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Things to Do in Yamanashi

The mass of the mountain seems impossibly huge against the dim sky (Photo: Meg Sing)

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If you're visiting Yamanashi, check out this list of top tips and things to do to make the most of your time there.

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Mount Fuji Long Ride 2019

Mount Fuji Long Ride 2019

Sep 8th 2019

Japan's premiere cycling event—the annual Mount Fuji Long Ride—invites cycling veterans and beginners alike to the foothil..

Yamanashi 13 ¥4,000
Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival 2025

Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival 2025

Early Aug

Four simultaneous firework displays lasting one hour at the Firework Festival at Lake Yamanaka, one of the Five Fuji Lakes in Yamanashi..

Yamanashi 2 Free Entry
Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park

Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park

Geoff Day

With a pristine location near the base of Mt. Fuji, Fuji-Q Highland theme park offers fantastic views from towering rides that will..

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Shosenkyo Gorge

Shosenkyo Gorge

Todd Wojnowski

Shosenkyo Gorge is a beautiful strip along the Arakawa River in Yamanashi Prefecture. Especially beautiful in the autumn, Shosenkyo..

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Kubota Itchiku Museum

Kubota Itchiku Museum

Varsha Vaswati

A museum built by the artist Kubota Itchiku himself, showcasing his handmade Kimonos with the traditional art of Tsujigahana

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