Oobuchi Sasaba

Oobuchi Sasaba

Shooting tea fields and Mt. Fuji at Obuchi Sasaba

Fuji and a uniquely Japanese landscape in a single shot, we strongly recommend photographing the collaboration of the tea fields and Mt. Fuji towering majestically in the background. In the fresh green season, the vivid green of the tea leaves will be reflected, and in the morning, the light coming in at an angle will emphasize the shadows of the ridges, giving the photo a three-dimensional feel. Depending on the weather, a thin mist or clouds may cover Mt. Fuji, creating a fantastic atmosphere, so you can enjoy a different look each time you visit. Fuji, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

Key points for photography

The key to shooting is to create a strong sense of depth and three-dimensionality by consciously incorporating the lines of the tea field ridges in the foreground and placing Mt. Fuji in the background to create depth and depth of depth. At the Oyuchi Sasaba, composing the image from a slightly lower position so that the ridges run diagonally will naturally lead the viewer's eye to Mt. The shadows of the ridges will stand out when you take advantage of the morning oblique light, and depending on the weather, you may also be able to capture expressions that include fog and clouds, so it is important to watch for changes in light and atmosphere as you wait for your shutter chance.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

Recommended times

Morning, noon

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
subject Tea plantation, Mt.
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Yes
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on January 1, 2026.

January

Ōfuchi Sasaba | Tea Fields and Towering Mountains

This photograph captures the view of the expansive tea fields at Ōbuchi Sasaba with Mount Fuji towering in the background.
January

Ōfuchi Sasaba | Tea Fields in the Clear Air

This photograph captures the expansive tea fields and the clear view of Mount Fuji from Ōfuchi Sasaba.
January

Ōfuchi Sasaba | Tea Fields That Feel Endless

This photograph was taken at Ōbuchi Sasaba, capturing the vast tea fields and Mount Fuji with a slightly brighter impression.
January

Ōfuchi Sasaba|The Landscape Flowing By

This photograph was taken at Ōbuchi Sasaba, venturing deep into the tea fields to capture the view of the tea fields spreading out sideways and Mount Fuji.
January

Ōfuchi Sasaba|A Distance That Conveys Texture

This photograph was taken at Ōbuchi Sasaba, capturing the tea fields and Mount Fuji in a close-up composition.
January

Ōfuchi Sasaba|A Well-Organized Overall Picture

This photograph was taken at Ōfuchi Sasaba, capturing the tea fields viewed sideways from a slight distance and Mount Fuji in a well-balanced composition.
January

Ōbuchi Sasaba | The Scale Seen from the Depths

This photograph was taken from the rear position at Ōbuchi Sasaba, capturing the entire tea plantation and Mount Fuji.
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