【Japanese Cherry Blossoms】Get a First Look at Mount Fuji’s Cherry Blossoms in 2019！Hot Spots and Popular Food Recommendations Revealed

When it comes to Japan’s cherry blossom season, popular spots like Tokyo, Mount Fuji, and Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera Temple are definitely on the list, but if you want to enjoy the blossoms without the crowds? Then the Mount Fuji area near Tokyo might be a great alternative. With its vast landscape, Mount Fuji not only helps disperse the cherry blossom crowds but also offers expansive, breathtaking views of the blossoms. Now, let’s head to Mount Fuji in Japan together！

Types of Cherry Blossoms on Mount Fuji

Bean Cherry Blossom: Early April
The Bean Cherry Blossom is a unique variety around Mount Fuji. Its petals range from white to light pink, with stamens that bloom downward, and it is also known as the Fuji Cherry.

Somei Yoshino: Late March
The Somei Yoshino is the most common type of cherry blossom in Japan and serves as the indicator for the Japan Meteorological Agency’s cherry blossom front. Its light pink petals are widely seen throughout Japan during the cherry blossom season due to its fast growth.

Shibazakura: Late April to Early May
Shibazakura are ground-covering flowers resembling cherry blossoms, blooming in pink, white, and purple hues. They typically bloom about a week after regular cherry blossoms. At Kawaguchiko Town at the foot of Mount Fuji, there are around 800,000 shibazakura plants, making it one of the largest places to view them in Japan.

Cherry Blossom Spots on Mount Fuji

Cherry Blossom Spot #1 on Mount Fuji | Komagatake Shosenkyo Park

Komagatake Asama Shrine is located near Mount Fuji and has approximately 650 cherry blossom trees. It’s renowned as the only cherry blossom viewing spot offering a full 360-degree panoramic view of both Mount Fuji and the blossoms, even being selected as one of the 21 must-visit places for photographers before they die.

However, to see this stunning cherry blossom scenery, you must first climb 398 stone steps. The path leading to the best viewing platform is called “Kuyagassen,” chosen by Fujisawa citizens. It represents the deities of cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and Mount Fuji from Japanese mythology. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the enchanting beauty of cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji, and the Chureito Pagoda set against one another.

Cherry Blossom Spot #2 on Mount Fuji | Oshino Hakkai

Oshino Hakkai is located in Oshino Village, Yamanashi Prefecture. It consists of eight natural springs formed by melted snow from Mount Fuji flowing down the mountain. The spring water here is exceptionally clear and azure blue, with some ponds even home to blue carp, which is why Oshino Hakkai is recognized as a Natural Monument and one of the New Mt. Fuji Hundred Views.

During Japan’s cherry blossom season, the scenic pondside views, small bridges, flowing streams, and cherry blossoms at Oshino Hakkai, when paired with the majestic Mount Fuji in the distance, create a truly dreamlike sight. The nearby Shinbasho River area is also lined with about 200 cherry blossom trees, making the entire scene an unforgettable, romantic spectacle.

Cherry Blossom Spot #3 on Mount Fuji | Nagasaki Park

If you prefer to avoid the crowds, consider visiting Nagasaki Park near the Music Box Forest Art Museum. This place lacks bustling tourist attractions or large clusters of cherry blossom trees, but it offers an unobstructed view of Lake Kawaguchi and distant Mount Fuji. A few pink cherry blossom trees by the lakeside add a touch of decoration, creating a serene and romantic atmosphere — a beautiful yet less crowded cherry blossom experience.

Address:Oishi/Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
?Transportation:Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station operated by the Kawaguchiko Natural Living Museum and get off at the Sunnide entrance, Nagasaki Park stop. Walk for 3 minutes.

Cherry Blossom Spot #4 on Mount Fuji | Mount Fuji Shibazakura Festival

The Mount Fuji Shibazakura Festival (Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri) is held annually from late April to mid-May at Lake Saiko near Mount Fuji. The festival features around 800,000 shibazakura plants, making it the largest shibazakura viewing site in Japan. The varying shades of pink and purple flowers bloom together, as if painted across the land, beautifully complementing the majestic Mount Fuji in the background.

Besides the vast fields of sakura flowers to admire, the Fuji Shibazakura Festival venue also features a temporary Fujikawaguchiko Post Office selling limited-edition Fuji Shibazakura stamps, as well as foot baths where you can relax while enjoying the blossoms. If you want to avoid the crowds in the city or find the flights during the March cherry blossom season too expensive, visiting here a bit later could be a great alternative for cherry blossom viewing!

? Event Period: April 13, 2019 ~ May 26, 2019
? Official Website:Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Japanese Cherry Blossom Season Food at Mount Fuji

During Japan’s cherry blossom season, many shops and brands launch sakura-themed products. The Fuji Shibazakura Festival also hosts a grand Fuji Food Carnival, allowing visitors to enjoy both the blossoms and delicious food. Today, let’s introduce several cherry blossom-related treats in Japan—perfect for enjoying on-site or bringing home as souvenirs!

Japanese Cherry Blossom Season Food #1 | Fuji-shaped Salted Sakura Cookies

In addition to etching the image of Mount Fuji in your heart, why not take home some adorable Fuji-shaped cookies (フジヤマクッキー)? These iconic Fuji cookies are a famous souvenir from the area, and during cherry blossom season, they also offer a special salted sakura flavor. Not only are they cute in appearance, but they’re also made with quality ingredients—including local honey from Mount Fuji. People who’ve tried them say they have a smooth texture and aren’t overly sweet!

Japanese Cherry Blossom Season Food #2 | Sakura Éclair

This is a limited-edition dessert available only at the FUJIYAMA SWEETS sakura café within the Fuji Shibazakura Food Carnival. The pink éclair is filled with red bean paste, whipped cream, and plump, juicy strawberries—making it irresistible just to look at.

There’s also the Fuji Shibazakura Sweet Cake, another exclusive treat from the festival. It’s a pink Japanese-style wagashi shaped like Mount Fuji, with a round, chubby, and adorable appearance. It has a chewy texture similar to mochi and is one of those Japanese cherry blossom sweets you might have to wait until next year to try again if you miss it!

Japanese Cherry Blossom Season Food #3 | Fujimido Sakura Rice Crackers

These white sakura (sirozakura)a rice crackers are a limited-edition product for Japan’s cherry blossom season. They are essentially soy-sauce-flavored rice crackers coated in pure white chocolate and then decorated with salted sakura blossoms. The overall pink-and-white color scheme is very appealing, and the savory-sweet taste makes them a big hit among Japanese travelers. If you forget to buy souvenirs while viewing the blossoms at Mount Fuji, you can pick these up in Tokyo to enjoy or give as gifts.

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