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Saruhashi - the Monkey Bridge
Ingeniously designed Saruhashi in Otsuki is one of Japan's oldest and most famous bridges.
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Activities
Visiting Mikimoto Pearl Island
On Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba you can learn all about cultured pearls and Kokichi Mikimoto, the 'Pearl King'. You can..
Activities
Experience Toba's Ama Diver Culture
Meet Japan’s female free divers at an Osatsu Kamado ama hut in Toba, and learn about the ancient and fascinating culture of th..
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Culture
Shirahige Shrine
The "floating" tori at Shirahige Shrine is smaller than the tori at Miyajima, but forms a beautiful scene against the backdrop of..
Culture
Will You Fight Or Just Watch?
Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Culture
Crystal Sound Museum
Crystal Sound is a free museum in Shosenkyo with a collection of precious gemstones from around the world. The museum shop is a..
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Shosenkyo Ropeway
Take Shosenkyo Ropeway to the summit of Mount Shozaburo for panoramic views of Kofu basin, the Japanese Alps and Mount Fuji. The..
Activities
Autumn Colors at Shosenkyo Gorge
Shosenkyo Gorge has magnificent scenery and is famous for autumn color. An easy trail runs along the river from the gorge entrance..
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Saruhashi - the Monkey Bridge
Yamanashi
Shirahige Shrine
Shiga
Otsuki Station in Yamanashi
Yamanashi
Lake Yamanaka Diamond Fuji Weeks
Yamanashi
Suginami Cedar Avenue in Nikko
Tochigi
Toba Hot Springs
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Transportation
A Road Trip Through Tohoku
Kim BTraveling around Japan by car offers some unique ways to connect with the country. You can uncover plenty of hidden gems, or even..
Activities
Fujinomiya Trail - Part 1
Elena LisinaFujinomiya Trail is the shortest, though not the easiest, way to the summit of Mt. Fuji. On the way up there were many surprises...
Activities
Fujinomiya Trail - Part 2
Elena LisinaThe descent was harder than the ascent. Even though I wasn't able to climb to the summit, my experience was a precious exp..
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The Venus Line, Nagano
Rey WatersA skyline drive along the Nagano Prefecture mountains. Hike the highlands, wetlands and ponds to scenic vistas. Chill out from the..