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Table of Contents ＜Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls＞ Mitake Shōsenkyō / Otaki (Kōfu City) ...... 1 Nōsen Lake Arakawa Dam (Kōfu City)...... 2 Nōson Park ( City) ...... 3 Lake Asumi (Fujiyoshida City) ...... 4 Taro Jiro Falls (Tsuru City) ...... 5 Tahara Waterfall (Tsuru City) ...... 6 Ochiai Water Bridge (Tsuru City) ...... 7 Nishizawa Gorge (Yamanashi City) ...... 8 Ichi no Kama Waterfall (Yamanashi City) ...... 9 Fukashiro Dam (Ōtsuki City) ...... 10 Saruhashi (Ōtsuki City) ...... 11 Dondokozawa Goshikigataki (Nirasaki City) ...... 12 Wanidzuka Cherry Tree and Rice Fields (Nirasaki City) ...... 13 View of Mt. Fuji from Kamanashigawa River (Nirasaki City) ...... 14 Inagako Lake (Minami Alps City) ...... 15 Sanbuichi Yusui (Hokuto City) ...... 16 Doryu Falls and Kawamatagawa Valley (Hokuto City) ...... 17 Chidorigafuchi (Hokuto City) ...... 18 Goryō Rice Terrace (Kai City) ...... 19 Shingen Tsutsumi Embankments (Kai City) ...... 20 Fujinuta Piped Waterfall and Skunk Cabbage Flowers ( City) ...... 21 Tomioka Rice Terrace ( City) ...... 22 Katsuragawa River (Uenohara City) ...... 23 Ryumonkyō (Koshū City) ...... 24 Katsunuma Dam (Koshū City) ...... 25 Kamatagawa River (Chuō City) ...... 26 Lake Shibireko (Ichikawa Misato Town) ...... 27 Ashigawa Gorge (Ichikawa Misato Town) ...... 28 Hagoromo Shiraito Waterfall (Hayakawa Town) ...... 29 Kenshin Falls (Hayakawa Town) ...... 30 Lake Motosuko (Minobu Town) ...... 31 Isshikigawa River (Minobu Town) ...... 32 Fukushigawa Valley (Nanbu Town) ...... 33 Oyanagawa Gorge (Fujikawa Town) ...... 34 Yusui no Sato Numa Park (Shōwa Town) ...... 35 Fūdodenshōkan Sugiuraiin (Shōwa Town) ...... 36 II

Matosama Falls (Doshi Village) ...... 37 Otaki and Metaki Falls (Doshi Village) ...... 38 Shinrei no Taki Walking Trail ( Town) ...... 39 Kaneyama Waterfall (Oshino Village) ...... 40 Oshino Hakkai (Oshino Village) ...... 41 Lake Shore Sunset (Yamanakako Village) ...... 42 Lake Yamanakako Panorama Dai (Yamanakako Village) ...... 43 Narusawa Ice Cave (Narusawa Village) ...... 44 Haha no Shirataki Waterfall ( Town) ...... 45 Shiraito Falls ( Village) ...... 46 Odaki Falls (Kosuge Village) ...... 47 Tabagawa River Stream ( Village) ...... 48 ＜Hot Springs＞

Yumura Hot Springs (Kōfu City) ...... 49 Ashiyasu Hot Springs (Minami Alps City) ...... 50 Isawa Hot Springs (Fuefuki City) ...... 51 Mitama-no-Yu Hot Springs ( Town) ...... 52 Naratanosato Hot Springs Jotei-no-Yu (Hayakawa Town) ...... 53 Shimobe Onsen Village (Minobu Town) ...... 54 Doshi-no-Yu Hot Springs (Doshi Village) ...... 55 Nanbu-no-Yu Hot Springs (Nanbu) ...... 56 Tabayama Onsen Nomekoiyu Hot Springs (Tabayama Village) ..... 57 Yamanashi Public Hot Springs Facilities ...... 58 ＜Fishing and Seasonal Events＞

Trout Farming (Fujiyoshida City) ...... 60 Ayu Fishing (Ōtsuki City) ...... 61 (Fuefuki City) ...... 62 Fujikawa’s Ode to Summer (Nanbu) ...... 63 Lake Saiko’s Kunimasu (Fujikawaguchiko Town) ...... 64 ...... 64

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Mitake Shōsenkyō / Otaki

(Kōfu City)

With a magnificent waterfall and scenery that changes in every season, Shōsenkyō is a well-known power spot. You can take a break from your everyday life and refresh your mind and body.

■Address: Kamiobina-chō, Kōfu City ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes by bus from Kōfu Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 40 minutes from Kōfu Shōwa IC

CONTACT Kōfu City Tourism Division ０５５（２３７）５７０２ 1

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Nōsen Lake Arakawa Dam (Kōfu City)

In this place, the sky and the lake appear to be closer to each other, embracing all the landscape around you. There is not any moment in any of the four seasons when the lake looks the same. Why don’t you see it for yourself?

