The Japanese word for firework is hanabi. Hana means 'flower' and bi means 'fire'. On 1st of August I went to see flowers of fire blooming in the firework festival at Lake Yamanaka. Before the fireworks I saw a beautiful sunset with M..
Considered one of Japan's premiere cycling events the iconic, annual Mount Fuji Long Ride event invites cycling veterans and beginners alike to the foothills of Yamanashi to cycle around the Fuji Five Lakes region in the shadow of Mount Fuji. Par..
Tsuru is a remote city in Yamanashi Prefecture near the base of Mt. Fuji that's renowned for having the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center. All train enthusiasts will be hard-pressed to find a better museum as the Maglev can be seen on some days when it runs on a test track, where it..
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 from Tokyo. Visitors can savor the city's renowned local fruits and fine wine, and take a dip in hot sp..
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and is 3776m above sea level. Mt.Fuji is also known as a World Heritage Site. More than 200,000 people climb to the top of Mt.Fuji every year, over 30% coming from overseas. Mt.Fuji is a mountain where people around the world gather and can be friendly. Te..
Houtou is a famous local specialty in Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a type of dish that is made with flat udon noodles and vegetables, and a miso-based soup that is very rich and thick like a stew. Many Japanese people rarely consider it to be an udon ..
After wandering around Seisen-ryo and enjoying the idyllic rural scenery I found myself in need of sustenance, and after a short search I found just what I wanted - a charming bakery with a French name and very tasty looking bread.I selected olive fo..
In La Ville de Gaspard et Lisa, next to the entrance of Fuji-Q Highland Park, you will find Les Rêves Salon de Thé. The French style café opened in 2015. Service starts at 11 in the morning (10 o’clock on weekends and public..
Tominoko Hotel is one of several hotels that sit along the edge of Lake Kawaguchi in southern Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a reasonably priced hotel that offers incredible views of the lake and Mt. Fuji. The staff are very friendly and accommodating ..
Mt Fuji is a beautiful mountain not to be missed when visiting Japan. And Fujiyoshida is the perfect place to base yourself without as many of the tourists in nearby Kawaguchiko. Fujiyoshida Youth Hostel is part of the Japan Youth Hostel Association ..
What are the first things that come to your mind when you think of Japan? Tokyo, sushi, and probably the majestic Mount Fuji. Only two hours from metropolitan Tokyo you will find the perfect spot for a relaxing and fun weekend or even a short vacatio..
Rightfully earning its place within Japan’s list of top 100 waterfalls stands the impressive Nanatsu-gama-goden-no-taki. Nestled within the Chichibu-tama-kai National Park in Yamanashi Prefecture, these falls represent the crown in the jewel of..
The Fujisan World Heritage Center is a visitor information center in Yamanashi Prefecture that provides insights on Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located near Mt. Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes, this center, opened in June 2013, aims to be a ..
Located deep within Yamanashi Prefecture’s mountainous interior lays the picturesque Nishizawa Valley. Sitting at the foot of Mount Kobushi-ga-take, this natural wilderness consists of a network of deep canyons, gorges, and waterfalls formed by..
