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Thomas Land

4.5

37 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamanashi Fujiyoshida-shi Shinnishihara 5-6-1

A theme park attached to Fuji-Q Highland Park right next to the Kawaguchiko Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. The theme park is centered around the English children's television show, Thomas the Tank Engine. There are a variety of rides to enjoy including Thomas's Treasure Adventure, an indoor ride where you'll ride a train around Sodor Island, the setting of the tale, searching for treasures, and Rock'n'Roll Duncan, where even kids as young as three years old can ride Duncan on the mountain railway line.

It’s a best place for Thomas fans kids to spend a few hours here. However, the area of the Thomas land is quite small and not much variety of games. The price of each game is overpriced, ¥400-¥500...
Kawaguchiko Museum of Art

4.0

35 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Kawaguchi 3170

Opened in 1991, the Kawaguchiko Museum of Art is an art museum at the base of Mt. Fuji housing mainly paintings, prints, and photographs depicting Mt. Fuji. It is famous for its Mt. Fuji Photo Award which began in 1999. Every year, there is a period when prize-winning pieces are displayed, drawing in many people.

The exhibition was alaways very well selected from artists. Give enough spaces for the art pieces. Especially on Mt. Fuji picturesfron many different direction can be seen in this museum.
Yamanashi Fujikawa Craft Park

4.0

33 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamanashi Pref. Minamikomagunminobuchou Shimoyama 159

This large 53-hectare park is located in Kyonan area, the southern part of Yamanashi Prefecture. The well-equipped park's facilities include large grassy spaces, a fort-style playground with a large playset, a massive hedge and tree maze, a large flower bed, a large splash pad, a dog park, a barbequing area, and a canoeing pool. The park also features a roadside station and an art museum, making it a great place to spend a day.

Great park, especially for families with young kids. Theres something for everyone. Playground, gardens, museum, Big grass areas for picnic playing, or just hanging out. Its in the mountains, so...
Kanzo-Yashiki, the Old Takano Home

4.0

42 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Enzankamiozo 1651-15

This old estate was the residence of the Takano family, who provided the medical herb used to make licorice for the Shogunate during the Edo period. Also known as kanzo-yashiki, or licorice estate, its exterior remains the way it looked in the late Edo period. It is notable for the two-tier raised roof in the middle of its gabled roof. Every spring, it hosts a Hina-kazari to Momo no Hana Matsuri (Hina Decoration and Peach Flower Festival). During the festival, the home is decorated by many gorgeous hina dolls, including hanging hina decorations, kyoho-bina, and kokin-bina.

”甘草屋敷の高野家住宅”はこの地で長百姓（おさびゃくしょう）を務めた家柄で、代々「伊兵衛」を名乗り、幕末には名主として名字帯刀が許されていたそうです。旧家の前の庭には、畑が広がっています。ここが”甘草”が栽培されていた畑です。高野家は江戸時代初期頃より薬草である甘草の栽培を始め、幕府御用として栽培と管理が命ぜられたので”甘草屋敷”と呼ばれるようになったそうです。納得！高野家住宅の特徴で...
Yamanashi Jewelry Museum

3.5

41 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Kofu Marunouchi 1-6-1 Yamanashi

"This exhibition facility is located inside the new Yamanashi Prefecture Disaster Prevention building along Prefectural Route 31 in Marunouchi 1-Chome, Kofu City. The exhibit's three themes, ""A timeline of people and jewelry,"" ""Those who give shape to jewelry,"" and ""the way of the craftsman,"" are always on display, and feature the history and techniques of Yamanashi's jewelry industry. In the special exhibition room, you can view the exhibit ""Modern Yamanashi Jewelry,"" featuring creations by young designers, and other exhibits regarding jewelry. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, you can view a live performance by a craftsman, and also try your hand at a jewel crafting experience."

甲府市に来ても、いつも車で通り越してしまっていたジュエリーミュージアムにやっと行ってきました。茶色のビルのやまなしプラザの一階にあります(入場無料)。山梨の宝飾業の歴史や技術、一大産地になった理由などが、とても分かりやすく展示されています。職人の技などが映像でも紹介されているので、ご覧になる事もおすすめします。
Jissoji Temple

4.5

28 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Mukawachouyamataka 2763

Designated as a National Natural Monument in 1922, and chosen as one of Japan's New 100 Best Trees, the Yamataka Jindai-zakura cherry is in Jissoji Temple, whose historical buildings were all lost due to two fires. However, it does feature the Jindai-zakura cherry-over 2000 years old-which blooms beautifully every peak season in early April, much to the delight of hanami visitors. Also, in the vast precincts, you will find 30 cherry trees ages 50 to 100, and roughly 100,000 daffodils and tulips planted in the flower garden.

