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

🌺🌺 Remember the sweet peas Chihiro carried on the way out with her parents in the Studio Ghibli film *Spirited Away*? Warm and natural. When Chihiro cried sadly, Haku crouched in a field full of azaleas in the Japanese countryside to comfort her. These everyday flowers in Japan bring people closer to nature and allow them to heal in nature.🌺🌺 🌈🌈🌈🌈Great places to explore Japanese flowers 📍Ibaraki Prefecture/Hitachi Seaside Park—Nemophila Approximately 4.2 hectares of Miharashi Hill is covered with about 5.3 million delicate blue nemophila flowers, which look even more brilliant against the azure sky. Strolling through it is like walking on a vibrant blue carpet. 📍Yamanashi Prefecture/Fuji Motosuko Resort—Shibazakura Held annually from mid-April to late May, the "Fuji Shibazakura Festival" is the largest shibazakura spectacle in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The bright shibazakura "carpet" frames the snow-capped Mount Fuji, providing a truly moving experience. 📍Hiroshima Prefecture/Senkoji Park—Wisteria Senkoji Park's cherry blossoms are selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan," but the wisteria here is also a breathtaking sight. The wisteria hangs like a purple waterfall, swaying in the wind. 📍Saga Prefecture/Daikozenji Temple—Azaleas Daikozenji Temple, home to numerous cultural heritage sites, is also known as the "Azalea Temple" for its colorful azalea blossoms. About 50,000 azaleas bloom from mid-April to early May, filling visitors with joy and wonder. 📍Akita Prefecture/Unchoji Temple—Hydrangeas Ranked first on the list of Japanese scenic spots as a "must-see destination in a lifetime." During the blooming season, the entire temple is transformed into a blue ocean, complementing the beautiful seascape of the nearby Oga Peninsula, creating a breathtaking view.

#2024Travel Review I went to Kawaguchiko for two days and one night in early November. Snow had just started to fall on the top of Mount Fuji. It was particularly late this year, so I couldn't see the white-headed snow. I checked the visibility forecast online and it was 6 on the first day and 10 on the second day. In fact, I would be satisfied just by seeing Mount Fuji. With only two days, we decided to visit the main attractions around Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, and Lake Saiko. 🗓️Day 1: Narusawa Ice Cave, Wind Cave, Reagan Field of Healing and Oishi Park. **Transportation Ticket: One-Day Bus Ticket for Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Saiko, Lake Shoji, and Lake Motosu: 1,500 yen, which allows unlimited rides on the Red Line (Lake Kawaguchi), Green Line (Lake Saiko), and Blue Line (Narusawa, Lake Shoji, and Lake Motosu) on the same day. In the morning, take the first Blue Line (9:35) for half an hour to the Ice Cave. After the visit, walk to the Wind Cave for a visit, and then take the Green Line to the Reagan Field of Healing. After the end of the root field, take the green line back to the "Yamanashi Gem Museum" where it intersects with the red line, and then transfer to the red line to Oishi Park (which can be replaced with any scenic spot you want to visit in Kawaguchiko). 🗓️Day 2: Oshino Hakkai, Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, Fujihonmachi Street, Kawaguchiko Tenjoyama Park. **No transportation ticket was purchased. At 6:50 in the morning, take the Fuji Lake Bus from Kawaguchiko Station and arrive at Oshino Hakkai in about half an hour. First visit the ponds that can be visited; Indeba Pond is located in the Hazelwood Forest Folk Museum and is open at 9 o'clock. It is also the only one that requires a ticket. After visiting the Deba Pond, take a bus to Fuji Station, then take the train to Shimoyoshida Station, and walk from Shimoyoshida Station to Arakurayama Sengen Shrine. From here, you can also take a detour to Fujihonmachi-dori, a popular photo spot recently. After visiting Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, take the train from Shimoyoshida Station back to Kawaguchiko Station, walk 17 minutes to the Tenjoyama Park Cable Car Boarding Area, and take the cable car up the mountain (you can also take the Tensei-go to cruise the lake instead, the boat stop is just opposite the cable car station). √Hazelwood Museum: 09:00-17:00 💰Tickets: 300 yen for adults. √Fuji Michi Honmachi Street Address: 1-4-25 Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture √Tenjoyama Park: 09:00-17:00 💰Round trip ticket for the sightseeing bus: 1,000 yen. On the first day when visibility was 6, I didn’t see Mount Fuji the whole day, only thick clouds. On the second day with visibility of 10, Mount Fuji was very clear in the early morning, but as the sun grew bigger, it gradually became blurry after 11 o'clock. But the two-day trip to chase Mount Fuji was very beautiful and I was very happy. #Kawaguchiko #Reagan Field of Healing

