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Mount Fuji over Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi

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Yamanashi

山梨県

The northern side of Mount Fuji, with the Fuji Five Lakes, the Chureito Pagoda view, vineyards and fruit orchards.

places to see
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town guide
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protected local food
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traditional crafts
3
Japan Heritage stories
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Map of Yamanashi

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Places to see in Yamanashi

Town guides in Yamanashi

The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.

Taste of Yamanashi

Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.

Traditional crafts of Yamanashi

Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.

Weather in Nagano this week

  1. Today

    24 Oct

    Rain

    High 17°CLow 12°C

  2. Sun

    25 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 21°CLow 16°C

    Rain 80%

  3. Mon

    26 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 18°CLow 14°C

    Rain 70%

  4. Tue

    27 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 19°CLow 11°C

    Rain 60%

Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.

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Japan Heritage stories

Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.

Good to know

  • Kawaguchiko is the easiest Fuji Five Lakes base, with buses and trains from Tokyo.
  • The Mount Fuji climbing season is short, usually July to early September.
  • Yamanashi grows many of Japan's grapes and peaches, with fruit picking in summer.

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