■Address: Kawakubo-chō, Kōfu City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by bus from from Kōfu Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 50 minutes from Kōfu Shōwa IC

CONTACT

Kōfu City Tourism Division ０５５（２３７）５７０２ 2

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Nōson Park (Fujiyoshida City)

Just in front of Mt. Fuji, Nōson Park is surrounded by rice fields and brooks. There, you can enjoy landscapes that remain just like they were in the old days. It is a popular place to take pictures of Mt. Fuji.

■Address: Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by taxi from Fujisan Station () ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Fujiyoshida City Mt. Fuji Division ０５５５（２２）１１１１ 3

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Lake Asumi (Fujiyoshida City)

One of the lakes that form Fuji Hakkai, this is the place where the purification ceremony of one of the Mt. Fuji pilgrims once took place. Lotus flowers bloom in the whole surface of the lake, which is also known as the Lotus Pond by the locals.

■Address: 3356 Koasumi, Fujiyoshida City ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by bus from the Fujisan Station (Fujikyuko Line) plus 5 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT

Fujiyoshida City

Environmental Policy Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Tarō Jirō Falls (Tsuru City)

Selected as one of the 100 best waters from the Heisei Period, these waterfalls are part of the Tokaichiba / Natsugari Natural Springs. The scenery with a 20 m high fall is astonishing, and water trickles from the rock wall in the road that leads to the main waterfall.

■Address: Natsugari, Tsuru City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by foot from Higashikatsura Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Tsuru IC

CONTACT Tsuru City Tourism Association ０５５４（４３）１１１１ 5

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Tahara Waterfall (Tsuru City)

A long time ago, during his sojourn in Tsuru city, Matsuo Basho dedicated a poem to Tahara Waterfall, where, in spring, fishes happily swim in the fresh water formed by the melted snow from the top of Mt. Fuji. The clean waters of hitting the waterfall basin with great force is a must see.

■Address: Tahara, Tsuru City ■Access by train: approx. 5 minutes by foot from Tokaichiba Station ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Tsuru IC

CONTACT

Tsuru City Tourism Association ０５５４（４３）１１１１ 6

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Ochiai Water Bridge (Tsuru City)

Built in 1907 by the Dento (actual TEPCO) to send water to Komahashi Power Plant for power generation, the Ochiai Water Bridge is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, and nowadays it is still used as an aqueduct.

■Address: Furukawado, Tsuru City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by foot from Kasei Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Tsuru IC

CONTACT Tsuru City Tourism Association ０５５４（４３）１１１１ 7

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Nishizawa Gorge (Yamanashi City)

One of the 100 best water sources of the Heisei Period, Nishizawa Gorge was also elected as one of the 100 famous forests with water sources. In the trail along the gorge you can see many waterfalls, from smaller to bigger ones, with the Nanatsu Godan Waterfall being the most famous one.

■Address: Mitomikawaura, Yamanashi City ■Access by train: approx. 60 minutes by bus from Yamanashishi Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 50 minutes from Katsunuma IC / Ichinomiya Misaka IC

CONTACT Yamanashi City Tourism Association

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls

Ichi no Kama Waterfall (Yamanashi City)

A place where you can enjoy the four seasons to their fullest, Ichi no Kama Waterfall is a hidden spot that has been gaining popularity in the recent years. Crossing the suspended bridge, an impressive 21 m high waterfall awaits you.

■Address: Mitomi Kamikamakuchi, Yamanashi City ■Access by train: approx. 45 minutes by bus from Yamanashishi Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 40 minutes from Katsunuma IC

CONTACT Yamanashi City Tourism Association ０５５３（２２）１１１１ 9

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Fukashiro Dam (Ōtsuki City)

Located between Ōtsuki City and Kosuge Village, places famous for their astonishing nature, Fukashiro Dam is a place where you can appreciate beautiful sceneries in all seasons.

■Address: Nanahomachiseto, Ōtsuki City ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes from Ōtsuki Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT Ōtsuki City Industry and Tourism Division ０５５４（２０）１８２９

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Saruhashi (Ōtsuki City)

Ride a boat on the river running under the Saruhashi

Bridge, and feel like you are inside of the world of

Utagawa Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e paintings, while enjoying an amazing landscape.

■Address: Saruhashi, Ōtsuki City ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by foot from Saruhashi Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT

Ōtsuki City Industry and

Tourism Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Dondokozawa Goshikigataki (Nirasaki City)

In Dondokozawa, located in the middle of the trail that leads to Mt. Hōō, you can find four big waterfalls. Goshikigataki Waterfall, in the most upstream part, gets especially beautiful in Autumn, colored by the fall leaves.

