Popular places to take photos in Yamanashi Prefecture

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Natural scenery of river, bridge and cherry blossoms in harmony

This photo was taken at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu from a distant position to show the river, bridge, and cherry blossoms. The scenery is a beautiful harmony of nature and man-made objects.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜An impressive shot of a bridge and cherry blossoms captured by a telephoto camera

This photo was taken at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu, using telephoto mode to capture the beautiful cherry blossoms on the bridge.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Composition expressing a three-dimensional effect with the staircase and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple, showing the beautiful cherry blossoms found below and the staircase, which has an impressive three-dimensional composition.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Gorgeous view of cherry blossoms in full bloom surrounding the building

This photo was taken at Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple, where cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the temple building, creating a scene that is both gorgeous and majestic.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Scenery of everyday life and springtime contrasted by signboards and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple to show the weeping cherry trees and the signboard of the police station at the entrance of the temple. It is an interesting contrast of everyday life and spring scenery.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Yamanashi｜Crowded scenery of the Cherry Blossom Festival that I happened to meet

This photo, taken in Yamanashi Prefecture, shows a cherry blossom festival that I stumbled upon on my way to the cherry blossoms of Wanizuka, and it is one that captures the liveliness of the community and the atmosphere of spring.

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Yamanashi｜A record of beautiful cherry blossoms encountered during a trip

This photo was taken in Yamanashi Prefecture because of the beautiful cherry blossoms at the Cherry Blossom Festival that I happened to encounter on my way to the cherry blossoms at Wanizuka, and is a record of a chance encounter on my trip.

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Cherry blossoms at Wanizuka｜The overwhelming presence of a single cherry tree captured from a bird's-eye view

This photo of a cherry tree at Wanizuka, taken from a high vantage point looking slightly down on a large single cherry tree, illustrates its overwhelming presence.

2026March 2026MarchWanizuka Cherry BlossomYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Cherry blossoms in Wanizuka｜Scale scenery expressed by mountains and cherry blossoms

This photo of a cherry tree at Wanizuka, combining a large cherry tree with the mountain scenery behind it, is one that conveys a sense of the scale of nature.

2026March 2026MarchWanizuka Cherry BlossomYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Cherry blossoms at Wanizuka｜The contrast between the steel tower and the cherry blossoms is an impressive composition.

This photo of a cherry tree in Wanizuka, Japan, shows the striking contrast between the cherry tree and the steel tower next to it.

2026March 2026MarchWanizuka Cherry BlossomYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park｜Light pink cosmos with a sense of depth

This photo shows the light pink cosmos and Mt. Fuji, which gives a sense of depth.

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Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park｜White cosmos and Mt.

This photo was taken from a slightly higher vantage point of the white cosmos and Mt.

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Lake Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park｜Dark pink cosmos and Mt.

This photo shows a beautiful collaboration of dark pink cosmos and Mt.

Year 2024September 2024SeptembercosmosMt FujiLake Yamanakako Hananomiyako ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park｜Cosmos and Mt.

This photo was taken with a 3x zoom lens to capture the magnificent view of cosmos flowers spreading all over the area and Mt.

Year 2024September 2024SeptembercosmosMt FujiLake Yamanakako Hananomiyako ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park｜Lake Kawaguchi over the pink cosmos

This photo was taken of Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji from among the pink cosmos.

Year 2024September 2024SeptembercosmosOishi ParkMt FujiYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park｜Lake Kawaguchi and Mt.

This photo shows Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji through the silver grass.

Year 2024September 2024Septembersilver grassOishi ParkMt FujiYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)leaves changing color (colour)Various Scenery

Oishi Park｜Harmony of white cosmos and Mt.

This photo was taken of a collaboration of white cosmos and Mt.

Year 2024September 2024SeptembercosmosOishi ParkMt FujiYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park｜Magnificent Mt.

This photo captures the beautiful interplay of kochia and Mt.

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Oishi Park｜Kochia in Oishi Park and Mt.

This photo is a collaboration of kochia and Mt. Fuji taken at Oishi Park.

Year 2024September 2024Septemberkochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Oishi ParkMt FujiYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)leaves changing color (colour)Various Scenery

Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park｜Beautiful scenery with colorful flowerbeds and Mt.

This photo was taken with an eye toward making all the colorful flowerbeds appear parallel to the towering Mt.

Year 2024August 2024AugustMt FujiLake Yamanakako Hananomiyako ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)Various Scenery