Top 20 Best Things to Do in Yamanashi Prefecture
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Yamanashi Prefecture

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  • Mount Fujitop_1
    󰺂9.0
    Fujinomiya36.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yamanashi Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󱓊Postcards & sunrise at peak
    Panoramic view of peaks & lake
    󱨠Saved by 2172 users󱨠663 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    ## Mount Fuji: The totem of the Japanese soul, the priceless shock that must be seen in this life! **Definitely worth it! **It is far more than a mountain, but also a living totem that carries Japan's millennium faith and aesthetics**. Whether looking out over its sacred outline or challenging the summit, it is a great way to feel the Japanese spirit deeply. **Core highlights hit the soul:*** **The fast-changing scene:** The four seasons rotate to give it a very different face - spring cherry for skirt, summer green, autumn red leaves, winter snow crown. Under the clear sky, the momentum is magnificent, and the clouds are looming. **Each eye is a unique scenery postcard**. * ** Classic perspective punch card: ** * ** Kawaguchiko reflection: ** The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the perfect "reverse Fuji", especially when there is no wind in the morning, it is a photography paradise. * **Shincangshan Asakusa Park: **The five-tower is framed with Mount Fuji, interpreting the most classic Japanese aesthetic. * **Goden Field Outlet: **Shopping while enjoying the huge mountain nearby, a wonderful experience. * **Top Challenge (7-9 Moon): **Conquering 3,776 meters on foot, meeting the "Yulai Light" (Sunrise) in the crater, and feeling the ultimate experience of conquest and sacred fusion (need to be fully prepared). * **Cultural Immersion: ** Hawthorn Shrine, Ninno Bahai Lingquan, and Fuji Theme Art Museum ... Infiltrate their awe and worship everywhere. **Tips: *** **Weather determines everything! ** Be sure to check the visibility forecast before traveling, and it may be completely "invisible" on rainy days. * Recommended for a distant view**Kawaguchiko/Mountain Lake area**, convenient transportation and diverse perspectives. * Climbing requires professional equipment, make an appointment in advance for mountain houses, and do your best. **Summary: ** The beauty of Mount Fuji transcends the vision, which is the resonance of nature and culture. Its sacred sense and magnificent beauty, no matter how close you look, it will become a scenery engraved into memory. If the heavens are beautiful, be sure to include it in the itinerary - not only to see a mountain, but also to touch the window of the Japanese soul. 🗻✨

  • Fuji-Q Highlandtop_2
    󰺂7.3
    730759
    Fujiyoshida27.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFuji-Q Highland opens winter ice skating | Nov 24, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Guinness record roller coaster challenge
    󱓊Fuji views & thrilling rides
    󱨠Saved by 1639 users󱨠503 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Fuji-Q Highland is really fun! If you don't want to spend extra money, I suggest getting in early and queuing up. You can queue at the first entrance and rush to Eejanaika as soon as possible; you can start riding within half an hour. For the others, download the app to check queue times and plan accordingly. If you have the money, of course you can buy priority tickets and ride as much as you want… As for the service, the ticket checker at the first entrance clearly clicked his tongue when he saw my Ctrip ticket, which was really rude for a Japanese person 😃 But I just love using it, so I'll use it often~

  • Lake Kawaguchitop_3
    󰺂7.0
    Fujikawaguchiko23.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoLake Kawaguchiko Kayaking Now Open
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Maple leaves, Mt. Fuji & traditions
    󰋄Mount Fuji World Heritage Site
    󱨠Saved by 1411 users󱨠403 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Lake Kawaguchi in Japan is one of the most famous tourist attractions around Mount Fuji. Here are some reasons to recommend it: Beautiful natural scenery • Reflection of Mount Fuji: Lake Kawaguchi is one of the best places to view Mount Fuji. In clear and windless weather, Mount Fuji will be clearly reflected in the lake, forming the famous "reverse Fuji" scene, which is magnificent. • Beautiful scenery in four seasons: Lake Kawaguchi is rich in nature, and the scenery varies throughout the year. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring; lavender and hydrangeas bloom in summer; maple leaves turn red on the lakeside in autumn, contrasting with Mount Fuji; covered with snow in winter, it is like a fairy tale world. Rich cultural landscapes and activities • Featured museums: There are many museums around Lake Kawaguchi, such as the Kubota Itchiku Museum, which displays kimonos and traditional gardens, the Kawaguchiko Museum of Art, which displays works with the theme of Mount Fuji, and the Kawaguchiko Music Box Forest, which specializes in musical instruments, which can meet the cultural and artistic needs of different tourists. • Theme Parks: The bus will stop at various theme parks, such as Fuji-Q Highland and Thomas Land, which have various thrilling roller coasters, suitable for tourists who like exciting rides and parent-child play. • Traditional Festivals: There is the Mount Fuji-Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival in mid-April, and the night lights illuminate the cherry trees on the north shore; the Kawaguchiko Vanilla Festival from late June to mid-July, the lakeside is dyed with purple lavender into gorgeous colors; the Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival in November, you can enjoy the traditional beauty of Mount Fuji with maple leaves all over the ground. Leisure and entertainment experience • Hot spring bathing: There are many hot spring hotels and hot spring baths around Kawaguchiko, such as Kawaguchiko Onsenji Open-air Bath No Yado Yumedono, etc. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of Mount Fuji while soaking in hot springs. • Water activities: In Kawaguchiko, you can experience water sports such as boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, etc., and feel the fun of water. • Mountaineering and hiking: There are many hiking routes around Kawaguchiko, suitable for tourists of different physical levels. You can also take a cable car to the top of Tenjoyama to enjoy the magnificent view of Kawaguchiko and Mount Fuji. Convenient transportation It is very convenient to get to Kawaguchiko from Tokyo. You can choose to take the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station and then transfer to other transportation; you can also take a bus from Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal directly to Kawaguchiko Station, the whole journey takes less than 2 hours.

