📝 Articles about Yamanashi
Yamataka Jindai Zakura: Japan's Oldest Cherry Tree (2,000 Years Old)
樹齢2000年とも伝わる日本最古級の一本桜。日本三大桜の一つ、山梨・実相寺の神代桜を紹介します。…
Kawaura Onsen Yamagatakan (Mitomi, Yamanashi City)
A lone mountain inn near Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, famed for a grand bath that carr…
Yumura Onsen (Kofu City)
A calm hot spring quarter close to central Kofu, with twelve centuries of history and ties…
Hottarakashi Onsen (Yamanashi City)
An open-air day-use bath on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Kofu Basin and Mount Fuji…
Fujiyama Onsen (Fujiyoshida City)
A natural hot spring at the foot of Mount Fuji, a day-use bath whose grand wooden hall ope…
Masutomi Onsen (Hokuto City)
A mountain spa known for its high radium content, cherished as a cure retreat where bather…
Nishiyama Onsen Narada (Hayakawa Town, Keiunkan)
An ancient spring deep in the Southern Alps, famed as a hidden retreat home to an inn rega…
Shimobe Onsen (Minobu Town)
Known as a secret healing spring of the warlord Takeda Shingen, a quiet retreat of streams…
Yamanakako Onsen Beni Fuji no Yu (Yamanakako Village)
A highland day-use bath at a thousand meters, where a sweeping open-air pool looks out on …
Kawaguchiko Onsen Village (Fujikawaguchiko Town)
A cluster of hot springs at the heart of the Fuji Five Lakes area, where you can soak whil…
Isawa Onsen (Fuefuki City)
A welcoming hot spring town on the eastern edge of the Kofu Basin, surrounded by vineyards…
Fuji Five Lakes Scenic Drive Course
A scenic drive around the five lakes that ring Mount Fuji. From Lake Yamanaka to Lake Moto…
Kofu Takeda Shingen Historical Walking Course
Kofu is the castle town shaped by the warlord Takeda Shingen. This route visits Takeda Shr…
Shosenkyo Gorge Hiking Half-Day Course
Shosenkyo boasts some of Japan’s finest gorge scenery. This half-day hike takes in strange…
Katsunuma Winery Hopping One-Day Course
Katsunuma is the birthplace of Japanese wine. This grown-up route visits historic wineries…
Lake Kawaguchiko and Mount Fuji Scenic One-Day Course
Lake Kawaguchiko offers some of the finest views of Mount Fuji. This one-day route links l…
Awabi no Nigai: A Savory Preserved Delicacy of the Mountains
Abalone slowly simmered in soy sauce is a rare delicacy unique to Yamanashi, a preserved f…
Otsuke Dango of Otsuki: A Rustic Dumpling Soup
Wheat flour dumplings simmered with seasonal vegetables in a miso broth make up this Otsuk…
Peaches: Juicy Pride of the Yamanashi Orchards
Boasting one of the largest harvests in Japan, Yamanashi peaches grow under abundant sunsh…
Koshu Grapes: A Land of Many Varieties on Alluvial Fans
Blessed with well drained alluvial fans and abundant sunshine, Yamanashi is one of Japan l…
Shingen Mochi: Yamanashi Sweet of Soybean Flour and Black Syrup
Soft mochi dusted with roasted soybean flour and drizzled with black syrup is a signature …
Koshu Wine: Heart of Japanese Wine Around Katsunuma
Centered on Katsunuma, the city of Koshu is one of the birthplaces of Japanese wine, where…
Basashi: Fresh Sliced Raw Horse Meat of the Mountains
Fine grained and clean tasting horse meat served raw as basashi is a deeply savory dish of…
Kofu Torimotsu-ni: Glossy Sweet and Savory Chicken Giblets
Chicken liver, gizzard, heart, and immature egg yolks glazed in a sweet and savory sauce m…
Yoshida Udon: Firm Chewy Noodles at the Foot of Mount Fuji
Handmade udon from Fujiyoshida is famous for its thick, remarkably firm strands, topped wi…
Houtou: Yamanashi Signature Simmered Noodle Hotpot
Flat wide noodles and a generous mix of vegetables simmered in a miso broth form a dish ro…
Nishizawa Keikoku, a Clear Stream Power Spot of Cascading Falls in Yamanashi
A gorge of emerald clear streams and linked falls, home to the Nanatsugama Godan no Taki c…
Nagato Shrine, a Deep Mountain Ascetic Power Spot in Yamanashi
An old mountain faith shrine reached by a path along a clear stream, holding legends of Ya…
Keirinji, a Wish-Granting Power Spot at Kanouga Pond in Yamanashi
An old temple founded in the Muromachi period, known for the wish-granting Kanouga Pond an…
Arayayama Shrine Okumiya, a Top Fortune Power Spot in Yamanashi
A money fortune shrine on the second station of Mount Fuji, counted among the three great …
Miwa Shrine, an Old Matchmaking Power Spot Honoring Omononushi in Yamanashi
An old shrine linked to Omiwa Shrine in Nara that honors Omononushi, a god of bonds, a qui…
Kanazakura Shrine, a Mountain Faith Power Spot of Fortune and Crystal in Yamanashi
An old mountain faith shrine that reveres Mount Kinpu as its sacred body, known for crysta…
Senga Falls, a Cleansing and Fortune Power Spot in Shosenkyo, Yamanashi
A roughly 30-meter waterfall in Shosenkyo chosen among the finest in Japan, wrapped in neg…
Kaina Shrine, an Ancient Power Spot Tucked into Central Kofu in Yamanashi
A venerable old shrine in central Kofu that has watched over the region since the days of …
Otsukayama, a Cleansing Power Spot Honoring Yamato Takeru in Yamanashi
A low hill regarded as a root of Fuji worship, honoring the ancient hero Yamato Takeru, wh…
