Cherry blossoms in Japan usually begin to bloom from mid-March to early April with characteristic pale pink and white colors, however there is still a special species of cherry blossom, famous for its bright pink color and very large appearance. Early, as a signal that spring has arrived, it is Kawazu Sakura.

Kawazu Sakura's signature dark pink color.

There are many locations throughout Japan that have this flower, especially the cherry blossom festival in Kawazu (Shizuoka), Yodo Riverbank (Kyoto), Sumida Park (Tokyo), and Nishihirabatake Park. (Matsuda – Kanagawa) – and this is also the place that I will introduce to you today.

Nishihirabatake Park Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/47xN9bMiXdwUMTNr7

This park is located near Shin matsuda station, only about 1 and a half hours by train from Shinjuku - Tokyo station. From the station you can take a bus or taxi straight to the park, but I recommend you walk to enjoy and see all the cherry blossom trees growing along the way.

Beautiful scenery with snowy mountains located above the cherry blossom park - the main location of today's article.
This is probably the most beautiful public restroom I've ever seen 😀
Please walk according to Google map, or follow the signposts posted along the road.
While walking and admiring the scenery, I didn't feel too tired.

During the festival (mid-February to early March), there will be a lot of people coming here to take photos, especially on weekends. So please pay attention to arrange your departure time as early as possible to avoid crowds.

Image of people lining up to buy tickets to Nishihirabatake park.

Park admission is 300 JPY for adults, and 100 JPY for people under 18 years old.

Let's explore with us what's inside the park.

The bus from Shin matsuda station goes straight to the park, but only by walking can you take photos like this hehe.

When I went (February 24), there were still quite a few trees that had not yet fully bloomed, so everyone can rest assured that they will still be beautiful in early March.

There are still many trees that haven't fully bloomed yet.
Snowy mountains with cherry blossoms in the same frame, an extremely rare sight.
The scene seems to only exist in Anime movies

Going higher up the park, we also see an extremely large mustard flower garden that is also in bloom.

Mustard flowers with cherry blossoms.

The mustard flower garden is interwoven with hundreds of cherry blossom trees from the park entrance to the top.

A very peaceful and poetic scene.
Today's two main characters in one frame.
This is also a favorite destination for bird photographers.

Let's take a look at some of my shooting angles on the way to the top of the park:

Mr. Ha, my companion today.

There is also a slide here for people to slide down from the top, but unfortunately when I went it was out of service.

Slide with cherry blossoms on both sides.

Besides cherry blossoms and mustard flowers, there is one thing that makes me absolutely have to come here to take photos, and that is Mount Fuji. We can see Mount Fuji from the park, depending on weather conditions. When I started to get to the park, I couldn't see anything at all, the clouds were quite dense and covered the entire mountain, but when I climbed closer to the top of the park, I finally saw this scene:

Two symbols of Japan: cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji.

And immediately, I ran in different directions to capture this moment, before Mount Fuji was covered by clouds again 😀

My college friend, also accompanying me today :v
An extremely adorable shiba, and I asked the owner to let me take this photo.
The moment the bird flew over Mount Fuji.
Beautiful road, for buses and cars to go from the foot of the mountain straight to the park.
Take the opportunity to take a photo before the bus arrives 😀
A very chill view that few people pay attention to.
A lovely moment.

There are also many private areas for people to take photos, such as the swing overlooking Mount Fuji, or the "balcony" with this amazing view:

Women's favorite place to take photos: v

When I went down and left, a lot of people flocked here, the ticket purchasing area was also lined up very long. Therefore, to take many beautiful photos, as well as have the best experience here, you should go as early as possible.

See the city from above with cherry blossoms.

In addition to Nishihirabatake Park, in this area there is also Aguri Park Sagayamaen park located above, also a park with cherry blossoms and canola flowers, and admission is free. If you still have time or still want to take more photos, you can stop by this park.

Aguri Park Sagayamaen Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SwVqS4KBTKJFz9uz6

This trip was quite favorable and lucky for me, from the favorable weather, to seeing cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji (even though it was only 15 minutes), or going with new friends who have the same passion. I love taking photos and bring back many beautiful photos 😀

And finally, today's author photo. Thank you for reading to the end of the article.

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