Nature Spots in Kofu / Shosenkyo Area
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- Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge
- Travel / Tourism
- Kofu city, Yamanashi prefecture
- Designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge is said to be the most picturesque valley in Japan. There is a lot to see here including cliffs and strange rocks, and powerful waterfalls like Senga-taki Falls. And especially in autumn, the contrast of the red and yellow trees against the bare white rock is a fine sight indeed. Enjoy the beauty created by nature while taking a walk along the river side.
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- Lake Chiyoda
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Pref. Koufushi Shimobinachou
- This man-made lake built as a reservoir for irrigation water is located in Shimoobinacho, Kofu City. Visitors can enjoy activities such as boating and fishing for Japanese crucian carp, black bass, and other species. The nearby Takeda no Mori, a prefectural forest park equipped with a camping ground and other facilities, is located within the vast forest that surrounds the lake.
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- Sengataki Falls
- Travel / Tourism
- Kofu city, Yamanashi prefecture
- This waterfall is one of the highlights of Mt. Ontake's Shosenkyo Gorge in northern Kofu City. It is located at the foot of Kakuenbo Rock in the innermost part of Shosenkyo Gorge. The beautiful waterfall, which is gradually eroding the granite rock face, is visited by many tourists year-round. While the 30 meter-tall falls are impressive during the fall foliage season, it is also well worth a visit after area is covered in snow.
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- Mt. Kinpu
- Travel / Tourism
- Kofu city, Yamanashi prefecture
- The mountain is often referred to as the leader of the Okuchichibu Mountains. At its peak towers Gojoiwa Rock, which serves as the main shrine of the various shrines that sit at the mountain's trailheads, including Kanazakura-jinja Shrine and Kinbo-jinja Shrine. A number of climbing courses are available, including those well suited for beginning mountaineers.
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- Wada Pass
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu Wadamachi Shimobinacho
- This scenic overlook area, situated along Prefectural Route 104, offers unbroken views on clear days of the Kofu Basin, Mt. Fuji, and the majestic Southern Japan Alps. Also known for its spectacular night views, in the evening visitors can take in star filled skies and a glittering, seemingly jewel encrusted cityscape.
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- Ashigawa Gorge
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu Furusekimachi
- A 25 kilometer long gorge which starts at Mt. Kurodake, the tallest peak in the Misaka Mountains and selected for inclusion in a list of Yamanashi's 100 most famous mountains. Here untouched natural wilderness can still be found, and visitors can take in fresh verdure in summer, fall foliage in autumn, and the vast beauty of the gorge throughout the year. Fish such as wild char and Japanese salmon live in the gorge, making it a renowned fishing destination as well.
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- Wada Pass Miharashi Hiroba
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu Wadamachi
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- Mt.Asahi
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Itajiki Valley
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu Kamiobinacho
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- Mt.Komegura
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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- Mt.Shakagatake
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Nishiyatsushiro-gun Ichikawamisatocho
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- Mt.Hikage
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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- Mt.Sanpobun
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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- Mt.Mujina
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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- Osawa
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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- Daizosawa
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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- Inosawa
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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- Shiraozawa
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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- Iidasawa
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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- Zadosawa
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Kofu-shi
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.
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