山梨県 · Chubu Region
Yamanashi Hidden Gems
Fruit orchards and Japan's largest wine region in a basin ringed by mountains, with Mt. Fuji rising over the lakes to the south.
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Climate & Best Season
Landlocked and dry — hot summers, cold clear winters with little snow in the basin. Winter mornings give the sharpest Fuji views.
Famous For (Food)
- Hoto noodles
- Grapes & peaches
- Koshu wine
- Torimotsu-ni
Signature Sights
- Fuji Five Lakes
- Chureito Pagoda
- Shosenkyo Gorge
- Katsunuma wineries
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Mt. Fuji Yoshida Trail — Climbing Japan's Sacred Peak
The Yoshida Trail is the most popular of the four official Mt. Fuji climbing routes, accounting for over 60% of all summ…
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Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine — Gateway to Mt. Fuji Climb
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine has served as the traditional starting point for Mt. Fuji pilgrimages via the Yoshida…
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