2025 Hokuto Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Perfect for summer vacation! Introducing the famous water village of Hakushu Everywhere is only 5-10 minutes away by car, so please use this as a reference for your trip. ❶Suntory Natural Mineral Water Minami Alps Hakushu Factory (Tour reception area) (Photo 1.2) 2913-1 Torihara, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture 055135221109:30-16:30 Free parking Free admission Reservation required Fun water factory tour for adults and children! You can also tour the distillery that produces the extremely popular Hakushu Whisky.❷Hakushu Roadside Station (Photo 3)1308 Shirasu, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture0551 20 471109:00 - 18:00Open every dayThere's a water pump where you can get delicious water! Apparently Chateraise's ice cream is also made with water from Hakushu. Fresh vegetables are sold inside the building, and there is also a reasonably priced restaurant (opens at 11:00)...❸Hakushu/Ojiro Forest Famous Water Park Berga (Photos 4, 5, 6) Shirasu, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture 80560551 20 471109:00-17:30Closed on WednesdaysEntry is free*During Golden Week and summer vacation, 200 yen for elementary school students and aboveParking for 400 cars, divided into areasThe huge splash pool that we used this time is a shallow area that even small children can enjoy.Next to it are large play equipment and a zipline, which is also fun.The vast grounds are packed with a variety of facilities.It seems that you can also catch rainbow trout (for a fee) in a different area nowThe water here is incredibly clear! There are also natural water rivers, waterfalls and water slides. ‥ ... According to the taxi driver, he's been there for a year ☺️ Go and look for him ✨‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ #KantoTourism #TravelWithMe #Yamanashi #YamanashiTourism #Hakushu

Pool facilities at RISONARE Yatsugatake. There is a wave pool, a kids' pool, a slide, a ball pool, and snacks are also available. A wide variety of rental swimsuits are available. In addition, swim rings and beaches are also available for rent, so it is a space that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. 👍Recommendation: Waves occur once every 10 minutes, so enjoy yourself by timing your timing. 📍Spot name: Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake Address: 129-1 Kobuchizawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, 408-0044 Telephone number: 050-3134-8093 #Accommodation #Yamanashi #YamanashiTourism #YamanashiTrip #YamanashiHotel #HoshinoResorts #RISONARE #Yatsugatake

Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake has a variety of room types, but I stayed in the Wine Suite Maisonette. This is a maisonette-type suite room with a Bordeaux color scheme. It feels a little old, but it was well-maintained. The second floor has a stylish and cute lattice-shaped shelf reminiscent of a wine cellar. There is also a wine cellar with a selection of wines (charges apply). 📍Spot name: Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake Address: 129-1 Kobuchizawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, 408-0044 Telephone number: 050-3134-8093 #Accommodation #HoshinoResorts #RISONARE #RISONAREYatsugatake #Yamanashi #YamanashiPrefecture #YamanashiTourism #YamanashiTrip #YamanashiHotel

⠀ We post great places to go with your dog every day! 🐶 @odekake_inuformation ⠀ ⠀⠀ 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Today we are introducing [Kiyosato Terrace] @sunmeadows3302 📍8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 📞0551-48-4111 🕑9:30-16:30 🏠Irregular holidays (currently open for winter) ⠀⠀2022 summer business was from April 29th to November 6th 🐶Dogs are allowed only during the summer business period ⠀⠀There is also a dog run◎ ⠀⠀You can ride the lift if you are in a cage or carrier! ⠀⠀You can rent cages at the starting point! ⠀⠀(Size: Height 65cm, Width 62cm, Depth 87cm) ⠀⠀Large dogs that don't fit in a cage may be charged. ⠀⠀The restaurant at the main entrance is only open on the terrace. 💰Lift fee ⠀⠀Adults: 1,800 yen on weekdays/2,000 yen on holidays ⠀⠀Children: 1,200 yen on weekdays/1,400 yen on holidays 🚗Parking available (free) 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 ⠀ Follow us to check out future posts! @odekake_inuformation ⠀ #lifewithdogs #goingoutwithdogs #dogsok #dogok #livingwithdogs #goingoutwithdogs #wanttoconnectwithdoglovers #dogstagram #doglover #frenchbulldog #outingspots #touristspots #scenicspots #instaworthy #yamanashitourism #yamanashiwithdogs #yamanashigourmet #yamanashicafe #hokutocity #kiyosato #sunmeadowskiyosato #kiyosatoterrace #panoramalift #mtfujicider #mtfuji #cafeinthesky #domestictravel

