@thedutchblondie: The cherry blossoms around Chureito Pagoda (and the Mt. Fuji area) are blooming right now! 🌸✨ 16/04/2025 So if you missed the flowering dates in Kyoto and Tokyo, make sure to plan a day trip to this area so you can still enjoy the beautiful views 😍 Is it crowded?❓ Yes and no. It’s hard to avoid the crowds during this season if you visit popular spots like the pagoda. Trains and buses are always busy, no matter how early or late you go 😂 So make sure to reserve your train seats ahead where possible! I recommend leaving your hotel really early and have breakfast in the Shinkansen train to arrive before the bigger crowds at the popular places. But if you explore the bigger area around Mt. Fuji, you will definitely find lots of beautiful quiet spots to relax and take photos 🫶🏻 📷 Don’t be afraid that you will not have the chance to take beautiful shots of the Chureito Pagoda, as they have a clever 5 minute rotation system to give everyone some time to take photos and videos in smaller groups. Keep in mind that there will be a waiting line on your way up, but the line is gorgeous as well with cherry blossoms everywhere and a beautiful Mount Fuji view (you can already take lovely photos while waiting!) 🌸🗻 Don’t forget: check the weather before you go to see if Mount Fuji will be visible or covered with clouds ☁️☀️ #fuji #mountfuji #cherryblossom #cherryblossomseason #cherryblossoms #chureitopagoda #visitjapan #visitjapanjp #japantrip