Yamanashi Prefecture is mostly known for the place where great Mt.Fuji is located (shared with Shizuoka prefecture). It’s a small prefecture with full of attractions with a view of Mt.Fuji. It is easy to access from Tokyo even for a day-trip.
Visit Yamanashi and play around Mt.Fuji!
=Places to Visit=
FujiQ Highland
One of Japan’s most popular theme parks, which is mostly known for thrilling rides includes record breaking roller coasters and haunted house. The park also have many attractions for kids and those who is not looking for thrills!
Chureito Pagoda
One of the most superb view in Japan! Recommended to visit during cherry blossom season in spring when the view of three great things (Mt.Fuji,the pagoda and cherry blossom) can be captured in one!
Lake Yamanaka
The popular lake besides Mt. Fuji. Enjoy the view of Mt.Fuji over the lake!
Lake Kawaguchi
The most touristic and accessible lake from Tokyo!
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Visit Glorious Fuji Five Lakes!!
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Shosenkyo Gorge
One of the most beautiful gorges in Japan which is a part of Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. Visit there for autumn foliage!
=Food and Shopping=
Houto Noodle
Yamanashi’s No.1 local dish, Houto is flat udon noodles stewed with vegetables in miso based soup. There are numbers of Hoto restaurants in Yamanashi but I recommend “Houtou Fudou” which is great franchised restaurants located in 4 places in Yamanashi.
HOUTOU FUDOU "Japan Japanese Food Fujiyama Kawaguchiko"
From Tokyo, on the Chuo Highway head toward Kawaguchi-ko. Get off at Kawaguchi-ko I.C, Take Route 138 toward Motosuko…www.houtou-fudou.jp
Grapes and Wines
Yamanashi is the prefecture most wineries in Japan locates and Japan’s greatest wine producing area, especially the city called Katsunuma. If you wanna taste great wine, this is the place to visit.
↓↓ Numbers of express bus services are available from Tokyo to many tourist attractions in Yamanashi! Check the link for more details! ↓↓
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