This time we stayed at "Glamping Village Totonoi Fuji Yamanakako". You can see Mt. Fuji from your room, and at night the stars are more visible than in Tokyo. ✨ I was worried about the cold during glamping in the winter, but the dome tent was warm with a stove and two air conditioners!!! There is a beautiful private indoor BBQ, so you can feel safe even in winter. By the way, from Monday to Thursday until 2/29/2024, they are having a great sale where 4 options worth 5,000 yen are free.Benefit 1: Grilled whole chickenBenefit 2: Original half bottle of wineBenefit 3: 1 bundle of firewood (for fire pit)Benefit 4: Art fire for bonfireWe had a really fun time, so if you go to Yamanashi, please try staying here. Glamping Village TOTONOI Fuji Yamanakako 295 Hirano, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0502 #AccommodationTrip #CoupleTrip #DomesticTrip #TripWithMe #0YenTrip #YamanashiTrip #Glamping #YamanashiGlamping #bbq

Dashi Park 🏔 Fuji Oshii Hanaterasu Fujikawaguchiko Town Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival🌸 💙Pink Butterfly💙 Can't see Mount Fuji🏔 in bad weather Calm, hilly lake view🏔 so beautiful Big Rock Park 📍Address: 2585 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitoru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture Shinkurayama Senma Park ⛩️・Chung Yu Tower🗼 You can also see cherry blossoms🌸 Address: 📍〒403-0031 2-4-1 Asama, Fuji Yoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture

#fallvibes fall/autumn in Japan is called Aki- A time to reset! Autumn season the beautiful change of green foliage to vibrant reds, oranges, yellows, and purples. The turning of the leaves in Japan varies due to temperature, elevation, and latitude, and the best time to experience the phenomenon differs every year. During Autumn in Japan attracts more tourist and is the best viewing times. During my stay in Japan with my sister and Japanese brother-in-law, I learn so many things in life. While I was walking on the street, the leaves slowly and softly falling down and created a carpet like on the ground. While I was in awe with the beauty of fall, looking closely with the fallen leaves is life is like the autumn of human life. The trees are full of colour, vibrant energy and life, but this is short lived. Though for the leaves is the end cycle of life it still show grace and beauty til the end of time. so as we should reset our mind to fight our battles and end with grace til end of time. Choose kindness and overflow with love.

Lake Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchiko) Japan Lake Kawaguchiko is the second largest lake among the five lakes around Mount Fuji. It originated from the eruption of Mount Fuji in the past, causing the lava to spread out and block the original river area, becoming the lake we know today. Located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan #WinterTravel #TravelAbroad

1. Lake Kawaguchi Recommended points: Mt. Fuji is very beautiful when viewed from Lake Kawaguchi. Also, the best view is from the morning! However, the downside is that hotels near Lake Kawaguchi are very expensive! 😅 Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2. Sobakura Recommended points: The chicken offal, a specialty of Yamanashi Prefecture, is very delicious! It's a recommended dish! Other items such as soba and shrimp tempura are also delicious! Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3. Gourmet Ichigokan Maeda Strawberry Picking Recommended points: This time I tried four types of strawberries, all of which were very delicious! The staff were also very nice, so I would like to go again! Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4. Chateau Sakaori Winery Recommended points: Originally a wine store, but after climbing the heart-breaking steep slope, a very beautiful and spectacular view awaits! Lol It is recommended to go in the evening! Rank: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Yamanashi #Tourism #Mt.Fuji

