Oishi park

Oishi Park on the north shore of Kawaguchiko is a park with a superb view of lake and Mt.Fuji at once. Various flowers bloom on the promenade along the lakeside according to the season. On a sunny day, there are many photographers who take pictures of Mt. Fuji, lake and flowers from early morning. There is a large free parking lot and is popular as a rest area of the touring of a bicycle and the motorcycle.

Flowers which bloom in profusion every season, the scenery of wide lake and magnificent view of Mt.Fuji are the charm of only Oishi park. You will feel calm if you stroll slowly in the promenade where flowers bloom while looking at Mt.Fuji.

350 meter-long Flowers road

On the west side of Oishi Park “Flowers road", you can enjoy colorful flowers throughout the season. At the end of the Flowers road, Kochia (summer cypress) spreads all over from summer to autumn, making it a popular photo spot.

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Early May when the rape blossoms are beautiful.

• Late Apr. – :Tulip, narcissus, rape
• Early May – :The pink carpet of the moss phlox spreads vividly.
• Late Jun.to early Jul. : The Herb Festival that a lavender is in full bloom is held.
• Late Jun. to erly Oct. :Total length 130m, height 3m, Niagara Falls of flowers(Begonia).
• Mid of lete Oct. :Kochia (summer cypress) turn red. :Kochia (summer cypress) turn red.

“Niagara Fall by the lights" is held in winter and you can see Mt.Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko with fantastic illuminations. On the date, it is from 17:00 to 20:00 of from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31 every year. (*Ended in 2016-2017)

Facilities in Oishi Park

“Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center"

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In the shop, there are many food and fragrance products using blueberries,the local specialty. Handmade blueberry jam is very popular for souvenirs. Experience classrooms of making jam are being held. In addition, you can enjoy the fruit picking all-you-can-eat in the neighboring farm.(You can make a reservation at “Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center”. )

• Late Jun. to mid Jul. :Cherry picking
• Early Jul. to mid Aug. :Blueberry picking
• Mid Aug. to early Oct. :Fruit tomato picking

You can enjoy teatime while looking at Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt.Fuji in “The Cafe with a view of Mt.Fuji".

In December 2019, the exterior of the Center became white and be a color similar to Mt.Fuji.

“OISHI PARK CAFE", “KITCHEN FUJIYAMA VIEW"

It is a two-storey cafe restaurant newly opened in February 2020. “OISHI PARK CAFE" on the first floor is connected to the Kawaguchiko Natural Life Center and offers light meals such as jam sand, egg sand and frozen drinks.

The second floor “KITCHEN FUJIYAMA VIEW" is a cafe restaurant with a good view, where you can eat curry and pizza. When the weather is nice, the windows are fully open and you can enjoy your meal while enjoying the view of Lake Kawaguchi and Mt.Fuji.

“Oishi-Ya"

This is a direct sales store for agricultural products operated by the local Oishi Tourism Association. You can purchase fresh vegetables and local product sashimi konjac. The natural yeast bread of “Kinuta”, a bakery that has been loved for many years in this region, is very popular. Not only tourists, but also people who stay in villas around Lake Kawaguchi and locals often go shopping.

Monument of Fuji gathered from all over Japan

Mini-Fuji Monument was made by collecting stones from “Fuji" which exists in 252 places of each 47 prefectures in Japan. There are a lot of mountains named “Fuji" in Japan. The purpose of Mini-Fuji is to see all “Fuji" together with real Mt.Fuji.

By the way, February 23rd is established as “Fuji-san Day" since the number rhymes with Mt.Fuji.

The mountains and “Shindo Pass" that can be seen from Oishi Park

Looking up from Oishi Park, you can see that Lake Kawaguchi is surrounded by mountains. The ridge is a hiking trail that lasts from Misaka Pass, and is a very popular trail with views of Mt. Fuji. There is a mountain trail down to Oishi (climbing from Oishi), and hikers are often seen at Oishi Park and nearby bus stops.

And, there are famous view spots of Mt.Fuji on the ridge of Shindo Pass, just behind Oishi Park. From the open hill, you can get a panoramic view of Lake Kawaguchi and Mt.Fuji, and many people visit there.
Shindo Pass

Live camera

Live camera has been installed on the edge of the parking lot. You can check the current state of Mt.Fuji, the weather, lavender fields, and how crowded people are in real time.

To the live camera

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Scenery by season

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