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..
Activities Yamanashi Cherry Blossom Guide Cathy Cawood Guide to some of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamanashi Prefecture
Exclusive Activities Mount Fuji Long Ride 2019 Sep 8th 2019 Past Event Japan's premiere cycling event—the annual Mount Fuji Long Ride—invites cycling veterans and beginners alike to the foothil..
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 Akeno Sunflower Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Mid Aug The annual Akeno Sunflower Festival is a highlight on the summer event calendar, offering the chance to enjoy fields upon fields..
Activities Strawberry Picking in Nakajima Park Ramon Geoffrey Evangelista Spend the day picking and eating sweet strawberries in Yamanashi's Nakajima park. There are different varieties that you can..
Outdoors Fruit Picking in Nakagomi Orchard Featured Pick and feast on fresh, sweet fruits from Nakagomi Orchard in Yamanashi, a place named "King of fruits".
Activities Thomas Land Christmas 2026 Early Nov - Late Dec From early November to late December, the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park will host a fun Thomas Land Christmas event. The event..