■Address: Aoki, Seitetsu-machi, Nirasaki City ■Access by train: approx. 60 minutes by bus from Nirasaki station (JR Chuō Line) plus 4h 30 minutes by foot on the hiking trail ■Access by car: approx. 60 minutes from Nirasaki IC plus 180 minutes by foot

CONTACT

Nirasaki City Industry and

Tourism Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Wanidzuka Cherry Tree and Rice Fields (Nirasaki City)

A place full of legends, it is home to an ancient imperial grave shaped like a keyhole, the grave of Takeda no Kimi. In spring, the 320 years old Edohiganzakura cherry tree blooms in full splendor.

■Address: Kitamiiyaji, Kamiyama-machi, Nirasaki City ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from Nirasaki station (JR Chuō Line) plus 5 minutes on foot ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Nirasaki IC

CONTACT

Nirasaki City Industry and

Tourism Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls View of Mt. Fuji from Kamanashigawa River (Nirasaki City)

Two large rivers run in Nirasaki City: Kamanashigawa and Shiogawa. Both flow in the same direction, and from the point they merge together their name change to Fujikawa River, that runs in direction of . In the middle of June, during the ayu (sweetfish) fishing season, the area receives many fisherman. ■Address: Seitetsu-machi, Nirasaki City ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by bus from Nirasaki Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Nirasaki IC

CONTACT

Nirasaki City Industry and

Tourism Division ０５５１（２２）１１１１ 14

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls

Inagako Lake (Minami Alps City)

Inagako Lake is located in the middle of Mt. Kushigata, at a 900 m elevation. You can feel closer to the nature by walking around the lake, surrounded by many kinds of trees. ■Address: Kamiichinose, Minami Alps City ■Access by train: approx. 40 minutes by bus from Kōfu Station (JR Chuō Line), plus 20 minutes by taxi ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Minami Alps IC

CONTACT

Minami Alps City Tourism,

Commerce and Industry

Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Sanbuichi Yusui (Hokuto City)

According to the legend, used a pillar stone to divide the welling of water in three parts. It is one of the natural springs located in the highland on

Yatsugatake’s southern foot.

■Address: Nagasaka-cho, Hokuto City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by foot from Kai Koizumi Station (JR Koumi Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Nagasaka IC

CONTACT Hokuto City Tourism

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Doryu Falls and Kawamatagawa Valley (Hokuto City)

The name Doryu no Taki, literally meaning “falls from the dragon’s breath”, was given to this waterfall due to the mysterious atmosphere created by the water falling down in thin lines, similar to cotton yarn. The Kawamatagawa River gets especially beautiful in Autumn, with the red leaves, and in Summer, when the forest turns into deep green.

■Address: Ōizumi-cho, Hokuto City ■Access by train: approx. 25 minutes by foot from Kiyosato Station (JR Koumi Line) Kiyosato Picnik bus (seasonal) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Nagasaka IC

CONTACT

Hokuto City Tourism

Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Chidorigafuchi (Hokuto City)

Chidorigafuchi is located about 15 minutes by foot from the entrance of Ojiragawa Valley, where the clear and fresh water from Mt. Kaikomagatake runs. The emerald green waters create a beautiful landscape.

■Address: Ojirawara, Hokuto City ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by taxi from Nagasaka Station, Kobuchizawa Station or Hinoharu Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Sutama IC

CONTACT

Hokuto City Tourism

Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Goryō Rice Terrace (Kai City)

The rice terrace that spread in Kamezawa region is known as the most beautiful in Kanto area due to its scale and scenery (one thousand rice paddies). The Rice

Terrace Candle Festival is held every year in June.

■Address: Kamezawa, Kai City (close to the Kai Shikishima Ume no Sato Kleingarten, 3294 Ushiku, Kai City) ■Access by train: approx. 80 minutes by foot from Ryūō Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Futaba Smart IC

CONTACT Kai City Agriculture and Forest Promotion Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Shingen Tsutsumi Embankments (Kai City)

Shingen Tsutsumi was built in the Kamanashi River by the Lord Takeda Shingen in order to prevent flooding. You can enjoy the cherry blossom flowers and Japanese zelkova trees, the flower and tree symbols of the city, at the adjacent Shingen Tsutsumi Park.

■Address: 1989 Ryūō, Kai City ■Access by train: approx. 25 minutes by foot from Ryūō Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Futaba Smart IC

CONTACT Kai City Agriculture and Forest Promotion Division ０５５（２７８）１７０７ 20

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Fujinuta Piped Waterfall and Skunk Cabbage Flowers

(Fuefuki City)

In summer, Fujinuta Piped Waterfall gets popular among those looking for a refreshing destination. In late March, you can enjoy about 3 thousand skunk cabbages flowers in full bloom. ■Address: 597 Ōkubo, Sakaigawa-cho, Fuefuki City (inside the Ōkubo Iyashi no Mori Park) ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by taxi from Isawa Onsen Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Kōfu IC, approx. 10 minutes from Fuefuki Yatsushiro Smart IC

CONTACT Fuefuki City Tourism, Commerce and Industry Division ０５５（２６２）４１１１ 21

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Tomioka Rice Terrace (Uenohara City)

From the bright green in the beginning of summer, passing to the golden yellow landscape created by the rice grains in autumn, and to the snow covered white rice paddies in winter, you can enjoy many beautiful sights in Tomioka Rice Terrace.