2023年は、各地の桜は異例の速さで満開を迎えましたが実相寺の桜も03月下旬が見ごろでした。訪問したのは平日の昼前でしたが周辺の駐車場はほぼ満車状態でした。駐車料金は500円が中心で一部400円のところもありました。山高神代桜も頑張って咲いていました。水仙畑とのコラボレーションも魅力も一つです。
Kai no Kuni Ichinomiya Asama-jinja Shrine

4.0

26 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Fuefukishi Ichinomiyachouichinomiya 1684

This shrine is the ichinomiya (highest-ranked shrine) of Kai Province. The shrine, which is visited by many people every year, has deep ties to the Warring States period warlord Takeda Shingen. Most notably, the shrine possesses a tachi sword donated to the shrine by Takeda Shingen that is a prefecturally-designated cultural property, as well as a tanzaku (long strip of paper) featuring a poem by Takeda Shingen that is a Fuefuki City-designated tangible cultural property. The shrine's Omiyuki festival and plum branch-breaking ritual are especially well-known events.

甲斐国の一ノ宮で貞観7年（865年）に富士山の噴火を鎮めるために創建され、山梨県内では最も古い神社の一つです。ご祭神は、富士山の化身であり、富士山信仰のシンボル木花開耶姫命...
Fuji Motosuko Resort

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Motosu 212

Famous for the Fuji Shiba-zakura Matsuri held from mid April to late May, the Fuji Motosuko Resort is a famous spot for flowers, chosen as one of Japan's Top 31 Beautiful Views. You can enjoy view of the 800,000 shiba-zakura cherry trees (the most in Japan) and Mt. Fuji. In the event area, the Fujisan Umaimono Festival is held at the same time, leading to great fun.
Manns Wines Katsunuma Winery

4.0

40 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Katsunumachouyama 400

This winery is located in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. One of the largest wineries in the prefecture, visitors can take tours of the wine-making facilities and the winery's museum. There is also a winery shop that offers samples of a wide variety of wines. The barbeque house located on the winery's grounds allows visitors to enjoy grilling and eating meat while drinking wine.

マンズワイン勝沼が落ち着いた雰囲気のスタイリッシュなワイナリーに、生まれ変わりました。少しお話を伺ったら、本来今年の三月にオープン(renewal...
Masutomi-no-yu

4.0

36 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Yamanashi Hokuto Sutamacho Hishi 6438

"A day-use hot spring facility located in the Masutomi Onsen hot spring district in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Surrounded by majestic mountains, the bathhouse offers baths constantly replenished ""kakenagashi"" style from a source spring. The waters of the bathhouse' source spring notably contain large quantities of radium and are relatively low temperature. Warming up by taking long, relaxing soaks in the bathhouse' 37, 35, 30, and 25° C baths is said to treat sensitivity to cold and enhance one's natural healing abilities. The bathhouse sells towels, shavers, and other bathing essentials. In addition, the on-site restaurant serves teishoku combo meals and a tempura and horsemeat offal hotpot made with quality seasonal ingredients. Customers can also enjoy desserts such as a Shingen ice cream sundae, scarlet runner bean soft serve ice cream, and sweet oshiruko red bean soup."

ぬるい湯でありますが、かなり暖まります 25℃とか、35℃とか37℃とかのお湯なのですが、入っていると、かなり暖まるから不思議。安心して下さい。40℃以上の湯もあります。
Saiko ‘Iyashi no Sato Nenba’ open air museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Saiko (Negishi) 2710

In 2006 the village of thatched roofed buildings which formerly existed on the shores of the Lake Saiko, the Nemba area, were reconstructed as “Iyashi no Sato”. The buildings which number approximately 20 have been turned into restaurants where you can taste different types of local cuisine, areas for handmade interactive workshops and shops selling local products. Also because Mt. Fuji can be clearly seen, many people take pictures together with the thatched roofed buildings.
Mount Fuji Miharashi

4.0

25 Reviews

Transportation

Yamanashi Pref. Fujiyoshidashi Kamiyoshida 5617

With a history of over 60 years, Mount Fuji Miharash is a facility for resting or lodging prepared for mountain climbers aiming for the peak. It features a large room, and seven medium-sized private rooms, and offers a variety of lodging plans. The restaurant has a bright, spacious interior with a nice expansive feeling, and includes a diverse menu. The shop also features a great selection of souvenirs.

Tried this restaurant yesterday (Sunday, 28 August). The service is fast and the food is delicious, as well as good looking. The presentation was even better:the rice was shaped like Mount Fuji...
Roadside Station Tomizawa

3.5

11 Reviews

Transportation

Yamanashi Pref. Minamikomagunnambuchou Fukushi 28507-1

This roadside station in Nanbu Town, Minamikoma County, Yamanashi Prefecture has a giant statue of a bamboo shoot as a landmark. Located at the border of Southwest Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefecture, the facility is a key hub for stimulating the region's economy and life. The farmer's market offers the town's specialties, locally-harvested seasonal vegetables, and more. The food court's takenoko gohan (rice cooked along with bamboo shoots) and seasonal soba noodles are quite popular with visitors.

奥山温泉の帰りに寄りました。国道52号沿いにあります。地元の野菜やこんにゃくなどの加工品が沢山あります。静岡が近いのでマグロなど海の幸もあります。ピーナッツ饅頭は美味しかったです。
Shingenyakata

3.0

44 Reviews

Transportation

Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Enzanoyashiki 2311-1

This restaurant and shop is notable for its impressively large statue of the samurai warlord Takeda Shingen. It offers a range of local Yamanashi cuisine including prefecture's famous hoto noodles, as well as shabu-shabu hotpot and ozara noodles made with Yamanashi's Fuji Sakura pork. Please note that some items on the first floor restaurant's menu require advanced reservations.