  • Kaba Bus Yamanakako Amphibious Bus
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    󰺂6.8
    Yamanakako39.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Experience the wonders of land and water by bus
    Amphibious bus splashes into Lake Yamanakako
    󱨠Saved by 352 users󱨠84% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Watch the whole video. Japanese commentary. Bring the kids to experience it and he feels it is very fresh. You must book the tickets in advance. I thought I would buy the tickets on the day, but I accidentally saw that there was a ticket here and wanted to book it in advance. At that time, it showed that there were only 3 tickets for noon on a certain day in my itinerary in the week before and after, and the others were all booked.

  • Oshino hakkai
    5
    󰺂6.7
    Oshino32.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoExplore Oshino Hakkai and Ninja Village with Mt. Fuji View
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yamanashi Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󱓊World Heritage: Eight Clear Springs
    󱨜Mount Fuji reflected in spring
    󱨠Saved by 422 users󱨠256 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    苏河家园苏河家园

    Stepping into Oshino Hakkai is like stepping into a corridor of history. It is not just a body of water, but a poetic painting where tradition and nature blend perfectly. The traditional thatched-roof buildings by the ponds are simple and elegant, and the waterwheels turn slowly, as if telling ancient stories.

  • Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
    6
    󰺂6.6
    105907
    Fujikawaguchiko25.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Fairytale decor & observation deck
    󰋄Cable car for Fuji views
    󱨠Saved by 1055 users󱨠124 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    We only realized it was a Mt. Fuji observation deck after getting on the cable car. From the summit, you can take photos of Mt. Fuji and even swing on the swings (500 yen per swing), which was quite pleasant. Luckily, the day we climbed Mt. Fuji was sunny, and the view of the mountain was beautiful.

  • Lake Yamanaka
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    󰺂6.4
    Yamanakako39.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Lakeside cabin for summer retreat
    󱓊Feed swans & fish year-round
    󱨠Saved by 114 users󱨠38% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    风起鹰鲨风起鹰鲨

    Very beautiful lake, great location to see Mt. Fuji from afar. Get off at Mishima Station on the Shinkansen and take a 40-minute bus ride to the lake. There are many hotels nearby. I stayed at Matsuzou Hotel, which was very nice. There was a minibus at the door. You must try the Hippo bus, which is amphibious and very fun. You can also rent a pedal boat for 3,000 yen per hour. It's fun to pedal.

  • Mt.Fuji 5th station
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    󰺂6.3
    Narusawa33.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊View Mt. Fuji from 7562 ft
    󱓊Gift shops & restaurants abound
    󱨠Saved by 230 users󱨠254 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    mosy2018mosy2018

    Very beautiful snow mountain, Just as people described before, Like an inverted fan, Very beautiful. First, I looked down at the mountain from the plane, The picture was very clear, The air felt very clean, There was no pollution in the atmosphere, So the mountain was also very beautiful. Then I climbed the mountain in person near Shizuoka. It is said that there are deer and bears on the mountain, People and nature coexist, I feel very good when I climb this mountain, The natural and harmonious scenery makes people linger.

  • Oishi Park
    9
    󰺂5.9
    Fujikawaguchiko22.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoOishi Park - Fuji Views and Colorful Seasons Await
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yamanashi Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󱓊Make & enjoy blueberry jam
    󱨜Lavender fields & Mt. Fuji views
    󱨠Saved by 396 users󱨠77% positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    A park near Lake Kawaguchi, it is very beautiful. If the weather is good, you can see the whole view of Mount Fuji. Unfortunately, there were too many clouds on the day we arrived, which covered the top of Mount Fuji. There are also white swans by the lake, you can take a photo with them. Various flowers are also planted by the lake. There are flowers everywhere all year round. Many of the names are heard for the first time. It is nice to walk around.

  • Arakurayama Sengen Park
    10
    󰺂5.4
    Fujiyoshida27.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Yamanashi Prefecture
    Highlights:
    Fuji & pagoda cherry blossoms
    󱨜100-meter-high Fuji panorama
    󱨠Saved by 248 users󱨠66% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    mamppmampp

    It is a view that is beyond words. Yi is one of the most famous places in the world that you cannot miss when you have the chance to see Mt. Fuji.

What Best Things to Do are there in Yamanashi Prefecture?
These are all Best Things to Do in Yamanashi Prefecture:Mount Fuji, Fuji-Q Highland, Lake Kawaguchi, Kaba Bus Yamanakako Amphibious Bus, Oshino hakkai
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yamanashi Prefecture?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yamanashi Prefecture include:Mount Fuji:4.8, Fuji-Q Highland:4.7, Lake Kawaguchi:4.7, Kaba Bus Yamanakako Amphibious Bus:4.4, Oshino hakkai:4.5
At what locations in Yamanashi Prefecture can Best Things to Do in Yamanashi Prefecture be found?
The Best Things to Do in Yamanashi Prefecture are mainly located in:Mount Fuji:Fujinomiya, Fuji-Q Highland:Fujiyoshida, Lake Kawaguchi:Fujikawaguchiko, Kaba Bus Yamanakako Amphibious Bus:Yamanakako, Oshino hakkai:Oshino
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