If you stop by the Dangosaka Service Area, you should try this! The "dan" character on this bean bun makes a big impact. 300 yen each. It's wrapped tightly in plastic wrap instead of in a bag, so you can enjoy the freshly baked, chewy and moist texture. They also have madeleines made with Mt. Fuji milk and Yatsugatake eggs. I bought this along with my personal favorite, kusamochi. Make sure to try it on your drive! #gourmet #bean bun #Dangozakasa

#TravelJapan #ChureitoPagoda is located in Arakurayama Sengen Park. This park is located near Lake Yamanakako and Lake Kawaguchiko. If you visit #LakeKawaguchiko, you can easily visit the red pagoda, which is a highlight for viewing #Fujisan. The image of the red 5-story #ChureitoPagoda, which appears with Mt. Fuji as a backdrop in different seasons, has become a major highlight that makes people around the world want to see this view at least once in their lives. At the bottom of the pagoda, there is a shrine where people can come to pay their respects before walking up the steep stairs to the top of the mountain. For teenagers, it may not be difficult, but for the elderly, it may be a bit difficult to climb. When you reach the top of the mountain, you will see a beautiful view of Yamanashi Prefecture, including the red 5-story pagoda. On a clear day, Mt. Fuji will appear clearly. In spring, the image of pink cherry blossoms makes the atmosphere even more beautiful. Or if it is autumn, the surrounding leaves will turn beautiful yellow and red. In winter, covered in snow, it is also beautiful in another way. It can be said that it is beautiful in every season. On the day we went, it was mid-October, the leaves were still green and it was raining, so the clouds covered the area and we couldn't see #Mt.Fuji clearly, so we could only see the image of the 5-story red pagoda. But after walking down for a while, the numbers covering it all disappeared, which was a bit of a pity. But it's okay because it is said that Mt.Fuji is a shy mountain and doesn't show itself easily. Some people have to go more than 3 times to see it, so next time we will definitely go again!!

Katsuensou is a building located near the bottom of the stream on the way to Daibosatsu Pass. The building doesn't feel old because it has been renovated once, but it actually has a long history, and many famous Showa-era writers are said to have written here. Unfortunately, it is currently closed. #gw2022jp #mountaineering

There are two paths leading to the Daibosatsu ridgeline, and this building is located on the route leading to Daibosatsu Pass. It used to be a mountain hut called Fujimi Sanso, but it is no longer open. #gw2022jp #mountaineering

The road to the parking lot on the north shore of Lake Daibosatsu, a short distance from Kamikawa Hitoge Pass, is a nature trail with boardwalks. If you head up the mountain instead of taking the route to the parking lot, you will find an observation deck, and the road is quite rich in sights. #gw2022jp #mountaineering #photogenicspot #Kamikawa Hitoge Pass

There are several parking lots around the trailhead of Mt. Daibosatsu at Kamikawa Hitoge Pass, but the farthest of them is the parking lot on the north shore of Lake Daibosatsu. It is also called the 4th parking lot. It is a bit of a walk from here to the trailhead, but Mt. Daibosatsu is famous as a popular day-tripping mountain, and on weekends, it seems that the parking lot here also fills up in the morning. #gw2022jp #mountaineering

🍜Spicy Ramen 🥟Gyoza (Dumpling) 🍚Chahan (Fried Rice) #mouthwateringfoods😋

Unaju is a Japanese food served in jubako (lacquer ware box), which contains grilled eels on rice and topped with a sweet sauce. Eel is a fish that has been eaten in Japan since ancient time. ... In the beginning of the 1700s, a dish called kabayaki was discovered, which the eel fillets are grilled with sweet sauce.#yummyfood😋