ここで待望の松茸づくしの昼食の筈でしたが、予想通りの期待外れ、国産でないのは理解していますが、せめて大きさくらい写メ映えして欲しかったです。残念‼️
The Shakado Museum of Jomon Culture

4.0

28 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamanashi Pref. Fuefukishi Ichinomiyachousembeiji 764

This museum's collection contains 5,599 nationally-designated Important Cultural Properties including earthen figures, unglazed earthenware, and stone tools. The museum features permanent exhibits on the Shakado ruins, which were discovered in the center of an alluvial fan in the eastern part of the Kofu Basin. The second floor observation lobby offers views of Kofu Basin and some of Japan's best mountains. In April, you can enjoy seeing this beautiful scenery tinted pink by the surrounding peach orchards.

中央高速の”釈迦堂サービスエリア”のすぐ横にあるんです。この博物館は、土器を持たず、定住をしていなかった旧石器時代が終わり、約16,000前に縄文時代が始まりました。縄文と呼ばれるように、主に縄紐を回転させた縄目文様が土器に施されることからこの名前が付けられました時代の遺跡からの出土品を展示しています。 ”土偶”です。縄文時代の人形の土製品のことなんです。ここには1116点の土偶が展示されて...
Roadside Station Nirasaki

3.5

18 Reviews

Transportation

Yamanashi Pref. Nirasakishi Nakadamachi Nakajo 1795

This roadside station is located in Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. In addition to disseminating tourist information, the station's shopping area offers fresh, locally-harvested fruits and vegetables, and handmade products and souvenirs. There is also a food court offering cuisine made with local ingredients. Each October, the station holds a Butajiru Matsuri (pork soup festival) where visitors can enjoy hot pork soup. Every spring, it holds a peach blossom festival.

道の駅で、道をはさんで反対側に日帰り温泉があり、お土産と野菜を売っている店の奥にうどんなどの軽食のコーナーがあります。お土産は、各種そろっているので、韮崎のお土産の参考になりますが、地元のお菓子屋さんの単品販売や、名物の花豆とか味噌など、大量生産以外の品物もよく見るとありますので、チェックしてほしいと思います。野菜はその時々で変わりますが、周りに産地があるので意外におすすめの野菜が手に入りまし...
Koshu City Koryu-Hoyo Center Daibosatsu no Yu

3.5

26 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Enzankamiodawara 730-1

Koshu Municipal Health Center, Daibosatsu no Yu, is a hot spring facility for day use. It is a short drive from Enzan Station on the Chuo Line in the city of Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture. Drivers should follow the Ome Highway (Daibosatsu Line) in the direction of Lake Okutama. The water of this hot spring is said to be effective against nervous pain and aid recovery from fatigue, and it has a higher concentration of alkali than any other hot spring in the world. In addition to indoor baths, a whirlpool bath, and a bath fed directly from the spring, there is an outdoor bath surrounded with a natural rock. Other facilities include a restaurant where visitors can enjoy local cuisine, such as Hoto (vegetables and udon noodles in a miso broth), a dog exercise area, and a souvenir shop where visitors can buy locally produced vegetables.

大菩薩嶺へ登ったあと、歩いてこちらまで来て温泉を利用しました。塩山駅までのバス停もあり、電車利用者にもおススメです。
Lake Shojiko

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fuji Kawaguchiko Town

Located at an elevation of 900 meters, Lake Shojiko Is the smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes at only 0.5 square kilometers, but its surface is such a beautiful clear blue that during the Meiji period, it was touted overseas as the Switzerland of East Asia. Due to the frequently occurring upside down reflection of Mt. Fuji in its waters and the fact that Mt. Fuji appears to be embracing the smaller Mt. Omuro, the sight is sometimes call Fuji hugging its child. This scene makes the lake a popular spot for photographers.
Fuji Shibazakura (moss phlox)

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Motosu 212

At the foot of Mt. Fuji, roughly 800,000 shibazakura (moss phlox), the most in the metropolitan area, are in full bloom. A beautiful pink color pervades as far as the eye can see and every year at this time when the flowers are in full bloom, the Fuji Shibazakura Festival is held.
Kikyo Shingen Mochi Factory Theme Park

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Fuefukishi Ichinomiyachoutsuboi 1928

Kikyo Shingen Mochi has been awarded many prizes including the honorary president award, at the National Confectionery Exposition. The factory is surrounded by lush vegetation with a site area of 11,000 square meters and a total floor area of 5,000 square meters. On the factory tour you can see how 100,000 pieces of Kikyo Shingen Mochi a day are packed meticulously by hand. You can also have a go at packing some of the mochi and enjoy sampling some of the delicious sweets. Admission is free and advance reservations are not required if going alone. Factory tour times are fixed so be sure to check in advance.

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Yamanashi Areas

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.