Herb Garden Travel Diary

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A haven of herbal scents to delight all five senses. Indulge in a blissful moment with seasonal flowers, fragrant herbs, and delicious herbal tea and wine.

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Overview

Herb Garden Travel Diary is a herb and flower theme garden nestled in Katsunuma-cho, Yamanashi Prefecture, enveloped in gentle breezes and fragrant aromas. The garden offers a full day of enjoyment with observation spots for herbs and flowers, shops, a cafe, and a wine cellar. In spring, a riot of colorful flowers such as cherry blossoms, tulips, and daffodils bloom, filling the air with the scent of herbs. Summer brings vibrant colors from sunflowers and salvia, basking in the sunlight. Autumn offers a calming palette of cosmos and autumn leaves, soothing the visitor's soul. In winter, you can enjoy winter flowers like poinsettias and cyclamen in the greenhouse. At Herb Garden Travel Diary, you can enjoy various activities: leisurely strolling surrounded by the scent of herbs, participating in hands-on herb crafting, savoring herbal tea and sweets at the cafe, and wine tasting at the adjacent wine cellar featuring Katsunuma wines. Immerse yourself in the fragrant ambiance and enjoy a relaxing time.

  • Japanese Gardens
  • Flower Viewing

Basic Information

Address
1497-1 Katsunuma-kamimachi, Makio-cho, Yamanashi-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Yamanashi
Access
5 minutes by car from Katsunuma IC on the Chuo Expressway Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Open every day
Fee
Entrance Fee: Adults ¥800, Children ¥400
INFO
The gardens offer a variety of attractions, including beautiful herb and flower viewing spots, a shop, a cafe, and a wine cellar. Immerse yourself in the fragrant herb gardens, taking a leisurely stroll, participating in hands-on herb crafting workshops, savoring herb teas and sweets at the cafe, or enjoying wine tasting at the wine cellar. Next door, the wine cellar offers tastings of Katsunuma-grown wines. Enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the delightful aroma of herbs.
HP
https://www.herb-garden.jp/

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