#yummymentaikoudon😋 Japanese food is so delicious😋

The magnificent beauty of cherry blossoms at night❤️#sakura #cherryblossoms#travelinspiration

On the way back from climbing Mt. Hyuga in Yamanashi Prefecture, we stopped by the Hakushu Roadside Station. They had a wide selection of local vegetables, fruits, souvenirs, and more! If you're looking for souvenirs or to enjoy local fruits and vegetables, be sure to stop by! The prices are also reasonable, so it's a great deal! #RoadsideStation #Hakushu #FreeSpot #MountainClimbing #BargainInformation

Located on the slopes of Mount Kushigatake in Yamanashi Prefecture, Lake Minami-Inaga is at an altitude of about 890m. A walking path surrounded by trees goes around the lake, allowing you to enjoy forest bathing. The lake's surface is green, and the view of the autumn leaves reflected on it is beautiful. The autumn foliage season is from mid-October to mid-November.

If you go along the open ridge of Daibosatsu Pass, you will reach a popular course where you can see Mt. Daibosatsu and beautiful scenery, but if you go the other way, it will suddenly become a full-fledged mountain climbing course and you will see the natural scenery as it is. However, the best part of this course is being able to see the beautiful nature that can only be found here. #Mountain climbing #Autumn leaves #Mt. Daibosatsu

Daibosatsu Pass is also dyed in autumn leaves, with the trees turning red and yellow. Many people visit to see the autumn leaves, so the area around the pass is very crowded. Some people even bring clay pots and start hot pot parties. You can enjoy Daibosatsu Pass in your own way. #Mountain climbing #Autumn leaves #Daibosatsu Pass

I've been to Daibosatsu Pass several times, and the scenery is especially beautiful during the autumn foliage season. Here at Sai-no-kawara, the surrounding area is also colored by the autumn leaves, and you can see a different view than when you come in summer or spring. You can enjoy hiking while looking at the stones piled up at Sai-no-kawara. #Mountain climbing #Daibosatsu Pass #Autumn leaves

This mountain hut is located at Kamihigawa Pass, the trailhead for Mt. Daibosatsu. Although it is a mountain hut, the facilities are very clean, and it seems like you could have a lot of fun just staying here. They also serve light meals, so you can fill your stomach after descending the mountain. It is a great base for mountain climbing. #Mountain climbing #Yamanashi #Mt. Daibosatsu

Fukuchanso is the base for climbing Mt. Daibosatsu-Rai, and in addition to staying in the hut itself, you can also stay in the tent site right in front of it. It takes about 30 minutes to get there from the trailhead, Kamihigawa Pass, so it's recommended for first-time campers. It's also nice to relax in the tent site in the forest. #climbing #camping #Yamanashi #Mt. Daibosatsu-Rai

Koyofukuchanso is the first stop on the climb up Mt. Daibosatsu. Here the trail branches off to Karamatsu Ridge and Mt. Daibosatsu Pass. As it is a mountain hut, you can have meals and stay overnight. Apparently, the current Emperor and Empress have visited here in the past. #Mountaineering #Yamanashi #Mt. Daibosatsu

Just before Mt. Daibosatsurei, where the Karamatsu Ridge and the ridge line join, is Kaminariwa. It's a rugged rocky area, so you have to be careful where you step, but it's a nice place to sit, so many people come here to eat lunch. If the weather's good, you can have a meal while looking at Mt. Fuji. #Mountaineering #Yamanashi #Mt. Daibosatsurei #Breathtaking views

This is a rubble area between Daibosatsu Pass and Daibosatsu-Rise. In places, stones are piled up, making it look like a river of stones. There is a shelter so you can run to it if something happens. If you go to either the Daibosatsu Pass side or the Daibosatsu-Rise side from here, you can see a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji. #Mountaineering #Daibosatsu-Rise #Yamanashi