Location: Yamanashi Prefecture
Top Things to do in Yamanashi Prefecture
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Yamanashi Prefecture, Chubu
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
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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. Ojiragawa Valley
5. Kuon-ji Temple
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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. Lake Yamanaka
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4.5 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By 186guillaumea - Shizuoka, Japan
One of the five lakes located around Fuji San. The light and views of Fuji San are always different based on the weather. Many restaurants, shops, hotels, bnb, campgrounds located alongside or in the mountains a short drive a away. Nice trail going around the lake, perfect for q stroll or bike ride. Bike rental a available as well as boats.
7. Nishizawa Valley
8. Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
The Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art opened to the public in 1978. Today, we continues the commitment to promote art culture. Starting with the first acquisition, Jean-François Millet's The Sower, the museum has expanded its collection including other works by Millet, other Barbizon School artists and major European landscape artists. The museum has thus come to be known as the "museum of Millet". Furthermore, we have rich collections of modern and comtemporary Japanese artists. Thanks to many individuals' generous donations, today the museum's collection amounts to approximately 10,000 works. In 2004, the South Wing was added to the main building, offering more space for exhibitions, additionally in 2009, Millet Wing has opened, which is especially for works by Millet and Barbizon School artists.
9. Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
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4.5 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By NewcastleKiwigirl - Newcastle, Australia
For anyone with an interest in textiles this is a must see. Take the time to watch the short film first to understand what you are looking at as the techniques used are incredibly complex. I had never seen anything like it. Every piece is a work of art. It is quite a story of a person following their passion and perfecting it. The gardens and shop are lovely as well.
10. Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba
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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.
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