■Address: Tomioka, Akiyama, Uenohara City ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from Uenohara Station (JR Chuō Line) plus 10 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Uenohara IC

CONTACT Uenohara City Economic Affairs Division ０５５４（６２）３１１９ 22

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Katsuragawa River (Uenohara City)

The Katsuragawa River that runs through Uenohara City is the water source that supplies Yokohama City. You can enjoy fishing ayu sweetfish from a couple of months, starting from the beginning of Summer.

■Address: Shimada, Uenohara City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by foot from Uenohara Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 5 minutes from Uenohara IC

CONTACT

Uenohara City Economic

Affairs Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Ryumonkyō (Koshū City)

With its deep green and refreshing water running in the river in summer and the warm colored leaves in autumn,

Ryumonkyō is a destination where you can enjoy the change of seasons.

■Address: Tano, Yamato-chō, Koshū City ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from Kai Yamato Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: 20 minutes from Katsunuma IC (parking area available)

CONTACT

Koshū City Tourism

Association

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Katsunuma Dam (Koshū City)

Built with a mix of old and new techniques, the

Katsunuma Dam is a modern soil erosion control historical property.

■Address: Kamiiwasaki, Katsunuma-chō ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from Katsunuma Budo-kyo Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 5 minutes from Katsunuma IC (parking area available)

CONTACT

Koshū City Tourism

Association

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Kamatagawa River (Chuō City)

Every year, when winter comes, tundra swans come flying in from Siberia to the Kamatagawa River that runs in Chuō City.

■Address: Ōdawa, Chuō City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes from Higashi Hanawa Station (JR ) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kōfu Minami IC

CONTACT

Chuō City Tourism,

Commerce and Industry

Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Lake Shibireko (Ichikawa Misato Town)

With 1.2 km of circumference, Lake Shibireko is located at 850 m high, in the middle of Obatakeyama. It is a popular destination for those who want to enjoy outdoor activities, such as camping and barbecue.

■Address: 3470 Yamaho, Ichikawa Misato Town ■Access by train: approx. 40 minutes by taxi from Ichikawa Daimon Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: 15 km from Masuho IC

CONTACT Ichikawa Misato Town

Tourism, Commerce and

Industry Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Ashigawa Gorge (Ichikawa Misato Town)

Ashigawa Gorge is located at an elevation of 1793m, in the north side of Lake Shōjiko. Fresh green trees in summer, red leaves in autumn, icefalls in winter, in this gorge you can appreciate wonderful sceneries in every season. ■Address: Shimoashikawa, Ichikawa Misato Town ■Access by train: approx. 40 minutes by foot from Ashikawa Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Masuho IC ; 30 minutes from Kōfu IC

CONTACT

Ichikawa Misato Town

Tourism, Commerce and

Industry Division

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Hagoromo Shiraito Waterfall (Hayakawa Town)

In , when women were not allowed in Mt. Shichimen, it is said that Oman no Kata, the concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, went to this waterfall to purify herself, putting an end to the prohibition.

■Address: Akasawa, Hayakawa Town ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by bus from Shimobe Onsen Station (JR Minobu Line) plus 45 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 70 minutes from Rokugō IC

CONTACT Hayakawa Town Promotion Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Kenshin Falls (Hayakawa Town)

The biggest waterfall in Hayakawa Town. It is said that there is gold in the basin at the second step of the waterfall, and according to the legend, until now many young people tried to pick it but due to many difficulties all of them failed.

■Address: Amehata, Hayakawa Town ■Access by car: approx. 60 minutes from Rokugō IC

CONTACT Hayakawa Town Promotion Division ０５５（４５）２５１６

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Lake Motosuko (Minobu Town)

In Lake Motosuko you can see with your own eyes the scene of “Spring on the Lake Shore”, the work of the photographer Okada Kōyō pictured in the 1000 yen bill.

■Address: Nakanokura, Minobu Town ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by bus from (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT

Minobu Town Tourism

Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Isshikigawa River (Minobu Town)

There are not many places in the country where you can see fireflies in their natural habitat and Isshiki area, in Minobu Town, is one of these places. The sight of fireflies fluttering above the river reflected on the water is amazing. ■Address: Isshiki, Minobu Town ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by taxi from Shimobe Onsen Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Rokugō IC

CONTACT

Minobu Town Tourism

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Fukushigawa Valley (Nanbu Town)

From the mountains that are part of Southern Alps

Mountain Range runs the water that creates

Fukushigawa Valley.