⠀ Every day we send out recommendations for places to go with your dog! 🐶 @odekake_inuformation ⠀ ⠀⠀ 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Today we are introducing [MAKIBA RESTAURANT] 📍8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 📞0551-38-4600 (reservations accepted) 🕑Restaurant is open from 11:00 to 17:00 ⠀⠀Shop is open from 10:00 to 18:00 🏠Closed on the third Tuesday of every month *Open every day during peak season Closed every Tuesday from December to March (Closed until March 31st) 🐶Dogs welcome on terrace seats (all seats non-smoking) 💰Card, electronic money, and QR code payments accepted 🚗Parking lot in front of Makiba no Yakata: 148 regular cars Large parking lot: 340 regular cars 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Follow us to see future posts! @odekake_inuformation ⠀ #lifewithdogs #goingoutwithdogs #dogsok #dogok #livingwithdogs #goingoutwithdogs #connectwithdoglovers #dogstagram #doglover #frenchbulldog #outingspots #touristspots #foodrecord #Yamanashi #Yamanashitourism #Yamanashicafe #Yamanashigourmet #Yamanashiwithdogs #Hokutocity #Yatsugatake #Kiyosato #Kiyosatoterrace #Makibarestaurant #Makibapark #domestictravel

⠀ We post daily recommendations for places to go with your dog! 🐶 @odekake_inuformation ⠀ ⠀⠀ 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Today we are introducing [Toryu Falls] 📍8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 📞0551-42-1351 (Hokuto City Industrial Tourism Department Tourism Division) 🚗20 parking spaces *There are temporary toilets in the parking lot ⠀(It seems to be for a limited time, so if you are worried, please check🙏🏻) 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Follow us to check out future posts! @odekake_inuformation ⠀ #lifewithdogs #goingoutwithdogs #dogsok #dogok #livingwithdogs #livingwithdogs #goingoutwithdogs #wanttoconnectwithdoglovers #instagram #doglover #frenchbulldog #frenchbulldog #wanttoconnectwithfrenchbulldoglovers #buhistagram #outingspots #touristspots #greatviewspots #Yamanashi #Yamanashitourism #Hokutocity #Kiyosato #Kiyosatoterrace #ToryuWaterfalls #Ghibliworld #Ghiblife #negativeions #instagrammable #landscapephotography #walk #domestictravel

Date of photo: 2023.5.28 Address: 8884-1 Shirasu, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 408-0315 Komagatake Shrine is a shrine located at the trailhead of Kaikoma-ga-take in the Southern Alps. ✨⛰️ The path to this shrine is just a 10-minute walk from the free municipal parking lot. Next to the shrine is Ichiza Suspension Bridge. Once you cross the suspension bridge, you will find a lush natural environment that is completely different from the city. The air is like negative ions that give you a new energy. The area around Komagatake Shrine is full of natural attractions, such as beautiful waterfalls and emerald green pools. Standing in the shrine grounds, a solemn atmosphere and magnificent mountains spread out before you. I was moved as if my heart was cleansed. The charm of Komagatake Shrine is its beauty and easy access. Parking and admission are free, so you can visit it without hesitation. It's wonderful to be able to enjoy nature and sacred places on a short hike. For those who love the outdoors and visiting shrines, Komagatake Shrine is a must-see spot. Please come and visit! I'm sure you will have a wonderful and memorable experience. 🌿💫 #KomagatakeShrine #SouthernAlps #CharmofNature #PowerSpot #Hiking #BreathtakingView

Date of photo: 2023.5.28 Spot: Ojiragawa Valley Address: 1891 Shirasu, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 408-0315 Ojiragawa Valley is located at the trailhead of Mt. Kaikoma in the Southern Alps. Park in the free municipal parking lot, walk for about 10 minutes to Komagatake Shrine, next to which is a suspension bridge, and walk along the stream for just over 5 minutes from the suspension bridge to reach the emerald green pool of Sengafuchi. On the way, if you cross the suspension bridge, you will encounter a beautiful waterfall and edge while experiencing a fresh air that is clearly different from the city, like negative ions? Parking and admission fees are all free. You can get there with a light hike. #Couple trip #Ojiragawa Valley #Yamanashi Prefecture #Hiking #Breathtaking view

