This is one of the most favourite spots for photographers. The highlights of Oshino Hakkai are magnificent Mt. Fuji, pure cherry blossoms, pristine Japanese traditional village and sacred eight ponds whose water comes from snow melting of Mt. Fuji. The collaboration of Omiya bridge over Shinnasho river, Mt. Fuji and sakura is an iconic image here.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 200
The age of trees:
Variety: Yoshino cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Oshino Hakkai
Cherry blossom viewing period: early to mid April
Best time to view in 2019: early to mid April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): early to mid April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: not available
How to visit
Access: Take bus for 15 minutes from Fujikyuko Line Fujisan station, and get off at Oshino hakkai, then walk for 5 minutes.
Address: Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi
Japanese address: 山梨県南都留郡忍野村忍草
