Culture A Half Day Trip to Uji Cordelia Ding If you're short on time, sightseeing in Uji can be limited to about half a day, as it is only about a thirty-minute train ride from Kyoto Station and central
Area Fujiyoshida Fujiyoshida city is located in Yamanashi prefecture and is the gateway to Mt. Fuji. It is the hometown of the picturesque Fuji Sengen Jinja shrine and the Fuji-Q Highland theme park.
Area Kofu Kofu is surrounded by mountains, with Mount Fuji, Mount Kimpu, Mount Shirane and Mount Kai-koma enclosing Yamanashi Prefecture's capital. An easy day trip, Kofu is only 90 minutes by train..
Activities Lake Tanuki Amanda Ho In good weather, Mount Fuji can be seen reflecting on the still waters of the lake.
12 Accommodation Fall Views From Fuji's 5th Station Cathy Cawood Halfway up Mount Fuji Fall arrives early, and views from the Subaru Line Fifth Station, where many climbers start their ascent, are truly magnificent.
Activities Bridges and Boats on the Uji River Cathy Cawood Explore the beautiful area along the banks of the Uji River between ancient Uji Bridge and Amagase Dam.
23 Activities Miho-no-Matsubara in Shimizu Illaura Rossiter at Shimizu, a suburb of Shizuoka in central Japan, Miho-no-Matsubara is a beautiful seaside pine grove, with a quaint local legend and a great view of Mount