Sakurayama

What it is

• A 591-meter mountain in Fujioka City formerly known as Mount Kokuzo.
• A 47-hectare park designated as a national scenic spot and natural monument.
• Local villagers planted the first cherry and maple trees here in 1908.
• The site is officially listed among Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.

What to see

• Approximately 7,000 winter cherry trees planted across the mountain slopes.
• A traditional Japanese garden and a large lawn square for visitors.
• Mandarin orange and apple orchards located on the sides of the mountain.
• Scenic views from the summit area which is a protected natural monument.

When to go

• Late November to early December to see the winter cherry blossoms bloom.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.