Izumi Fiori Fiorista

Izumi, Yamanashi is located in a mountainous area just 90 minutes train journey from Tokyo. Surrounded by stunning natural hot springs and beautiful natural scenery, Izumi is a relaxing area in this part of Japan. Under a thirty minute drive from Izumi lies the stunning Kofu Valley Herb and Rose Garden. With hundreds of different sorts of herbs, not to mention beautiful roses and a tunnel of flowers, the “Herb Teien Tabinikki” is an oasis in the midst of a big city. Elsewhere, about 30 minutes away from Kofu-shi, lies the stunning Oboshi Park. This is the place to visit in March and April, with literally thousands of gorgeous pink cherry trees covering the mountainside. During the peak bloom times, known as the cherry blossom festival, the trees are lit up at night and locals come to take in the views and enjoy each other’s company. The Otsuki Cherry Blossom Festival is another great cherry blossom viewing event with hundreds of trees adorning the mountain side. Due to Izumi’s relatively close proximity to Tokyo there is also opportunity to explore all the flower-related attractions in the wider Tokyo area from Izumi, including the Meguro Rover with its Cherry Blossom festival and the Bonsai art museum in Omiya.