A popular garden for Ume plum blossoms with stunning views of Mount Fuji
Furouen Garden opened to the public in 1897. The vast hillside grounds are home to over 30 varieties of flowering trees and shrubs, about 2,000 trees in all.
From February to March, visitors can enjoy the graceful Ume plum blossoms in bloom all over the hillside.
There is an observation platform at the top of the hill offering panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the Southern Japan Alps.
From February to March, visitors can enjoy the graceful Ume plum blossoms in bloom all over the hillside.
There is an observation platform at the top of the hill offering panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the Southern Japan Alps.
| Address | 〒400-0805 山梨県甲府市酒折3-4-3 |
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| Opening Times | Open from 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30) from early February to late March. The garden also opens its doors to the public for a limited time every year in November in time for the peak fall foliage season. |
| Prices | Adults: ¥500yen Children (6-12): ¥200 Children under 5: Free *Holders of a physical disability certificate are entitled to free entry. Discounts for groups of over 30 people: ¥400 per adult |
| Transport | A 7-minute walk from Sakaori station on the JR Chuo Line |
| Car Park | 50* regular parking spaces and 5 coach parking spaces available (free parking) *100 on Sundays and public holidays |
| URL | http://www.furouen.jp/english |
