Mountain Spots in Kiyosato / Kobuchisawa Area
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- Yamanashi
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- Mt. Mizugaki
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Sutamachouobi
- This 2,230 meter-tall mountain in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture has been designated as one of Japan's 100 best mountains. It is notable for the rocky climbing trails strewn with boulders and for its sheer cliff peak. You can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji, the Minami Alps, Mt. Yatsugatake, and more from the peak. While most of the climbing courses are one-day climbs, there is also a course that leads to the peak from the Mt. Mizugaki mountain villa.
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- Mt. Kayagatake
- Travel / Tourism
- Akuno-machi, Hokutoichi Yamanashi
- This 1,704 meter-tall dormant volcano is also known by the name Nise-Yatsu (false Yatsugatake) due to its resemblance to Mt. Yatsugatake. The mountain is known for being the site of the death of author and mountaineer Kyuya Fukada. The park built at the trailhead in his memory, Kyuya Fukada Park, features a stone monument bearing his words.
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- Mt. Amari
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Pref. Nirasakishi Asahimachi
- This 1,731 meter-tall mount is known as one of Yamanashi's 100 most famous mountains. On clear days, climbers can enjoy a 360 degree view of the three peaks of Mount Ho-o, as well as of Mt. Fuji and Mt. Yatsugatake from the peak. In early summer each year, the entire area is dyed vermilion by the nearly 150,000 Japanese azaleas vermilion that grow between the trailhead and the peak.
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- Mt. Hinata
- Travel / Tourism
- Hakushu-cho Hokutoichi Yamanashi prefecture
- Climbing this 1,660 meter-tall mountain can be enjoyed even by beginner climbers and families. At Karigahara near the peak, you will be treated by unusual sight of snow-white sands. One of the mountain's biggest attractions is enjoying the magnificent scenery provided by Mt. Yatsugatake, Mt. Kurakake, and Mt. Kaikomagatake. Of the two hiking courses, the course from Yatateishi to the peak features relatively gentle slopes.
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- Mt. Tennyo
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Oizumichounishide
- This famous 1,529 meter-tall mountain is well known as a scenic spot. From the peak, you can enjoy views of Mt. Akadake, Mt. Fuji, and the mountains of the Minami Alps. In addition to the area just below the peak being accessible by car, there is a hiking course that crosses the base of Mt. Yatsugatake from Utsukushi Forest to Mt. Tennyo, making it easy to casually explore the area around the mountain. The mountain is home to rare alpine plants such as Asian Skunk Cabbage and Japanese primrose, as well as wild Japanese larch which turn beautiful colors each autumn.
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- Fujimi-daira
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi Hokuto Kobuchisawacho
- A scenic destination situated north along the Yatsugatake Kogen Line heading towards the Kannondaira. In early summer, azaleas bloom in profusion, while in the fall visitors can enjoy views of Japanese pampas grass and golden Japanese larches covering the area. An observatory along the way offers a sweeping view of the Southern Japan Alps and Mt. Fuji. There are tables and benches which visitors can use to rest while taking in the surrounding scenery. Note the road is closed to traffic from November to April.
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- Mt.Kitadake
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Akadake
- Travel / Tourism
- Nagano Chino-shi
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- Mt.Senjogatake
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Jizogatake
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Inarakura
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Kotaro
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Kurisawa (Mt.Asayomine)
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Asayomine
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Takane
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Tsujiyama
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Kannongadake
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Yakushigadake
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Nokogiri
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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- Mt.Yoko
- Travel / Tourism
- Yamanashi
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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