2072 Nakamaru, Nagasakacho, Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture
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¥1,500
The Somei Yoshino Cherry Trees at the Kiyoharu Art Village offer a picturesque springtime experience in Hokuto, Yamanashi. Easily accessible from Nagasaka Station via the Hokuto City Bus, the art village features cherry trees, some over 80 years old, planted around the former school grounds. While the art village itself requires an admission fee, many visitors enjoy viewing and photographing the cherry blossoms from the outside. For an elevated view, consider visiting the rooftop of the adjacent Toshi Noson Koryu Center. The best time to visit is after the cherry blossoms have faded in the Kofu Basin, offering a later-season viewing opportunity.