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Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨)
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★★★★★ 4/5
Review: Really worth visiting!

Yamanashi Prefecture serves as the starting point for the Yoshida Trail, the primary path leading to the summit of Mount Fuji. The area is also renowned for the Fuji Five Lakes, offering opportunities to explore forests, caves, and small museums, as well as indulge in local cuisine and crafts. Yamanashi is celebrated for its pristine water, which is utilized in the production of exceptional sake and whiskey, regarded as some of the finest in Japan. Orchards brimming with cherries, strawberries, peaches, and other fruits dot the region, while Yamanashi’s vineyards contribute significantly to Japan’s wine production. Nestled in the mountains, Yamanashi’s lesser-known temples and shrines provide a serene and contemplative experience for visitors seeking tranquility.

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Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨)

Our Recommendation
★★★★★ 4/5
Really worth visiting!

Yamanashi Prefecture serves as the starting point for the Yoshida Trail, the primary path leading to the summit of Mount Fuji. The area is also renowned for the Fuji Five Lakes, offering opportunities to explore forests, caves, and small museums, as well as indulge in local cuisine and crafts. Yamanashi is celebrated for its pristine water, which is utilized in the production of exceptional sake and whiskey, regarded as some of the finest in Japan. Orchards brimming with cherries, strawberries, peaches, and other fruits dot the region, while Yamanashi’s vineyards contribute significantly to Japan’s wine production. Nestled in the mountains, Yamanashi’s lesser-known temples and shrines provide a serene and contemplative experience for visitors seeking tranquility.

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Places to visit in Tokyo

Shosenkyo Gorge

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Take the ropeway to up the gorge to enjoy the spectacular view
Best time to visit: Autumn
Duration: 1-3 hour
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

Shosenkyo Gorge is a stunning scenic spot located in the city of Minobu in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park and is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, as well as its rich cultural heritage. Shosenkyo Gorge is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of nature….

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Narusawa Ice Cave

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Ice Cave right by the foot of Mt. Fuji
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: Adults: 350 yen, Child: 200 yen
Activities: Sightseeing

The cave was discovered in the late 19th century and has since become a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. The cave is approximately 300 meters long and boasts stunning stalactites and stalagmites made of ice, as well as an underground lake. The temperature inside the cave remains constant at around 0°C, creating an environment that allows ice to form and persist year-round…

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Fugaku-Fuketsu

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Visit this cave along with the Narusawa Ice Cave as it is close by
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: Adults: 350 yen, Child: 200 yen
Activities: Sightseeing

The Fugaku-Fuketsu, located on the majestic Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, is a natural wonder that draws visitors from all over the world. Also known as Tomigatake Fuefuki, this stunning cave is a prime example of the breathtaking natural beauty found in Japan. The Wind Cave is a limestone cave, formed over many thousands of years by the accumulation of mineral deposits from water that flowed through the rock.

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Nishizawa Gorge

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Might be worth checking out if you are a nature lover
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 1-3 hours
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing, Shopping

The Nishizawa Gorge also known as Nishi-Sawa Keikoku, is a picturesque valley located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The valley is known for its beautiful landscape, and it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The Nishi-Sawa Valley is located in the northern part of Yamanashi Prefecture, and it is surrounded by the Southern Japanese Alps.

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Oshino-hakkai

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Location where you will get a great view of Mt. Fuji on a sunny day
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

Oshino-hakkai is a breathtakingly beautiful natural scenery in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The area is located near the city of Kofu and is known for its stunningly beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. The area is famous for its unique geological formations and breathtaking scenery that has inspired countless artists, photographers, and tourists from all over the world. . …

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FujiQ Highland

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Famous for its scary and riveting attractions
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: Several hours
Price: Depends on day
Activities: Sightseeing, Shopping

If you are heading to Mount Fuji and have some time to spare, perhaps its worth considering investing your time in visiting this theme park. Considered one of the most popular theme park after Tokyo Disney land and Universal Studio Japan, FujiQ Highland has the scariest roller coasters as well as having a house of terror where you walk for 50 minutes within the attraction designed to spook you…..

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Potential Itineraries

A Cultural Day Trip to Kamakura

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
A great travel option if you want to stay close to Tokyo
Number of Days: 1 day
Sub-destination: Kamakura
Best time to visit: All year
Activities:

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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1~2 Day trip to Hakone

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Experience the Japanese Onsen culture
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Hakone
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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1~2 Day trip to Nikko

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Experience Mother Nature while learning about Japanese History
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Nikko
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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