Activities Oshino Hakkai Cathy Cawood Tourist area centered around 8 spring fed ponds at the base of Mount Fuji has a village of thatched roof houses and a working water..
9 Culture Kyosho-ji on Takeda Michi Cathy Cawood Small Kofu temple on the way to Takeda Shrine with a wabi-sabi atmosphere enhanced by crumbling plaster, uneven stepping stones..
12 Hachiman Shrine in Kofu Cathy Cawood Small shrine in Kofu surrounded by rampant summer growth, with many trees and large rocks behind, and an attractive pond.
Culture Inishie-no-Michi in Kofu Cathy Cawood A mapped trail between Kofu JR Station and Kai-Zenkoji visits the five Kofu Gozan temples that enjoyed Shingen Takeda's patronage...
16 Stormy Skies over Kawaguchi-ko Imogen Riethmuller The thunderclouds roll in over Kawaguchi-ko, creating a dramatic atmosphere at the otherwise calm and peaceful lake.
15 Takeda Shrine Cathy Cawood Kofu shrine dating from late Meiji was built on the ruins of Takeda Shingen's fortified home, and has a museum with artifacts..
Activities Forest Adventure Mt Fuji, Yamanashi Jessica A Paje Trepidation, achievement, laughter and excitement: Welcome to Forest Adventure at Mt Fuji in the Yamanashi prefecture. The Adv..
7 Food The Secret to a Great Tofu Dessert Su Stori Fruit farm in Yamanashi Prefecture. Enjoy delicious seasonal fruit in the middle of the Minami Alps.