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Matsudayama Herb Garden has stunning views of Mount Fuji and in springtime, is one of the best places in Japan to see cherry blossoms. Matsudayama Herb Garden is roughly 1.5 hours by train west of Tokyo and can be visited as an easy day trip. Entrance to the main area of the garden costs ¥300 yen per adult. Keep climbing the hillside to reach the Naito Orchards, which has fewer crowds and even better views of flowers and Mount Fuji. Naito Orchards is a spectacular hillside orchard with exceptional flower blooms. You can even pick your own mandarin oranges or purchase freshly-picked bundles. Naito Orchards costs another ¥300 per adult to enter. Sakura season at Matsudayama Herb Garden begins a bit early, with peak blooms usually occurring from mid-February to early March.