Spot: Yamanashi Prefectural Makiba Park Address: 8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 409-1501 Prefectural Makiba Park is a park created by opening up part of the prefectural Yatsugatake Ranch, which spreads across a plateau at an altitude of 1100-1200m on the southern foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. #trip2023 #amazingview #coupletrip

Spot: Rose Garden Fairy Tales Address: 3545 Moegi Village, Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 407-0301 Located at an altitude of 1,250m in Moegi Village at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains, Rose Garden Fairy Tales is a relaxing space where you can see more than 500 varieties of roses, as well as many other rare flowers and wildflowers. #trip2023 #breathtakingview

#fallingforfall Yamanashii in Japan is well known with their fruits production. but what makes me stunned is there beautiful Autumn view. Aside from im very close to see Mt. Fuji-san, I look around and oh my ao beautiful country. So refreshing and is the one that I can only see in painting. sureal.. I travel from tokyo to osaka to kyoto then Mt. Fuji yamanashii, nagano, and nearby town. Very quiet and tranquil. Very much recommended for autum season travel. #fallingforfall

One of the attractions I have been looking forward to! Various wooden objects are very delicate, beautiful and textured. I really want to pack up every little thing and take it home~ There are about 20 cabins here, and each cabin is different! There are cafes, wood museums, restaurants, grocery stores, handicrafts... Walking in this forest is warm and peaceful. #Japan#Yamanashi#Moegi Village#Crafts#Light Travel

Kiyosato Pouni Ranch (Dude Ranch) is a small ranch in the suburbs of Yamanashi Prefecture. It provides fresh wild vegetable meals and various opportunities to interact with small animals! The rabbits are really lively, the mini horses are very friendly, and the small ranch has all kinds of interesting experiences. #Japan#Yamanashi#ranch#rabbit#mini horse#picnic

There are many restaurants lined up on Piman Street 🫑 in RISONARE Yatsugatake 💓 I ate meals and sweets here during my stay, so I'd like to introduce some recommendations ⭐️ ① VINOTECA (Western food) This place is so delicious and I highly recommend it!! ! They also have a few types of wine to choose from to suit your taste The meat, appetizers, and everything was delicious! Reservations are a must! ② Soba Fumoto (Japanese food) As you can see in the photo, I ate tempura soba 😌 The tempura was crispy and filling! There was also a gelato shop and fruit sandwiches! They also had hamburgers and other things, and everything was takeout It was nice to eat on the terrace 💓 #Accommodation review #Gourmet

This indoor pool is highly recommended for small children! The water temperature is quite warm, so it's not cold at all even in winter👏👏 (There are also places that are as warm as hot springs♨️) There is also a plan to rent large swim rings all day long, which is fun! There is also a restaurant in Il Mare where you can get light meals❤︎ #AccommodationReview #Hokans

#Overseas Travel#Japan Travel# "Moegi Village" is located in Kiyosato, Yamanashi Prefecture There are 20 cabins in total, each of which is an independent business, with restaurants, museums, grocery stores, craft shops, etc. located in the forest, like coming to the paradise of elves and walking into the European world😍😍 ⬅️ A small village built with natural wood against the backdrop of nature ⬅️Park fee: Free ⬅️ Recommended places for families address 3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture transportation It is about a 10-minute walk from JR Kiyosato Station.

The Nakamura Keith Haring Museum is located in the lush greenery of the Yatsugatake Mountains. It is the world's first private museum to exhibit the works of Keith Haring, an artist who dominated the New York art scene in the 1980s. The architecture is also beautiful and the museum is well worth seeing. #photogenic #museum #recommendedfordates #gw2022jp

Kiyoharu Art Village is located on the former site of Kiyoharu Elementary School in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The vast site of 18,000 m2 is lined with various buildings, including Tadao Ando's "Museum of Light" and Yoshio Taniguchi's "Kiyoharu Shirakaba Museum." This spot is especially beautiful during cherry blossom season. The fresh greenery of early summer is also a very beautiful spot. #museum #architecturephotography #photogenicspot #recommendedfordates #gw2022jp

