Location: Yamanashi Prefecture
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Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県, Yamanashi-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of the main island of Honshu.
Restaurants in Yamanashi Prefecture
1. Lake Kawaguchiko
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4.5 based on 2,293 reviews
Reviewed By patrickperbkk
Lake Kawaguchiko is one the the Mt Fuji 5 Lakes. It's very convenient to travel from Tokyo by train, highly suggested to get a Tokyo pass and reserve the seat. Also, it's highly recommended to rent a bike, the best way to travel around the Lake. There are many nice cafes and restaurant around the Lake area.
2. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By 184cmk - San Diego, United States
Mossy stone lanterns dating from early Edo period line the entrance path, surrounded by towering Japanese cedars, give this shrine the most tranquil and peaceful feeling when you enter through the torii gate. The shrine dates back to the year 110 when the shrine was built for worshipers of Mt. Fuji. The existing structures date back to 1561 and are well preserved. The main torii gate is said to be rebuilt (larger--every time it is rebuilt) every 60 years and is one of the largest wooden torii gates in Japan. The Otorii gate or blimbing gate is located on the west side of the shrine and serves as the entrance to the Yoshidaguchi climbing trail....the starting point for the Mt. Fuji pilgrimage and focal point of worship and pilgrim activities. I highly recommend visiting this shrine...just beautiful!
3. Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
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4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By end0t - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Definitely one of the most stunning viewing point in Kawaguchiko area. A beautiful spot throughout the year, once in your life must come place. If you like to hike there is a walking trail you can walk for couple of hours.
4. Daiszenji Temple
5. Kuon-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By VinnyP1 - London, United Kingdom
We loved this temple. We found it almost by accident. On the day we visited it was busy with hundreds of Buddhist students having graduation photos taken. But after they left it was quiet and peaceful. Its a working temple but everyone is incredibly friendly. We bumped into the head monk who took pity on our lack of Japanese and explained many things to us. There is a ropeway Aka cable car to the summit where you get spectacular 360 views including of course Mount Fuji if you are lucky. There is also a cafe up there with OK food but an amazing view. Highly recommended for a good couple of hours at least.
6. Verdant Garden Verga
7. Nakagomi Fruit Orchard
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
Nakagomi Orchard is fruit picking farm located in Minami Alps City, Yamanashi pref. You can enjoy various fruit pickings for every June - December period. Please feel free to visit us with your family, friends and colleagues!
Reviewed By Michelle_hhy - Singapore, Singapore
I volunteered at Nakagomi Fruit Orchard for about 2 weeks in mid September and was right in the harvest season hence there were longer hours in the field mostly weedinge works. However, Kazu the host was always ensuring that we had enough food and drinks during work days and always bringing us lots of fresh fruits like grapes,peaches,pears and apples, you will never starve there. The peaches and the grapes were absolutely delicious, makes all the hard work worthwhile. Cycling down to work everyday from the dorm room was a nice way to start the morning, especially with the cool breeze but the cycle back after dinner/work can be tough as it is uphill all the way. Takes awhile to get used to it. It is a nice place to be in away from the city as the area is surrounded by mountain and on good days, you wouldn't get tired of seeing Mt.Fuji. There are some surrounding beautiful walks that you can do on off days and sometimes Kazu will offer to bring the volunteers to the local onsen which is awesome, especially after all the physical work in the field sometimes. I also enjoyed my time with the other volunteers there especially, brings alot of joy just talking and playing games together after work. Would love to return someday to either just fruit pick or volunteer during the cherry blossom seasons maybe, there is a stretch of road leading to a park very near the dorm that is lined with cherry blossom trees and i can only imagine how beautiful it will be when spring arrives. Thanks Kazu for hosting and of course to Yoko-san for taking care of our meals during workday. She cooks very delicious Japanese food !
8. Yamataka Jindai Cherry Blossom
9. Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 491 reviews
Reviewed By Jobby005 - Bangkok, Thailand
This is rebuilt traditional Japanese style village on hill (destroyed from mud slide). Almost every home change to shops and restaurants. One home show history of this village during mud slide disaster. Two home have traditional Japanese warm table and art show. Mt Fuji view is very beautiful.
10. Arayayama Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
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