6 Activities Hike at Nishizawa Gorge Joe Peters Take a day hike throught the Nishizawa Gorge in Yamanashi
Culture Kubota Itchiku Museum Varsha Vaswati A museum built by the artist Kubota Itchiku himself, showcasing his handmade Kimonos with the traditional art of Tsujigahana
Activities Horseback in the Foothills of Fuji Lauren Jade Hill Read about my experience of horseback riding on Kiso ranch in the foothills of Mt Fuji, and find out how to visit the ranch yourself...
Activities Swan Boat Rental, Lake Kawaguchiko Jessica A Paje Too late for climbing season? Make your trip to see the iconic Mt. Fuji an unforgettable one by renting a swan boat at Lake Ka..
Culture Re-building Kofu Castle Cathy Cawood Although Kofu Castle was a ruin, authentic replicas of one of the towers and one of the gates have been built by referring to 16th..
14 Toko-ji in Kofu Cathy Cawood This Kamakura Period temple has a dry garden with magnificent standing rocks, and a pond shaped like the ideogram for 'dr..
16 Kai-Zenkoji Cathy Cawood Temple in Kofu City, Yamanashi, established by Takeda Shingen with a large gate and main hall, and an outstanding koi pond.
Culture Fujikawaguchiko Herb Festival Imogen Riethmuller There's a multitude of things to see around Lake Kawaguchiko, including the annual summer herb festival, the Music Forest ..