Best Tourist Spots In Yamanashi

Arakurayama Sengen Park Commanding A Pagoda & Mt. FujiArakurayama Sengen Park

I wanted to see Mt.Fuji clearer than this! Many tourists from overseas came here, and Japanese were only us this day. I want to come here again on a sunny day!

Collaboration between Mt. Fuji and NemophilaHananomiyako Park

Flower City Park where you can see Mt. Fuji and Nemophila at the same time. Tulips were blooming in the free area outside the park and it was very beautiful. The blue of Mt. Fuji and the blue of Nemophila are beautiful like gradation.

Beautiful Mt. Fuji Over The Lake KawaguchiLake Kawaguchi

Though it was cloudy, we could see Mt. Fuji beautifully. As we see, it's cool from wherever we see it. Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, they are very stunning.

Blessing From Mt.Fuji! Mysterious Cobalt Blue Springs Of Oshino HakkaiOshino Hakkai (Eight Ponds)

Oshino Hakkai is spring water from Mt.Fuji. The spring water is breathtakingly beautiful as to see the all fish and the bottom of the pond. Here is a place of belief together with Mt.Fuji since the old times, and a precious site for the local people.◎Access: 15min by car from Kawaguchiko IC of Chuou Speedway

Too Beautiful ReflectionLake Yamanaka

Lake Yamanaka has the largest area among the Fuji Five Lakes. It is also one of the best viewing points for Mt. Fuji. There are various photo spots, but this place where Mt. Fuji reflects is popular with photographers.

Best Spring Scenery Of Pink Carpet And Mt.FujiFuji Shibazakura Festival

Japan's No.1 Mt.Fuji as a background, Fuji Shibazakura (moss pink) Festival directs the best scenery in spring. Pink of shibazakura and blue sky make a good contrast. They hold this event from the end of April to May every year. How many times I see this scene, it's always magnificent!

Mt.Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko and KochiaOishi Park

Kochia in full bloom. The collaboration with Mt. Fuji is a superb view. Next to Oishi Park, there are ❲ Hana Terrace ❳ various shops where you can have lunch while looking at Mt. Fuji. The croissants are crispy and delicious. There are many kinds such as cream, red bean paste, and chocolate. There are also cafes such as Shine Muscat Parfait, so I get lost. I'm also happy that dogs are allowed on the terrace seats.

Brightly Colored Tunnel CorridorKawaguchiko-Lake Maple Corridor

A fall foliage spot right next to Lake Kawaguchi where you can see Mt. Fuji beautifully. For a limited time, we also hold a night illumination event. but! As you can see in the photo, you can enjoy the colorful autumn leaves even in the morning or during bright hours!

Azaleas In The Sky! Great Sea Of Clouds! And Mt. Fuji Over The Night Lights, Seen From Amari Mountain Mt. Amari

Mt. Amari has an easy-hiking path able to command Mt. Fuji. You can see the glittering night view at night, and, if conditions permit, the sea of clouds in the morning. What's more, it becomes a flower field in the sky in June. You can see the wonderful colony of azalea!◎You should basically access by car, and walk 20 min on the easy-hiking path from the parking area. Though Mt. Fuji in the fist pic leaves snows, it's because for the heavy snow that year. There're fewer snows every year in this season. You need to prepare headlight or flashlight because there's no lights at night. In addition, July, the best season of azalea is a rainy season in Japan, you're lucky if it's sunny like this pic.

Reflections Born In The Morning GlowShoji Lake

On this day, the interesting clouds dyed orange, and the fog was rising from the lake, which was a perfect morning. Shoji Lake is not so deep, and doesn't agitate the surface, so we can often see the beautiful reflections. What's more, the sun rises from the side of Mt. Fuji, so we can take photos of morning glow. If you go on a camping trip or something, why don't you get up early and enjoy seeing the morning glow and the reflections?

Fall Foliage & Bared Stone Fences Remains Since Sengoku PeriodTsutsujigasaki Yakata (Takeda Shrine)

Located east from Takeda Shrine, Tsutsujigasaki Yakata was a house of three generations of the Takeda family (Nobutora, Shingen and Katsuyori). You can see the fall foliage and the stone fences that were built in Sengoku Period (the warring states period) at the same time. They'll let you think about some old days of a great feudal lord Shingen Takeda.

