15th Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival in 2026
The Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival will be held again this year, centered around the northern shore area of Lake Kawaguchi (around the Kawaguchiko Amphibian Hall), known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, with Mount Fuji and the lake. A craft market will also be held during the festival, and a variety of other events can be enjoyed.
■Event Overview
| Event period | March 28, 2026 (Sat) – April 12, 2026 (Sun) |
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| Event time | Opening hours: 10:00-17:00Lights on: Sunset to 9pm |
| access | <If you are coming by car> 10 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway15 minutes from Gotemba IC on the Tomei Expressway to Fujiyoshida IC via the Higashi Fuji Five Lakes RoadTomei Expressway Fuji IC / Shin-Tomei Expressway Shin-Fuji IC – Approximately 90 minutes via National Route 139 <If coming by bus/train> Take the Kawaguchiko Tour Bus from Kawaguchiko Station for 20 minutes and get off in front of the Sarumawashi Theatre and Kinohana Museum. |
| Admission fees | free |
| parking | Special parking available during the event (free) |
The simultaneous “Craft Market” will be held near the main venue of the Sakura Festival from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Although it will vary depending on the day of the week, up to 30 stalls are planned, so please come and enjoy it together.
After enjoying the Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival, we recommend experiencing glamping in the great outdoors at Le Nido.