Mizugatsuka Park is located along the Mount Fuji Sky Line road at altitude of 1500 meters above sea level. The powerful view of Mount Fuji right in front is glorious.
The park is popular for colorful autumn leaves in fall, and for snow-covered ground in winter.
In the north of Mount Ashitaka, at the base of Mount Fuji, Chu Chan Ranch is about 60,000 square metes and 800 meters above sea level.
The pastoral sight of cows and sheep in the extensive meadow is impressive.
You can get a full view of Gotemba City from Peace Park (Heiwa Koen). Geologically, the park is located on the somma of Hakone Mountains.
A quiet scenery of Buddhist stupa, lawn ground, and flower field can make you relaxed.
The view of Mount fuji from Chikai No Oka (a hill of vow), located along the Kintaro Fujimi Line road which is leading to Ashigara Pass, is so powerful right before one's eyes. In April and August, you can observe "Diamond Fuji", a view of sunset on the summit of Mount Fuji.
In spring, when the new tea leaves come out, you can see the stretch of green tea farms with Mount Fuji. Many people visit here to see beautiful Mount Fuji that contrasts favorably with green, and almost without any obstacles to block the view.
Lake Tanukiko is famous for inverted reflection of Mount Fuji and rich natural environment. In the middle of April and of August, you can see "Diamond Fuji", a view of sunrise from the summit of Mount Fuji.
Asagiri Plateau is a vast green meadow on the west side of Mount Fuji. The scale of Mount Fuji right in front of you is larger than you would imagine.
The area is famous for dairy farms, and its tranquil scenery can make you relaxed.
From May to August, it often becomes foggy in the morning and evening. In fact, the name Asagiri derived from Asa (morning) and Kiri (fog).
References:
*Shizuoka Prefecture Tourist Association: Mt. Fuji & Flower in Shizuoka
*Photos provided by Shizuoka Prefecture
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