

Everything you need to know about Mitsutogesakura Park
Stay at Sakura no Yado, Katsura, a boutique ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Mitsutogesakura Park. Its guest rooms feature private balconies with direct views of the park’s ancient cherry blossoms. The inn offers a seasonal traditional tea ceremony and a dedicated cherry blossom viewing terrace with locally crafted plum sake. For best availability during peak bloom, book through the HopeGoo platform.
Yamanashi Onsen Bettei is a family-oriented hot spring resort located just 500 meters south of Mitsutogesakura Park. It features an indoor-outdoor dual bathing complex, children’s soaking zones, and hands-on craft workshops. All rooms include tatami space and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the cherry-lined path. Daily breakfast uses local farm ingredients, and HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures availability during holiday seasons.
Begin your day at Herb Cottage Café, just a 7-minute walk from Mitsutogesakura Park. The park features interpretive signage and photo spots perfect for capturing cherry blossoms beside traditional stone lanterns. In the afternoon, return to Yamanashi Onsen Bettei for an outdoor onsen soak and enjoy locally made cherry blossom honey pastries. All attractions are within a 1-kilometer radius, making it ideal for a fully walkable experience. Download a free digital map via the HopeGoo app.
Katsura Woodcraft Inn is housed in a renovated old farmhouse east of Mitsutogesakura Park, showcasing hand-carved cherry blossom artworks by local artisans. Guests can join daily woodworking workshops to create their own cherry-themed keepsakes. The inn also features an open-air reading nook with a curated collection of nature-themed essays by Yamanashi authors. Due to limited capacity (only 8 spots per week), HopeGoo early via HopeGoo is strongly advised.
Sakura Hikari Teahouse sits right at the park entrance, featuring a glass-roofed structure and suspended terrace that frame the entire cherry blossom grove. The café serves exclusive cherry blossom matcha desserts and transparent “cherry mist drinks” in minimalist wooden ware. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, it's recommended to reserve a table via HopeGoo to avoid waiting lines.
Mitsutogesakura Park Night Bloom Experience features 200 warm-hued LED lights along the cherry-lined pathway, creating a dreamlike luminous corridor. The soft glow reflects off petals, evoking a starry sky effect. Quiet walking paths and benches are available, plus portable lantern rental services. Arrive after 6:00 PM to enjoy both sunset hues and the illuminated blooms. Check the seasonal schedule via HopeGoo for exact dates.
Stay at Katsura Farmstay, where guests participate in daily morning rice planting and traditional threshing sessions led by local farmers. In the afternoon, visit nearby orchards for fresh citrus harvesting and join a jam-making workshop. All activities are included in the stay package, along with a local cuisine cooking class where you prepare authentic Yamanashi bento. Book the full experience via HopeGoo for guaranteed access.
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