■Address: Fukushi, Nanbu Town ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by taxi from Utsubuna Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 45 minutes from Shin Shimizu IC

CONTACT Nanbu Town Industry Promotion Division ０５５６（６４）３１１１

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Oyanagawa Gorge (Fujikawa Town)

In Oyanagawa Gorge, you can see the unique Ryusenkyo Bridge, one of the few in the country built in a shape similar to the Japanese character “ku” ( く ), and the Kannon Waterfall, where it is said that the goddess Kannon lives. You can see the waters running with strength from close up while walking along the promenade.

■Address: Jikkoku, Fujikawa Town ■Access by train: approx. 25 minutes from Kajikazawaguchi Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: 20 minutes from Masuho IC

CONTACT Fujikawa Town Industry Promotion Division ０５５６（２２）７２０２ 34

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Yusui no Sato Numa Park (Shōwa Town)

Numa Park was built in Numa, an area with plentiful spring water, as part of the regional environment project. From late May to the beginning of June it is possible to see fireflies in the park.

■Address: 2155 Kamisukiawara, Shōwa Town ■Access by train: approx. 18 minutes by foot from Jōei Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Shōwa IC

CONTACT Shōwa Town Urban Maintenance Division ０５５（２７５）８４１３ 35

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Fūdodenshōkan Sugiuraiin (Shōwa Town)

The Fūdodenshōkan Suguiuraiin is a local museum dedicated to Dr. Sugiura, who worked to put an end to endemic diseases. To restore the firefly population in the area, every year firefly larvae are released in the garden pond.

■Address: 850-1 Saijō Shinden, Shōwa Town: ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by foot from Kokubo Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 5 minutes from Shōwa IC

CONTACT

Showa Town Lifelong

Learning Division ０５５（２７５）８６４１ 36

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Matosama Falls (Doshi Village)

In the bottom of the Murokubogawa there is a rock called

“Matosama”, where Minamoto no Yoritomo threw his arrows creating a circle mark. In the background flows the Matosama Falls, and it is said that Minamoto no

Yoritomo used to practice martial arts in this area.

■Address: 7518 Ikenohara, Doshi Village ■Access by car: approx. 40 minutes from Tsuru IC; 50 minutes from Sagamiko IC

CONTACT Doshi Village Industry Promotion Division ０５５４（５２）２１１４ 37

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Otaki and Metaki Falls (Doshi Village)

In one of the branches of Doshigawa River, Takaranagasawa, you can see two waterfalls. Otaki (on the right), as the name suggests, falls with strength while Metaki (on the left) falls in a thin and long shape, like a string. Together, these two different waterfalls look like a beautiful work of art created by nature.

■Address: Bamba, Doshi Village ■Access by car: approx. 40 minutes from Tsuru IC; approx. 50 minutes from IC

CONTACT Doshi Village Industry Promotion Division ０５５４（５２）２１１４ 38

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Shinrei no Taki Walking Trail (Nishikatsura Town)

In the over 400 m extension bedrock where flows the stream that forms the Hishakunagare River you can see several falls that are known as Shinrei Waterfall, a place where you can experience every season.

■Address: Shimokurechi, Nishi Katsura ■Access by train: 50 minutes by foot from Mitsutōge Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: 35 minutes from Tsuru IC; 15 minutes from Fujiyoshida Nishikatsura Smart IC

CONTACT Nishikatsura Town Industry Promotion Division ０５５５－２５－２１２１

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Kaneyama Waterfall (Oshino Village)

A beautiful waterfall where flows the waters from Oshino

Hakkai and Shinnashogawa River. Red leaves floats in its waters during autumn, creating an elegant landscape.

The rocks where the water falls are made of lava.

■Address: Shibokusa, Oshino Village ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by bus from Fujiyoshida Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Oshino Village Tourism Industry Division ０５５５（８４）３１１１

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Oshino Hakkai (Oshino Village)

There are eight ponds formed by spring water from Mt.

Fuji’s subterranean stream. These ponds worship the

Eight Dragon Kings and many legends are told about each of them.

■Address: Shibokusa, Oshino Village ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from Fujiyoshida Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Oshino Village Tourism Industry Division ０５５５（８４）３１１１ 41

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Lake Yamanakako Shore Sunset (Yamanakako Village)

Selected as one of the ’s 100 Best Shores, in Lake Yamanakako, at the Asahigaoka Lakeside Parkland, during the sunset you can see the fantastic sight of Mt. Fuji’s silhouette in the middle of dark and the setting sun reflected in the Lake’s water.

