[Cancelled for 2026] Kawaguchiko Herb Festival, which adorns the shores of Lake Kawaguchi at the Mount Fuji with a purple carpet.

The 2026 Kawaguchiko Herb Festival has been cancelled, but you can still enjoy viewing the lavender fields! Here's a recommended Bicycle rental route around Lake Kawaguchiko in early summer. Please enjoy the refreshing Takaharu breeze, the magnificent view of Mount Fuji, and the scent of lavender.

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We will be sharing fascinating information about the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, including Mt. Fuji itself — a symbol of Japan recognized and admired around the world — as well as the World Heritage sites associated with it. The Fuji Five Lakes region, located on the northern side of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, is an area rich in natural beauty. It includes Lake Motosuko, Lake Shojiko, Lake Saiko, Lake Kawaguchiko, and Lake Yamanakako. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site "Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration" consists of various cultural assets, including historic shrines such as Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine, and Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine, as well as the natural monument Oshino Hakkai and other component sites extending into Shizuoka Prefecture. The foothills of Mt. Fuji, a popular tourist destination, offer attractions throughout all four seasons. In spring, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and the five-story Chureito Pagoda at Arakurayama Sengen Park. During summer, Oishi Park serves as the main venue for the Kawaguchiko Herb Festival. In autumn, the Lake Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor offers beautiful scenery featuring Mt. Fuji and vibrant autumn leaves. During winter, Fujiten Snow Resort provides skiing and snowboarding with spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. In recent years, activities such as trekking, cycling, and camping in the magnificent natural surroundings of Mt. Fuji have also become increasingly popular. Based around the Lake Kawaguchiko area in the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, our company operates several attractions and facilities, including Fuji Subaru Land, a theme park surrounded by the natural beauty of Mt. Fuji; Fujizakura Heights Beer, an award-winning craft beer brewed using natural spring water from Mt. Fuji; Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen, a natural hot spring sourced from 1,000 meters underground at the foot of Mt. Fuji; and Fujiten Snow Resort, where visitors can enjoy winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding with magnificent views of the mountain. From the Lake Kawaguchiko area at the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, we will continue sharing the ever-changing beauty of Mt. Fuji throughout the seasons.

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• Table of Contents
• Kawaguchiko Herb Festival 2026 - Cancelled
• Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko Opening Festival Fireworks
• Recommended cycling routes to enjoy Lake Kawaguchiko in early summer
• After the herb festival stroll, relax in the hot springs at "Yulari Hot Springs with a Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen"

Kawaguchiko Herb Festival 2026 - Cancelled

Oishi Park

The Kawaguchiko Herb Festival is a symbolic event for "creating a fragrant village" and is celebrating its 33rd anniversary this year since its first event in 1992. It is a major event in Fujikawaguchiko Town that attracts many tourists from both Japan and overseas every year.

Yagizaki Park

At either park, the "lavender soft serve ice cream" is an absolute must-try!

Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko Opening Festival Fireworks

This fireworks display marks the start of the summer mountain climbing season at Mount Fuji and is also famous as one of the earliest fireworks displays in Yamanashi Prefecture.

■Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

■ Venue: Oike Park

■ Price: Free

Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Opening Ceremony with Fireworks Display

Recommended cycling routes to enjoy Lake Kawaguchiko in early summer

Bicycle rental is a convenient way to explore Lake Kawaguchiko ! You can avoid crowded buses and roads and stick to your schedule, and you can also discover places you wouldn't know about by car, such as narrow alleys and shops.

Rent an electric bicycle from Fujikanko Travel

Fujikanko Travel , located in front of Lake Kawaguchiko Station, rents out electric-assist bicycles and regular bicycles. If you rent a bicycle from Fujikanko Travel , you can use their luggage storage service at a special price, so please make use of the Bicycle rental service at Fujikanko Travel in front of Lake Kawaguchiko Station.

Click here for details on Fujikanko Travel's Bicycle rental

Yagisaki Park

Yagisaki Park, located on the south shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, is a famous spot for lavender. There are well-maintained walking paths, so you can take your time appreciating the lavender. You can also see a lot of hydrangeas at the same time at the same time.

Via Lake Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge

From Lake Kawaguchiko Bridge, selected as one of the 100 best roads in Japan, you can see the majestic Mount Fuji all the way to Susono.

Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge

4010301 Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi P...

Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge is Japan's first bridge built in a special national park area. In 1987, along with the Fuji Subaru Line, it was selected as one of Japan's top 100 roads, and a stone monument has been erected there. The stone monument is located at the south entrance of the bridge, on the Mt. Fuji side. On a clear day, you can see the magnificent Mt. Fuji, making it a great photo spot, but on rainy or cloudy days, you often can't see it at all. There is no parking space, so we recommend going by bicycle or on foot.

Lake Kawaguchiko North Shore Walking Trail

This promenade runs along the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, and is a scenic spot where you can see the bridge, the Lake Kawaguchiko, and Mount Fuji right in front of you. In spring, it is the venue for the Fujikawaguchiko Cherry Sakura. In autumn, the Fujikawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival is held just a five-minute walk away.

Oishi Park

Oishi Park is a place where not only lavender but also various other flowers bloom in every season. The highlight is the spectacular sight of the crimson kochia flowers against Mount Fuji, which are at their best from mid- to late October.

Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine

This shrine was built over 1100 years ago in order to calm the eruptions of Mount Fuji. It is home to the 1200-year-old "Seven Cedars," a registered natural monument of Yamanashi Prefecture, and the "Mount Fuji Worship Site (Torii Gate in the Sky)," a 20-minute walk away.

Kawaguchi Asama Shrine Harukasho [Torii in the Sky]

1119-2 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanash...

The remote worship site of Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, "Torii in the Sky," is a scenic spot in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji through the torii. The mystical scenery unfolds especially at sunrise, making it a popular power spot.

Click here for details about Lake Kawaguchiko Sengen Shrine

Tsunagaru Cafe / A terrace with a spectacular view of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko

A cafe located about 400m from the Torii Gate in the Sky. It is a cafe and terrace with a great sense of openness, where you can see Mount Fuji directly in front of you and Lake Kawaguchiko below. Take a relaxing break while looking at the magnificent view.

Tsunagaru Cafe / A terrace with a spectacular view of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko. Click here for details.

After the herb festival stroll, relax in the hot springs at "Yulari Hot Springs with a Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen"

This day-trip hot spring facility has 16 types of baths, including two types of open-air baths with outstanding views of Mount Fuji, as well as carbonated springs and cave baths. In addition to the baths, there is also a body refreshment area to soothe the fatigue of your travels, and a restaurant where meals are delivered by a mini steam locomotive train.

Fuji view hot spring Yurari

401-0320 8532-5 Narusawa Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Pref...

A day-trip hot spring facility with a total of 16 types of baths, including two types of open-air baths with spectacular views of Mt. Fuji, as well as carbonated springs and cave baths. In addition to the baths, there is a rest room where you can relax after taking a bath, a private restaurant called "Okariba" where meals are delivered by a mini steam locomotive train, and a restaurant called "Fujizakura" where you can enjoy local ingredients at reasonable prices.