Yamanashi

Yamanashi Prefecture, home to Mt. Fuji, is blessed with nature throughout the four seasons and has diverse sights to enjoy.

Legendary Mt. Fuji, registered as a World Heritage site, is a symbol of Japan. And within Yamanashi, the peak can be seen from many different views and in many appearances, depending on the season and climate.

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and four other national and quasi-national parks are located in this nature-rich region. The area is home to the beautiful Fuji Five Lakes, the tranquil Kiyosato highland resort, majestic temples and shrines such as Erinji and Kuonji, and a wide variety of hot springs, including Isawa Onsen.

Not only Mt. Fuji, but also the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake Mountains, are beautiful venues for mountain climbing, visiting hot springs, nature appreciation, camping, and other outdoor activities.
With its abundant sunshine and water, the region is a major producer of fruits such as grapes, peaches, and cherries, and is Japan’s top wine-producing region, with 80+ wineries.

Access

To access Yamanashi from Tokyo, Shinjuku Station is a good starting point. From there, you can take a train to the destinations below. Highway buses also offer convenient access to Mt. Fuji.

- Kofu (central Yamanashi): Approx. 1 hr., 30 min. by JR Chuo Line Express Azusa.
- Kawaguchiko Station, for visiting Kawaguchi: Approx. 1 hr., 50 min. by bus from the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Mt. Fuji Station, for accessing Fuji's 5th station (Yoshida Route): Approx. 1 hr., 50 min. by bus from the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. At Mt. Fuji Station, transfer to a bus bound for the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station.

Image of a map showing the location of Tokyo, Saitama, Yamanashi, Kanagawa, and Chiba prefectures. Yamanashi is located in the western part of Tokyo.

1-3 Days Trip Idea

3-day itinerary of nature and local food (Tokyo + Yamanashi)

This plan combines Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games sites with outdoor activities and local food experiences in the great outdoors of Yamanashi, as you take in views of majestic Mt. Fuji.

Nature-rich Yamanashi gives you the chance to trek in the ancient forests of Mt. Fuji, enjoy fresh and delicious local produce and other foods, and explore the Lake Yamanaka Cycling Road, which incorporates the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Cycling Road Race course.

In Tokyo, you’ll experience diverse urban culture through an alter-ego robot café, a cutting-edge digital art experience, and historical, traditional " kaiseki" cuisine, while reliving the Olympics at the National Stadium.

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