■Address: Hirano, Yamanakako Village (Asahigaoka Shore 2 km) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Yamanakako IC ■Access by train/bus: approx. 50 minutes from Fujisan Station (Fujikyuko Line) plus 3 minutes by foot; approx. 25 minutes by foot from Yamanakako Hirano bus stop (Highway bus) CONTACT Yamanakako Village Tourism Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Lake Yamanakako Panorama Dai (Yamanakako Village)

Panorama Dai is the viewpoint located in the middle of the highway that connects Lake Yamanakako to Sangoku Toge. You can see just in front of you a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanakako and, in clear days, it is also possible to see the Minami Alps.

■Address: Hirano, Yamanakako Village (Asahigaoka Shore 2 km) ■Access by car: from the Hirano crossing, turn in direction to Oyama-cho. Approx. 15 minutes in the Prefectural road 730

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Narusawa Ice Cave (Narusawa Village)

Designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan, Narusawa Ice Cave is a cave created by the lava that flowed from Mt. Fuji. You can experience a mysterious subterranean world with thousands years old ice formed by the water that flows under Mt. Fuji.

■Address: 8533 Narusawa Village ■Access by train: approx. 40 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: from the Kawaguchiko IC, approx. 20 minutes in direction of Lake Motosuko in the national Road 139

CONTACT Narusawa Village Planning Division

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Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Haha no Shirataki Waterfall (Fujikawaguchiko Town)

It is a sacred place where people use to purify themselves before starting the pilgrimage to Mt. Fuji. In autumn, the maple leaves become red and the area gets filled with negative ions while in winter you can see the splendid view of the frozen waterfall.

■Address: Kawaguchi, Fujikawafuchiko Town ■Access by train: approx. 18 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko Station (Fujikyuko Line) plus 40 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC, 5 minutes by foot until the parking area

CONTACT Fujikawaguchiko Town Tourism Division ０５５５（７２）３１６８ 45

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Shiraito Falls (Kosuge Village)

Located in the headwaters of Kosuge River, the 36m high

Shiraito Falls has a delicate shape, similar to a string.

■Address: Kosuge Village ■Access by train: approx. 60 minutes by bus from Okutama Station (JR Ōme Line) plus 60 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 1 hour and 25 minutes from Ōme IC; 50 minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT Kosuge Village Headwaters Promotion Division ０４２８（８７）０１１１ 46

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Odaki Falls (Kosuge Village)

In the middle of forest next to the headwaters of Kosuge

River you can find the Odaki Falls. A giant rock splits the river stream in two parts, creating a unique shaped waterfall. Odaki Falls is an amazing destination for those who want to get in touch with nature.

■Address: Kosuge Village ■Access by train: approx. 60 minutes by bus from Okutama Station (JR Ōme Line) plus 90 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 1 hour and 25 minutes from Ōme IC; 50 minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT Kosuge Village Headwaters Promotion Division ０４２８（８７）０１１１ 47

Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Tabagawa River Stream (Tabayama Village)

Tabagawa River is the source of . In Taba Valley, you can find an impressive sequence of small and big waterfalls, and the stunning fresh green in spring and red leaves in autumn captivate all visitors. The river is also a popular location for fishing trout, char and ayu sweetfish.

■Address: Tabayama Village ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes by bus from Okutama Station (JR Ōme Line) ■Access by car: approx. 70 minutes from Ōme IC; 60 minutes from Katsunuma IC

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This hot springs got the nickname “Shingen’s Hidden

Onsen” because the famous commander of the Warring

States Period Takeda Shingen is said to have healed his battle wounds here. Beloved for its gentleness to the skin and beautifying effects, this hot springs will refresh both your body and soul.

■Address: Yumura, Kōfu City ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by bus from JR Chuō Line Kōfu Station ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kōfu Showa IC

CONTACT Kōfu City Tourism Division ０５５（２３７）５７０２

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Hot Springs Ashiyasu Hot Springs (Minami Alps City)

Ashiyasu Hot Springs is located at the entrance to the hiking trail of the Minami Alps. There are 11 establishments including ryokans, guesthouses, and day-use hot springs. Come relax and enjoy the hot springs surrounded by the magnificent natural scenery of the Minami Alps.

■Address: Ashiyasu, Minami Alps City ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes by taxi from Kōfu Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Shirane IC

CONTACT

Minami Alps City Tourism,

Commerce and Industry Division ０５５（２８２）６２９４ 50

Hot Springs Isawa Hot Springs (Fuefuki City)

One of the foremost hot springs in Yamanashi, Isawa Onsen is not far from the city center. This convenient hot springs area has an abundance of fresh, healing water for you to enjoy.

■Address: Isawa-chō, Fuefuki City ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by foot from Isawa Onsen Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Ichinomiya Misaka IC; approx. 15 minutes from Fuefuki Yatsushiro Smart IC

CONTACT

Fuefuki City Tourism,

Commerce, and Industry

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Hot Springs Mitama-no-Yu (Ichikawamisato Town)

At Mitama-no-Yu you can enjoy an unbroken view of the

Kōfu Basin below. The translucent red-brown water of this onsen has a fine alkaline quality with 8 known benefits to soothe your skin and muscles.

