Observatory / Outlook Spots in Yamanashi Area

  • Yamanakako Panoramic Observatory
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    Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunyamanakakomura Hirano
    This observation dock is located along between Lake Yamanaka and Mikuni Pass along Prefectural Route 730. During the day, visitors can enjoy views of Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji, and on clear days you can even see as far as the Southern Japan Alps. During the sunset, the sky and the lake are tinted red by the setting sun, creating a truly mystical sight. The ocean of silver grass that grows in the surrounding area treats visitors to especially beautiful sights in the fall.
  • Lake Motosu West Bank Park (Nakanokura observation area )
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Minamikoma-gun Minobucho Nakano Kura
  • Fuji Subaru Line Osawa Carpark View Point
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Narusawamura Fujisan
  • Yamasuso Inishie no Michi Lookout
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Pref. Koufushi Atagomachi
    This scenic lookout is located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It offers views of Kofu Station, Kofu Castle, the Kofu Basin, and the far-off Southern Japan Alps. During the cherry blossom season, the facilities of the Kofu City waterworks bureau located behind the benches are opened to the public, allowing visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms. Being a rest spot along the Yamasuso Inishie no Michi (a walking and cycling trail with historical ties to Takeda Shingen), the lookout is visited by many people.
  • Kannondaira
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Kobuchisawachou
    This scenic park is located south of Mt. Amigasa, part of the Yatsugatake Mountain Range, at an altitude of 1,560 meters. The area is visited by many climbers and hikers as it serves as the start of the Yatsugatake Mountains climbing and hiking trails. The Fujimidaira Observatory located along the Yatsugatake Kogen Line as you head north towards Kannondaira features views of Mt. Fuji, the Chichibu Mountains, and the Southern Alps, making it a great place to enjoy nature.
  • 5th Station Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Narusawamura Fujisan
  • Ginga Railway Observatory Park
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Nirasaki-shi Hosakamachi Miyakubo
  • kenkonomori miharashihiroba
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Pref. Koufushi Hagurochou Katayama 1748
  • Hatta Furusato Tenmonkan Sirius
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Minami-Alps Yagoshima 2727

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Yamanashi prefecture is the proud home of one of Japan’s most celebrated icons: Mount Fuji. Although the mountain straddles both Yamanashi and Shizuoka, the most breathtaking views of Fuji-san can be seen from the Fuji Five Lakes north of the mountain in Yamanashi prefecture. The plethora of outdoor activities in and around the lakes all have the benefit of the country’s highest mountain as their backdrop, and we can assure you that it is an unforgettable sight.

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