Admired As The Most Beautiful In Japan! A Valley Designated As A Scenic SpotShosen Valley

Shosen-kyo Valley is said to be the most beautiful valley in Japan. Kakuen-bou, a rock mountain where a priest Kakuen trained in old times, and Senga Waterfall, there're many places worth seeing.

J'aime! Paris Garden With Collaboration Of Lake Kawaguchi & Mt.FujiKawaguchiko Music Forest Museum

Among European buildings, Lake Kawaguchi and Mt.Fuji become a part of the borderless scenery. Anywhere in the French style garden with flowers and trees beautiful throughout a year is very photogenic! Walking in a rose garden at its peak in June, you can feel like being a Parisienne!◎Open: 9:00-17:30 (entrance till 17:00) Discount coupon is available in official HP. Parking lot: free It's also nice to use a retro bus from Kawaguchi-ko Station, 1st Bus Stop

Nanatsugama Five-Level Falls And Autumn Colored Leaves Nishizawa Valley

Nishizawa Valley is a famous spot to see autumn colors in Yamanashi. The circumference is 10 kilometers and it takes 3 or 4 hours walk, so you need appropriate outfit! I enjoyed beautiful nature of Nishizawa Valley, and went to the innermost Nanatsugama Five Level Falls. There're many other waterfalls on the way. And, the scenery of autumn colors and falls is breathtakingly beautiful. ◎Best season for autumn colors is from the late October to the early November. The road is bad and up-and-down, so just sneaker is not sufficient.

Grand Scenery Of Mt. Fuji And Three-Leaved AzaleaMt. Mitsutouge

Mitsutouge Mountain is known as a commanding spot of grand scenery with Mt. Fuji. At the end of May, three-leaved azalea blooms beautifully. If you're lucky, you can sometimes see the sea of clouds in the early morning.◎A climbing route from Tenkachaya side ( Mikasa pass) is easy to walk, and it's 1.5 hours climb to the top. Parking area is available, and also bus from Kawaguchiko Station. For people who want to enjoy mountain climbing, it's nice to start from Mitsutouge Station. By the way, Mt. Fuji in this pic is slightly covered with snow, because it snowed a lot in this year. So there's less snow as usual. The address is Mitsutouge Cottage, and it commands Mt. Fuji and Azalea together.

New Japan's Three Best Night Views, The Kofu Basin & Mt. FujiFuefukigawa Fruit Park

Fuefukigawa Fruit Park is located on the hill above the Kofu Basin. From here, you can see the night view of the Kofu Basin all of your sights, and also Mt. Fuji! It's so great and selected as one of New Japan's Three Best Night Views.

Mt. Fuji And A Whole View Of Nature Around ItMotosu Lake

I was impressed with Mt. Fuji and a whole view of great nature at Motosu Lake. The beautiful blue color of the lake is one of the biggest highlight. If you visit in the good season, you can see Diamond Fuji (Mt. Fuji with the sun located at the top of it) here.

The Yellow Bridge With Proud Mountain View In Yamanashi Pref.Yatsugatake Kogen Ohashi Bridge

On the National Route 141, you can find Yatsugatake Kogen Bridge, commonly known as Yellow Bridge. From the bridge, you can see great nature in winter such as Yatsugateke, Kaikomagadake, Mt.Fuji, which are proud mountains in Yamanashi Prefecture.◎Fresh greens and autumn colors are also nice. Access: 15min by car from Nagasaka IC of Chu'ou Highway

Art Museum Enjoyable If You're Not A Fan Of Keith HaringNakamura Keith Haring Collection

The solid exhibitions are wonderful of course, we, with children, could enjoy its cafe very much. Lovely blocks designed by Haring are prepared for the kids' room and children can play freely. They got very excited with it.

A Glass Of Ultimate! 'Forest Fragrance Highball’ Blended By Hakushu StyleSUNTORY HAKUSHU DISTILLERY

Hakushu's highball appeals to our hearts in commercial message. Here, an instructor teaches how to make it. Natural water of Japan Southern Alps and soda the same as the whisky's ingredient, and outstanding unique aroma of smoke and barrel! You can enjoy a 'forest fragrance' ultimate highball in a thin glass.