■Address: 2608 Otsuka, Ichikawamisato Town ■Access by car: approx. 15 km from Kōfu Minami IC

CONTACT Ichikawamisato Town Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division ０５５（２４０）４１５７ 52

Hot Springs Naratanosato Onsen Jotei-no-Yu (Hayakawa Town)

Empress Koken is said to have healed her ills at this onsen during the . The fresh water piped directly into the bath has the feeling of a silky embrace.

■Address: 486 Narata, Hayakawa Town ■Access by train: approx. 70 minutes by bus from Shimobe Onsen Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 80 minutes from Rokugo IC

CONTACT Hayakawa Town Promotion Division ０５５（４５）２５１６

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Hot Springs Shimobe Hot Springs (Minobu Town)

Shimobe Onsen has a 1,200 year history, and is also known as Shingen’s Hidden Hot Springs. Since ancient times, this celebrated onsen area has been known for its high quality water with many healing properties.

■Address: Shimobe, Minobu ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by walking from Shimobe Onsen Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Rokugo IC

CONTACT Minobu Town Tourism Division ０５５６（６２）１１１６

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Hot Springs Doshi-no-Yu (Doshi Village)

Doshi-no-Yu is an onsen facility located by the

Murokubogawa River, a mountain stream tributary of the

Doshi River. The water here is of a high quality, replete with calcium and sodium sulfates.

■Address: 7501 Doshi ■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Tsuru IC; approx. 50 minutes from Sagamiko IC

CONTACT Doshi Village Industry Promotion Division ０５５４（５２）２１１４ ０５５（２４０）４１５７ 55

Hot Springs Nanbu-no-Yu (Nanbu Town)

Only a five minute walk from Utsubuna Station,

Nanbu-no-Yu is a hot spring with an abundance of natural water. There are six types of baths to enjoy, including large public baths, open air baths, and saunas.

■Address: 8106-1 Utsubuna, Nanbu ■Access by train: approx. 5 minutes by foot from Utsubuna Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Shinshimizu IC

CONTACT Nanbu-no-Yu ０５５６（６４）２４３４ 56

Hot Springs Tabayama Onsen Nomekoiyu (Tabayama Village)

Nomekoiyu is a simple sulfur hot spring. After bathing here your skin will be smooth and beautiful. Try it once and you’ll be hooked on these healing waters.

■Address: 778-2 Tabayama Village ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes by bus from Okutama Station (JR Ōme Line) ■Access by car: approx. 70 minutes from Ōme IC; approx. 60 minutes from Katsunuma IC

CONTACT Tabayama Tourist Facilities Division ０４２８－８８－０４１１

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Yamanashi Public Hot Springs Facilities

２３ ２２ ２４ ２５ ２１ ２０ Hokuto City Tabayama ２６ １９ ９ ６３ Yamanashi City Village ２７ １８ ８ Kai ７ ６２ Nirasaki Koshu ３７ Kosuge Village City ６ City １０ １１ ３０ Kofu City ２９ ３８ City ３９４１ １７ ２８ １６ １４ ２ ３１ ４０ １５ Showa Town１ Otsuki City UenoharaCity Minami Alps City１３ ５８ ３２ １２ Chuo４２ City ３４ ３３ ４３ ３ Fuefuki ３６ ５１ ５６ ４５ ４４ ３５ Fujikawa Ichikawa City ５ Tsuru ５０ ５７ Nishikatsura Town Misato４６ Town Fujikawaguchiko City Doshi Village Town Town ５９ ４９ Oshino ４８ ５２ ４ Village６０ Hayakawa ５３ Narusawa ６１ ４７ Fujiyoshida Yamanakako Town Minobu Village City Village Town

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Table of Yamanashi Public Hot Springs Facilities