Haha no Shirataki Falls, a Quiet Waterfall Power Spot in Yamanashi
A roughly 20-meter waterfall hidden behind Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, where Fuji pilgrims onc…
Yamanashi Winter Travel 2026: Winter Mt. Fuji, Lake Yamanaka & Lake Kawaguchi
山梨の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。河口湖イルミネーション・山中湖・富士山など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Yamanashi Autumn Foliage 2026: Mt. Fuji Foothills, Shosenkyo & Nishizawa Gorge
山梨の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。昇仙峡・富士山麓・西沢渓谷など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Yamanashi Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Yamanashi. Spring sakura viewing guide…
Yamanashi Local Gourmet Guide: Hoto
Discover Yamanashi''s unique local cuisine including ほうとう. A food lover''s guide to the be…
Rainy Day in Yamanashi: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Yamanashi! Discover top indoor attractions including 山梨県立美術…
Yamanashi Food Guide: Hoto, Koshu Wine & Yoshida Udon
Yamanashi combines mountain traditions with vineyard innovation. The hearty hoto noodle st…
Shosenkyo Gorge: Spectacular Scenery Woven by Japan's Most Beautiful Gorge and Strange Rocks
Shosenkyo Gorge, a special scenic spot in the northwest of Kofu City. Natural art created …
Koshu Wine: Visiting Yamanashi's Vineyards, the Birthplace of Japanese Wine
Yamanashi Koshu, recognized worldwide as a Japanese wine production area. Dry white wine u…
Fuefuki Peach Blossom Paradise: Spring Spectacle of Yamanashi Turning Pink
Yamanashi's Fuefuki City, Japan's top peach production area. In spring, 360-degree peach b…
Yatsugatake Highland: Refreshing Journey Through Majestic Mountains and Highland Resorts
Yatsugatake with mountains exceeding 2,000m elevation. Nature treasure trove enjoying high…
Oshino Hakkai: Mysterious Spring Pools Created by Mt. Fuji's Subterranean Water
8 springs of Oshino Hakkai created by Mt. Fuji snowmelt water permeating over many years. …
Takeda Shrine: General Guardian Shrine of Kofu Enshrining Sengoku Hero Takeda Shingen
Takeda Shrine, Yamanashi's general guardian shrine enshrining famous Sengoku general Taked…
Kawaguchiko Sakura with Mt. Fuji: Postcard-Like Spring Spectacle
Spectacular scenery of Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms overlapping. The contrast of Kawaguchi…
Kofu Castle (Maizuru Castle): Famous Edo-Period Castle Revived at the Center of Kofu City
Kofu Castle at the center of Kofu City, a famous Edo-period castle with alternate name "Ma…
Minobu Kuonji Temple: Head Temple of Nichiren Buddhism, 400-Year-Old Weeping Cherry
Kuonji Temple, head temple of Nichiren Buddhism. Minobu Mountain's sacred mountain with fa…
Narusawa Ice Cave and Fugaku Wind Cave: Mysterious Caves Born from Mt. Fuji's Lava
Natural caves created by Mt. Fuji's lava: Narusawa Ice Cave and Fugaku Wind Cave. Cave exp…
Kiyosato Highland: Sacred Ground of Highland Resorts, Refreshing Summer Destination
Kiyosato Highland at 1,274m elevation, Yamanashi's highland resort popular as a center of …
Mt. Fuji Climbing: Emotional Mountain Journey Challenging Japan's Highest Peak
Emotional climbing to the summit of Mt. Fuji (3,776m), Japan's highest peak. Many climbers…
Saruhashi Bridge: Gorge Beauty of Yamanashi's Proud One of Japan's Three Unusual Bridges
Saruhashi, counted as one of "Japan's Three Unusual Bridges." Unique architectural beauty …
Daibosatsu Pass: Popular Mountain Hiking Featured in Literature
Daibosatsu Pass, famous as the setting of Nakazato Kaizan's epic novel. Mountain hiking co…
Isawa Onsen: Famous Hot Spring of Koshu in Japan's Leading Peach Blossom Paradise
Isawa Onsen in eastern Kofu Basin is a relatively new hot spring resort discovered acciden…
Koshu Grape Picking: Yamanashi with World's Highest Quality Grape Varieties
Enjoy authentic grape picking in Yamanashi, one of Japan's top grape production areas. Div…
Mt. Fuji World Heritage: Deeply Knowing the Charm of the Sacred Mountain of Faith
Mt. Fuji registered as World Cultural Heritage in 2013. A journey around the component ass…
Yamanakako Diamond Fuji: Miracle of the Sun Setting at Mt. Fuji's Summit
Diamond Fuji seen from Yamanakako, one of the Five Fuji Lakes, is a miraculous spectacle o…
Masutomi Onsen: Yamanashi's Remote Hot Spring, Therapeutic Waters Known for Radon Content
Masutomi Onsen, a remote hot spring in the mountains of Hokuto City, Yamanashi. One of Jap…
Nirasaki: Birthplace of Shingen and Original Landscape of Kai Province
Nirasaki City where Takeda Shingen was born is the center of Kai Province. Rural scenery s…
Fuji Five Lakes and Kawaguchiko — The Most Beautiful Place to View Mt. Fuji
Visit the Fuji Five Lakes region, particularly Lake Kawaguchi, for the most stunning refle…
Mt. Fuji 5th Station — Experience the Power of Japan's Sacred Peak Up Close
Visit the Mt. Fuji 5th Station at 2,300m elevation, the gateway to Japan's iconic sacred m…
Lake Kawaguchi — Premier Scenic Spot of the Fuji Five Lakes
Enjoy stunning views of Mt. Fuji reflected in Lake Kawaguchi, the most accessible of the F…