Camping & Trekking Shosenkyo Gorge Todd Wojnowski Shosenkyo Gorge is a beautiful strip along the Arakawa River in Yamanashi Prefecture. Especially beautiful in the autumn, Shosenkyo..
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..
6 Activities Fuji-Q Highland Ice Skating Eriko Fukui Fuji-Q Highland Ice skating is open in Winter until the first weekend of April. You can skate under open skies with close up views..
8 Outdoors Chureito Pagoda, Fujiyoshida Nicole Bauer The Chureito Pagoda in Fujiyoshida, a 10-minute train ride from Kawaguchiko is a popular spot for viewing and photographing Mount..
Activities Vistas of Mt. Fuji and Retro Town Walking Tour Featured Guided walking tour in Fujiyoshida: two iconic Mount Fuji views, making decorative sushi rolls, a visit to a wonderful tea sho..
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..
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..
Camping & Trekking Climbing Mount Kinpu Steve Morton Mount Kinpu: With its lush forests, rocky paths, even bigger boulders and spectacular views, this is a great place to experience..