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Get closer to Mount Fuji and the Five Lakes
Top Attractions in Yamanashi
Around Yamanashi
Yamanashi Top 10
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![Mount Fuji to Charge Climbing Fees]( "Mount Fuji to Charge Climbing Fees")
1Mount Fuji to Charge Climbing Fees
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![Japan's Most Welcoming City]( "Japan's Most Welcoming City")
2Japan's Most Welcoming City
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![Fuji-Q’s New Motorcycle Rollercoaster: Zokkon!]( "Fuji-Q’s New Motorcycle Rollercoaster: Zokkon!")
3Fuji-Q’s New Motorcycle Rollercoaster: Zokkon!
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![Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji]( "Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji")
4Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji
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![INDEN-YA: An Over 400-year-old Crafts Business]( "INDEN-YA: An Over 400-year-old Crafts Business")
5INDEN-YA: An Over 400-year-old Crafts Business
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![25 Authentic Activities in Minobu]( "25 Authentic Activities in Minobu")
625 Authentic Activities in Minobu
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![Of Tea Cakes, Financiers and Old Friends]( "Of Tea Cakes, Financiers and Old Friends")
7Of Tea Cakes, Financiers and Old Friends
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![Whispers of Time & Wisdom in Minobu]( "Whispers of Time & Wisdom in Minobu")
8Whispers of Time & Wisdom in Minobu
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![AWAUMI Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort]( "AWAUMI Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort")
9AWAUMI Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort
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![Shakushiyama Gateway Camp]( "Shakushiyama Gateway Camp")
10Shakushiyama Gateway Camp
Fujiyoshida
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![Fuji Shibazakura Festival]( "Fuji Shibazakura Festival")
1Fuji Shibazakura Festival
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![Maples Corridor at Kawaguchi-ko]( "Maples Corridor at Kawaguchi-ko")
2Maples Corridor at Kawaguchi-ko
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![Mount Fuji Marathon]( "Mount Fuji Marathon")
3Mount Fuji Marathon
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![Lake Yamanaka Diamond Fuji Weeks]( "Lake Yamanaka Diamond Fuji Weeks")
4Lake Yamanaka Diamond Fuji Weeks
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![Hina Doll Festival in Enzan]( "Hina Doll Festival in Enzan")
5Hina Doll Festival in Enzan
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![223 Fujisan Festival]( "223 Fujisan Festival")
6223 Fujisan Festival
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![Houtou Fudou Eatery in Kawaguchiko]( "Houtou Fudou Eatery in Kawaguchiko")
7Houtou Fudou Eatery in Kawaguchiko
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![Rainbow Flower Festival]( "Rainbow Flower Festival")
8Rainbow Flower Festival
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![Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival]( "Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival")
9Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival
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![Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji]( "Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji")
10Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji
Culture
Upcoming Yamanashi Events
Culture
Shingen-ko Festival in Kofu City 2026
Shingen-ko is the biggest samurai festival in Japan. The festival takes place in spring and the highlight is a procession through..
Culture
Hina Doll Festival in Enzan 2026
Antique hina doll sets from the Meiji and Showa Eras, as well as special hanging hina decorations and beautifully made padded fabric..
Activities
Fuji Shibazakura Festival 2026
The Fuji Shibazakura Festival occurs between April - May every year, celebrating springtime with the arrival of the moss phlox blooms...
Where to eat in Yamanashi
Food
Houtou Fudou Eatery in Kawaguchiko
Ilona LinHoutou is a popular dish in Japan originated from Yamanashi, and Houtou Fudou is a great place to try it.
Food
Of Tea Cakes, Financiers and Old Friends
Scott BrausePatisserie Bebe Nature offers a complete selection of the finest European desserts and confections, and a novel way to create a..
Food
Momiji Tei by Lake Kawaguchi
Sleiman AziziHomemade hoto noodles at Momiji Tei, near Mount Fuji in central Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture. Rustic flavour, a hot spring for..
Places to stay in Yamanashi
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Accommodation
Kozantei Ubuya
Peter LinKozantei Ubuya is an excellent traditional Ryokan in Kawaguchiko. It offers excellent food, great views of Mt. Fuji and a relaxing..
Accommodation
Camping at Motosuko Lake & Mt. Fuji
Nathan HoernigFinally, the quintessential North American-style campground with open, on-ground campfires; lots of trees; a beautiful lake and..
Latest Yamanashi Reports
Culture
25 Authentic Activities in Minobu
Sébastien DuvalUncover authentic Minobu with exciting, unique activities in English and other languages.
Culture
Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji
Tom FayJapan is enriched with deep spiritual traditions, most notably Buddhism and Shinto, the two main religions which intertwine and..
Culture
INDEN-YA: An Over 400-year-old Crafts Business
Veronica CarnevaleFounded in 1582, INDEN-YA is one of the few remaining practitioners of traditional Japanese leatherworking and offers a range of..