Culture View Mt Fuji from Fujisan Express Victoria Vlisides Take a ride on the Fujisan Express and enjoy the view of Mount Fuji from this unique train experience in Yamanashi Prefecture,..
Culture Fuji Omuro-Sengen Shrine Cathy Cawood Cherry blossom and horseback archery festivals at the oldest shrine of Mount Fuji in Fuji-Kawaguchiko.
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..
9 Historical Lake Motosu at Mt Fuji in Photos Jessica A Paje Lake Motosu (本栖湖, Motosuko) is the westernmost lake of the Fuji Five Lakes located in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mt..
Museums Kubota Itchiku Museum Varsha Vaswati A museum built by the artist Kubota Itchiku himself, showcasing his handmade Kimonos with the traditional art of Tsujigahana
Festivals Country Festa in Moegi Village Late Oct The annual Country Festa in Moegi Village event has been running for 20 years now, and it includes over 60 market stalls selling..
Culture Oshino Ninja Village Featured In Yamanashi prefecture lies Oshino Ninja Village (Oshino Shinobi-no-sato), a place where you can experience all things ninja.
14 Culture Spring Festival at Erinji Cathy Cawood Spring festival held at Erinji Temple in Enzan every year on April 12th. Erinji Temple is famous for its cherry blossom.