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As the cherry blossom season concludes, travelers from around the globe flock to Yamanashi to immerse themselves in the dazzling hues of the Shibazakura flower festival.
Discover the enchanting allure of Yamanashi amidst the resplendent Shibazakura flower fields.
The Shibazakura flower festival in Yamanashi takes place from April 16 to May 29, 2016
Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Getting there: From Tokyo's Shinjuku, travelers can take a 2-hour journey to Kawaguchiko station via JR Chuo Kine train, Fujikyuko Line train, or bus to reach Yamanashi. Subsequently, a 50-minute bus ride from Kawaguchiko station or a 30-minute car ride from Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC ensures a seamless transition.
Entrance ticket: 600 yen (13 years and older), 250yen (3-12 years), free for children under 3 years old.
For more information about the festival, you can visit here.
Additional Information:
Yamanashi is a central province of Japan with a rich natural landscape surrounded by beautiful mountains. One of them is Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan with an elevation of 3,776 m.
The four-season beauty of Yamanashi is truly unique. In autumn, Lake Kofu covered with cherry blossoms makes visitors feel like stepping into paradise. The cool breezes from Fuji Five Lakes and the Kiyosato Plateau in summer, the autumn-tinted scenery, and the image of Mount Fuji covered in snow in winter give every traveler passing through Yamanashi City the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking natural scenery.
Moreover, Yamanashi City is famous as the 'kingdom of fruits' with various high-quality grapes and peaches cultivated using advanced technology. From summer to autumn, visitors can harvest peaches and grapes on the farms. Picking strawberries in spring and picking peaches in early summer are popular activities among tourists. The production of premium wines with a unique flavor is also a distinctive feature of Japanese cuisine here.
Article and images by: Phong Chau
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourMay 4, 2016
