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*Kofu/Yumura area
*Isawa/Katsunuma area
*Lake Kawaguchi (Kawaguchiko) area
*Hakone area
Kofu/Yumura area
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Kai-Zenkoji
Kai-Zenkoji temple was founded by Takeda Shingen in 1558. During the Sengoku period, it was used to house a number of Buddhist statues and other artifacts that were in danger of being destroyed at their original location in the Zenkoji temple.
The temple gates and the Amitabha Tathagata statue are designated as important cultural properties, and the main hall of the temple is the largest wooden structure in eastern Japan.
Access:
JR Kofu St.-taxi (12 minutes)
Takedajinja
In 1915, Emperor Taishou commisioned the construction of the Takeda-Jinja shrine, which was eventually completed four years later. It acts as the resting place for the spirit of Takeda Shingen, and is also intended to celebrate the warriors of the Meiji Restoration and the Russo-Japanese War.
Access:
JR Kofu St.-bus (8 minutes)
Millet Museum
Yamanashi Prefectural Art Museum possesses the most collections of Millet in Japan. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the opening of the museum, the Millet Museum opened this January. Visitors can also enjoy the collections of other artist from the Barbizon group other than Millet.
Access:
JR Kofu St.-bus (15 minutes)
Shosenkyo
Widely considered to be Japan's most beautiful gorge, Shosenkyo offers an array of beautiful sights which gently vary with each passing season.
Access:
JR Kofu St.-bus (30 minutes)
Isawa/Katsunuma area
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Nishizawakeikoku
The Nishizawa Keikoku is arguably the most beautiful valley in Japan. The crystalline water and verdant vegetation make it an ideal location for those who wish to experience some of Japan's wholly natural treasures. One of the hiking trails will lead you to the area's most picturesque spot: the Nanatsugama Godan No Taki, a stunning five-tiered waterfall. One piece of advice, though - good hiking shoes are recommended for the trek!
Access:
JR Isawa Onsen St.-JR Enzan St.-bus (67 minutes)
Erinji
This was the family temple of Takeda Shingen.
The beautifully serene surrounding gardens have been classifed as
a national treasure.
Admission time: 8:30 - 16:30(Open year-round)
Access:
JR Isawa Onsen St.-JR Enzan St.-bus (15 minutes)
Hottarakashi Onsen(hot spring)
At this open-air, hot spring spa, visitors can relax in the soothing warm waters of the baths while gazing out upon some truly stunning scenery.The area is encircled by the Yamanashi mountain range, home to Mount Fuji.
Opening hours: 1 hour before sunrise - 22:00(last reception21:30)(Open year-round)
Access:
JR Isawa Onsen St.-JR Yamanashi St.-taxi (10 minutes)
Katsunuma
The town known as Katsunuma merged with Enzan and Yamato in 2005 to form the new city of Koushuu.
The population is around 9,300.
Access:
JR Kofu St.-JR Katsunumabudoukyou St. (30 minutes)
Lake Kawaguchi(Kawaguchiko) area
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Kachi
kachiyama ropeway
This aerial lift line ascends Kachi Kachi Mountain from Lake Kawaguchi,
one of the Fuji Five Lakes.
Fare of ropeway
Round trip: Adults 700 yen / Child 350 yen
One way: Adults 400 yen / Child 200 yen
Access:
Fuji Express Kawaguchiko St.-bus (11 minutes)
Mount
Fuji
Almost certainly Japan's most well-known landmark, Mt.
Fuji's evocative, symmetrical form has inspired countless works
of art and remains an enduring attraction for natives and tourists
alike.
Access:
Fuji Express Kawaguchiko St.-bus (49 minutes)
Mt. Fuji 5th Station (Subaru Line)
5th Station is in the mountainside of Mt. Fuji (2,305m above sea
level).
By a toll road called Subaru Line, vistors can have easy access
to the station by bus or taxi.
From the 5th Station, beautiful view of the 5 lakes of Mt. Fuji,
South Alps, Yatsugatake and Chichibu mountain district.
There are easy hiking courses such as Oniwa, Okuniwa and Ochudo.
It is also a starting point to climbing Mt. Fuji.
Fare from Kawaguchiko Station
One Way
Adult: 1,500 yen
Child: 750 yen
Both Ways
Adult: 2,000 yen Child: 1,000 yen
*The tikets for both ways are only available from the Kawaguchiko
Station Bus Ticket Center(valid for 2 days).
No both ways tickets are available on the bus.
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*: No service from 1st July to31st August.
#: Service available on 11th April to 8th November ( except from 1st
July to 31st August).
From 1st July to 31st August, bus runs by the summer mountain climbing
timetable.
Fujikyu Highland
Located near the base of Mt.Fuji, this amusement park has an array of rides and attractions including Fujiyama and Dodonpa- two of the fastest rollercoasters in the world.
Access:
JR Kawaguchiko St.-JR Ootsuki St.-bus (50 minutes)
Fujiten Snow Resort
One of the closest snow resorts to Tokyo, Fujiten has four main slopes, good facilities and a fantastic view of Mt.Fuji.
There are also a number of onsen (hot springs) in the surrounding area.
Access:
JR Kawaguchiko St.-taxi (20 minutes)
A place where it reconstructed the thatched roof house which used to be poprlar once.
Saiko "Iyashi no sato NENBA" reconstructed more than 23 houses of thatched roofs.
Open Hours: 9:00 - 17:00
Amission Fee
Ault 200 yen
Child (elementary and junior high school student) 100 yen
*Transport Information
JR Otsuki St. - (Fuji Express Line) - Kawaguchiko St. - (Bus) - Saiko "Iyashi no sato NENBA"