Mount Fuji: A Japanese Symbol of Peace and Magnificence
by John TE
Sep 1, 2025
#summervacay
On the **northern shores of Lake Kawaguchi**, this free lakeside park is where **seasonal flowers**, Mt. Fuji views, and artisanal treats collide. Visit in **June for lavender**, **October for crimson bushes**, or winter for **snow-capped Fuji reflections**!
### **🌟 *MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS*:**
- **Lavender Fields (June-July):** A **purple carpet** with Fuji looming behind—smell the精油 (essential oil) distillery onsite! 💜
- **Kawaguchiko Herb Festival:** Summer stalls sell **lavender soft-serve and sachets**. 🍦
- **Fuji Panorama:** The **"Oishi Fuji View Point"** platform gives unobstructed shots (sunrise = magic). 🌅
### **💡 *TRAVEL TIPS*:**
- **Rent a Bike:** Cycle the **10km lakeside path** from the park to *Music Forest Museum*. 🚲
- **Try *Hoto Fudo*:** A local **pumpkin noodle stew** 5 mins away. 🍜
- **Weekday Visit:** Weekends get packed with tour buses.
### **📸 *INSTA-WORTHY SPOTS*:**
- **Posing in the lavender fields** with Fuji in the background.
- **On the wooden dock** with lake reflections.
**#oishipark #fujifivelakes #kawaguchiko #lavenderjapan**
*Oishi doesn’t just frame Fuji—it* perfumes *the air.* Breathe deep! 🌿
**🚌 *Getting There:* 30-min bus from Kawaguchiko Station (Red Line, ~1,200 JPY round-trip).** *Free entry!*
*P.S. Winter? The park’s **illumination events** (Dec-Feb) are surreal!* ✨❄️
Post by SonnySideUp | Jul 26, 2025