On the edge of Yamanashi Prefecture, there is a mountain with a strange shape. Its name is Mount Mizugaki. You won't find anywhere else the way the pure white mountain surface grows. It's famous as a mountain for day hikes. You can also enjoy camping in the mountain hut at the base. #MountainClimbing #MountMizugaki

On the way up Mt. Mizugaki, we found a spring! We went off the path a little to drink the spring water! It was chosen as one of the "100 Best Waters of the Heisei Era," and the water had no unpleasant taste and was very easy to drink! It was very cold, and soothed my tired body. If you're climbing Mt. Mizugaki, please stop by. #Mt. Mizugaki #Mountain climbing #Autumn leaves #100 Best Waters of the Heisei Era

I climbed Mt. Hinata in the Southern Alps of Yamanashi Prefecture! The summit, also known as the beach in the sky, is a truly beautiful white beach! The weathered white sand of the granite creates a beautiful beach-like view. It was very windy and cold at the summit! It must have snowed the day before, because a little bit of snow was peeking out from under the sand. Please go and see the spectacular view from the summit! #MountainClimbing #Mt.Hinata #Yamanashi #SouthernAlps

On the way back from hiking Mt. Hinatayama, I went to Ojiro no Yu to warm myself up. The hot spring here is a super-concentrated hot spring that springs from deep underground on the banks of the Ojiro River. The water is filtered through a layer of quartz (granite) and is rich in minerals, which is said to help relieve fatigue and have a thermal effect. I was able to relieve the fatigue of hiking and spend a wonderful time looking at the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture. You can take a bath for about 850 yen! Please come and relieve your everyday fatigue! #hotspring #hiking #highconcentrationhotspring #Ojiro no Yu

I climbed Mt. Mizugaki and on the way back I saw Fudo Falls. Perhaps because there wasn't much water, it wasn't the waterfall I had imagined, but the water was very clear and the sound of the water flowing down was soothing. The path from Mt. Mizugaki to Fudo Falls was slippery in some places and difficult to walk on, probably because it had rained the day before, but I was able to walk while being soothed by the sound of the babbling river and forest bathing. #Mt. Mizugaki #Mountain climbing #Autumn leaves

I climbed Mt. Mizugaki in Yamanashi Prefecture! Mt. Mizugaki is located on the west side of the Okuchichibu mountain range, and is a rocky peak made entirely of granite! The view from the summit was spectacular! It's a steep cliff, so be careful as you will fall if you step even slightly wrong. I was also able to see some autumn leaves ♪ #autumn leaves #mountain climbing #Mt. Mizugaki #Yamanashi

On the way back from hiking Mt. Mizugaki, we stopped by a farm produce shop and delicious market! There were lots of Yamanashi specialties lined up, such as apples, tomatoes, and grapes♪ I had so much fun that I ended up buying too much. You should also stop by on your way back from hiking. #hiking #Yamanashi #deliciousmarket #farmproduceshop

On the way back from hiking Mt. Mizugaki, I stopped by Mizugakiyama Nature Park. You can enjoy agricultural products, local specialties, and ice cream! You can also see the whole of Mt. Mizugaki! In the autumn foliage season, you can see a wonderful collaboration between the autumn leaves and Mt. Mizugaki♪ #Hiking #Autumn leaves #Mt. Mizugaki #Mt. Mizugaki #Natural park

I went on a tour of Mt. Mizugaki and Fudo Falls in Yamanashi Prefecture! From the summit of Mt. Mizugaki, there are large rocks scattered all over the way to Fudo Falls. I found a rock called Meoto Iwa. You can see the rocks that look like a married couple! ?! The hiking trail is surrounded by forest, and depending on the season, you can enjoy autumn leaves! The day after it rains, it is very slippery, so be careful. It's even better to bring gloves. #hiking #Mt. Mizugaki #Meoto Iwa #Autumn Leaves

I climbed Mt. Mizugaki in Yamanashi Prefecture. There was a hut on the way to the summit. It seems you can buy small items and enjoy curry and other things♪ It takes 30 to 50 minutes to get there from the free parking lot. I was able to enjoy a bit of the autumn leaves! #mountain climbing #autumn leaves #Mt. Mizugaki