


This place is easily accessible by train or bus from Tokyo. You can take the bus up to Lake Kawaguchi or Fuji-Q Highland and then take a train up to Shimoyoshida Station (下吉田) on Fuji Kyuko Line.

There are plenty of signs pointing out toward the hill. Since this spot is up on a hill, make sure you wear comfortable shoes and are prepared to climb around 400 steps.


The steps are also lined with cherry blossoms and each year during cherry blossom season, there is a tiny matsuri (festival) by the temple at the foothill.



There are about 650 cherry blossom trees, so there is enough for everyone!

Peak blossom period based on previous years: early April Usually a week after the peak in Tokyo.
Details Arakurayama Sengen Park Address: 3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi Access: 20-min walk from Shimoyoshida Station on Fuji Kyuko Line Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/tmbeRQMTygu
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