River

Stroll along the cherry blossom-lined streets while listening to the murmuring of the river

The popular tourist spot, Oshino Hakkai, is a spring-fed pond whose source is the underground waters of Mt. Fuji. From around April 20th through Golden Week, we recommend enjoying the cherry blossoms along the nearby Shinnasho River. The walking path that stretches along the bank has a tranquil atmosphere, and you can see about 200 cherry trees over a 400m stretch from Okamaike Pond, one of the Oshino Hakkai, to around Omiya Bridge.
The varieties are mainly Somei Yoshino, Fujizakura (official name: Mamezakura), Yamazakura, Yaezakura, etc., which are widely distributed around Mt. Fuji. With Mt. Fuji in the background, it is a great spot for photography.

[Best time to see] Mid to late April
[Types of cherry blossoms] Somei-yoshino, Mamezakura, Yamazakura, Yaezakura, etc.

▼Light up
Date and time: Cherry blossom season (please inquire at the Oshinomura Tourist Information Center for dates and times)

4Maizuru Castle Park

An elegant collaboration between cherry blossoms in full bloom and a famous castle

Kofu Castle (Maizuru Castle), built by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, has opened part of its ruins to the public as Maizuru Castle Park. It is a place of relaxation for local residents and is also popular as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in the spring. In the park, you can see about 160 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino, which bloom from late March to early April, as well as Higan and weeping cherry trees. The view from the observation tower, Inari Yagura, is recommended, and the cherry blossom scenery surrounding the stone walls is also popular.

[Best time to see] Mid-March to early April
[Types of cherry blossoms] Somei-yoshino, Higanzakura, weeping cherry, etc.

5Takeda Shrine and Takeda Street

A row of cherry trees brightening up the area associated with the Takeda clan

In spring, the grounds of Takeda Shrine are colored with about 20 cherry trees. Furthermore, the row of cherry trees along Takeda Street, which connects the shrine to Kofu Station, is also one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the city. The row of Somei Yoshino cherry trees stretches for about 2km, creating a spectacularly gorgeous sight. The best time to see them is from late March to early April, but depending on the weather, you may be able to see the cherry blossoms until April 12th, the day of the Takeda Shrine Annual Festival. On that day, a portable shrine and the Takeda Twenty-Four Horse Procession start from the shrine and parade through the city, including down Takeda Street. The combination of the rows of cherry trees and samurai in armor is full of Japanese atmosphere.

[Best time to see] Late March to early April
[Type of cherry blossom] Somei Yoshino

▼Takeda Shrine Annual Festival
Date and time: April 12, 2025 (Sat) 9:00~

▼24 Takeda Generals cavalry procession
Date and time: (Sat) April 12, 2025, 10:30-16:30

6Arakurayama Sengen Park

The world is paying attention. Cherry blossom scenes that allow you to enjoy the essence of Japan

A park that spreads out at the foot of Mt. Arakura, located to the north of Fujiyoshida City. With the arrival of spring, about 650 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees bloom in full glory, making it one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots around Lake Kawaguchi. Many visitors come to the Chureito Pagoda (five-story pagoda), located at the top of the stairs in the park, to enjoy the cherry blossoms with Mt. Fuji in the background.
A recommended viewing spot is the observation deck just north of Chureito Pagoda. From about halfway up Mt. Arakurayama, you can see Chureito Pagoda and Mt. Fuji through the cherry blossoms in full bloom, and enjoy a spectacular view of the three elements that symbolize Japan. In recent years, a photo of this view has been featured on the cover of the Michelin Green Guide Japon, making it extremely popular with foreign tourists.
The Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival is held in conjunction with the cherry blossoms, with stage events and food and drink booths set up, adding to the excitement in the park.

[Blooming season] Early to mid-April
[Best time to see] Mid-April
[Type of cherry blossom] Somei Yoshino

▼Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Friday, April 18, 2025
Location: Near Chureito Pagoda
URL: https://fujiyoshida.net/feature/sakura/index
Note: Parking at Shinkurayama Sengen Park near the venue cannot be used. Please park in temporary Parking such as the Shimoyoshida Daini Elementary School grounds.

Arakurayama Sengen Park

• https://fujiyoshida.net/spot/12
• 2-4-1 Asama, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 10 minutes walk from Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line (to the park entrance)
• 0555-21-1000（一般財団法人ふじよしだ観光振興サービス）
• free
  *The Arakurayama Sengen Park Parking cannot be used during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
  Please park in the temporary Parking (paid) at the Shimoyoshida Dai-ni Elementary School grounds, etc.

7Fuji Motosu Lake Resort (Fuji Shibazakura Festival)

Approximately 800,000 moss phlox plants fill the vast grounds, making it the largest in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

This tourist spot covers an area of 2.4 hectares and offers a direct view of Mt. Fuji. The Fuji Shibazakura Festival is held every year from mid-April to late May, and visitors can enjoy the sight of approximately 800,000 moss phlox, the largest in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Shibazakura is a perennial plant native to North America that grows in clusters on the ground and has flowers resembling cherry blossoms, about 1.5 cm in diameter. The garden is home to seven varieties, including popular varieties such as the deep pink "McDaniel Cushion" and the sparsely populated purple "Oakington Blue Eye," and is enveloped in a variety of colors including red, pink, white, and purple. There are also plenty of photogenic spots, including Mount Fuji with its remaining snow, Ryujin Pond, and an observation deck where the shibazakura fits in the view all at once. Visitors can enjoy taking commemorative photos at any spot of their choice.
Food trucks will also be set up during the festival, where you can sample local delicacies from around Lake Kawaguchi, such as rolls stuffed with Shine Muscat jam from Yamanashi Prefecture and "Shingen Mochi Soft Serve."

[Blooming season] Mid-April to late May
[Best time to see] Early May
[Types of Moss Phlox] McDaniel Cushion, Mont Blanc, Autumn Rose, Oakington Blue Eye, and 8 other varieties

▼Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Date and time: April 12th (Sat) - May 25th (Sun), 2025
remarks: https://www.fujimotosuko-resort.jp/flower/shibazakura/index.html

Fuji Motosu Lake Resort (Fuji Shibazakura Festival)

• http://www.shibazakura.jp/
• 212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 30 minutes by car from Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Station
• Take the Shibazakura Liner bus from Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Station and get off at the Fuji Shibazakura Festival Venue.
• 8:00〜16:00
  *Depends on the date
• Open throughout the period, closed during winter
• Admission ticket: Junior high school students and above: 1,000 to 1,300 yen, 3 years old and above: 500 to 700 yen
  *Depends on the date
• 0555-89-3031（富士芝桜まつり事務局）
• Paid