Activities Yamanashi Cherry Blossom Guide Cathy Cawood Guide to some of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamanashi Prefecture
Activities The Tale of the Tanuki at Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Rachelle Joy Potente Riding the ropeway brings you to a beautiful area where you can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Find out about the crazy..
Outdoors Trip to Aokigahara Forest Michael Ying A short day trip to one of the most infamous forests in all of Japan.
Activities Narusawa Ice Cave The Narusawa Ice Cave is a lava tube located in the Aokigahara forest, in the part that belongs to Narusawa Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is..
Activities Lake Yamanaka Diamond Fuji Weeks 2026 Early - Late Feb Want to photograph 'Diamond Fuji'? Only in February do the settled weather and the sun's position create the opportunity..
Camping & Trekking Climbing Mount Mitsu-toge Nicole Bauer Every third Monday in July Japan celebrates umi-no-hi (Marine Day), when many Japanese take a trip to the beach to show their gratitude..
Activities Fuji-Q’s New Motorcycle Rollercoaster: Zokkon! Farah Bassyouni About two hours from Tokyo, deep into southeastern Yamanashi and next to the base of Mt. Fuji, is the famous Fuji-Q Highland amusement..
Sports & Fitness Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park Geoff Day With a pristine location near the base of Mt. Fuji, Fuji-Q Highland theme park offers fantastic views from towering rides that will..