1 Kofu City Nanbu Citizen Center 2 Kofu City Tamamoro Welfare Center 3 Kofu City Kamiku no Yu Fureai Center 4 Fujiyoshida City Furatto 5 Tsuru City Bashō Tsuki Machi no Yu 6 Yamanashi City Rōjin Kenko Welfare Center 7 Yamanashi City Hanakake no Yu 8 Yamanashi City Tsutsumigawa Onsen 9 Yamanashi City Mitomi Fuefuki no Yu 10 Nirasaki City Kenko Fureai Center Yu~Puru Nirasaki 11 Nirasaki City Rōjin Welfare Center 12 Minami Alps City Yamanami no Yu 13 Minami Alps City Yū Yu Fureai Park Sakura no Sato Ikou no Ie 14 Minami Alps City Agricultural Experience Learning Jyuen 15 Minami Alps City Tenkeisen Shirane Tōgen Tenshōkaku 16 Minami Alps City Minami Alps Onsen Lodge 17 Minami Alps City Kaneyamazawa Onsen 18 Hokuto City Akeno Furusato Taiyōkan (Kirarakan) 19 Hokuto City Kenkō Land Sutama 20 Hokuto City Masutomi no Yu 21 Hokuto City Takane no Yu 22 Hokuto City Kai Izumi Onsen Panorama no Yu 23 Hokuto City Izumu Onsen Kenkō Center 24 Hokuto City Spatio Kobuchizawa Enmei no Yu 25 Hokuto City Hakushū Shiozawa Onsen 26 Hokuto City Ojira no Yu 27 Hokuto City Mukawa no Yu 28 Kai City Kamanashigawa Recreation Center 29 Kai City Shinmei Onsen Shima no Yu 30 Kai City Hyakurakusen 31 Fuefuki City Kasugai Fukushi Kaikan (Yamayuri no Yu) 32 Fuefuki City Ichinomiya Health Promotion Facility (Momo no Sato Onsen) 33 Fuefuki City Isawa Fureai Center (Nagomi no Yu) 34 Fuefuki City Misaka Fureai Exchange Center (Misaka no Yu) 35 Fuefuki City Sakaigawa Tourism Exchange Center （Terao no Yu） 36 Uenohara City ShinTōjiba Akiyama Onsen 37 Koshu City Koshu City Exchange and Recreation Center (Daizenji no Yu) 38 Koshu City Katsunuma Health and Welface Center 39 Koshu City Budō no Oka Onsen (Tenkū no Yu) 40 Koshu City Yamato Fukushi Center 41 Koshu City Yamato Fureai Yasuragi Center (Tenmokuzan Onsen) 42 Chuo City Tatomi Welfare Park Community Center 43 Chuo City Tatomi Health and Welfare Center 44 Chuo City Silk no Sato (Kōgeikan Fureai Kan) 45 Ichikawamisato Town Ichikawa Misato Miaharashi no Oka Mitama no Yu 46 Ichikawamisato Town Rokugō no Sato Tsumugi no Yu 47 Hayakawa Town Villa Amehata 48 Hayakawa Town Kusashio Onsen 49 Hayakawa Town Kōgen no Sato Onsen (Healthy Misato) 50 Hayakawa Town Yujima no Yu 51 Hayakawa Town Narada no Sato Onsen 52 Minobu Town Shimobe Onsen Kaikan 53 Minobu Town Elderly Recreation Faciliy (Kado no Yu) 54Nanbu Town Nanbu no Yu 55 Nanbu Town Okuyama Onsen 56 Fujikawa Town Elderly's Health Promotion Facility (Mahora no Yu) 57 Fujikawa Town Kōshu Kajikazawa Onsen (Kajika no Yu) 58 Showa Town Sōgō Kaikan Onsen (Iki Iki no Yu) 59 Doshi Village Doshi no Yu 60 Yamanakako Village Yamanakako Hirano Onsen (Ishiwari no Yu) 61 Yamanakako Village Yamanakako Onsen (Beni Fuji no Yu) 62 Kosuge Village Tama Headwaters (Kosuge no Yu) 63 Tabayama Village Tabayama Onsen (Nomekoi Yu)

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Fishing and Seasonal Events Trout Farming (Fujiyoshida City)

Raised in ’s perfectly clear spring water, these rainbow trout are distinguished by their taste and size.

■Address: Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida City ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by foot from Kotobuki Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

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Ayu Fishing (Ōtsuki City)

When the fishing season starts in Ōtsuki City, fishermen from all over crowd the rivers to fish for ayu.

■Address: all rivers city wide ■Access by car: approx 10 minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT Ōtsuki City Industry and Tourism Division ０５５４（２０）１８２９

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Fishing and Seasonal Events Fuefuki River Cormorant Fishing (Fuefuki City)

On the Fuefuki River, cormorant fishermen don’t use boats but instead wade into the river and operate “kachiu” to catch fish. This is the only place in Japan where you can get firsthand experience of this unique cormorant fishing method.

■Address: Isawa-chō, Fuefuki City (Floodplain in front of Fuefuki City Hall) ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by foot from Isawa Onsen Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Ichinomiyamisaka IC; approx. 10 minutes from Fuefuki Yatsushiro Smart IC

CONTACT Fuefuki City Tourism, Commerce, and Industry Division ０５５（２６２）４１１１ 62

Fishing and Seasonal Events Fujikawa’s Ode to Summer (Nanbu)

Every year Nanbu puts on a fire festival on August 15th.

This traditional event features giant burning pine stakes, flame throwing, floating lanterns in the river, and a huge fireworks show.

■Addres: Nanbu, Fujikawa Town ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by foot from Utsubuna Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Shinshimizu IC

CONTACT Nanbu Town Industry Promotion Division ０５５６（６４）３１１１

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Fishing and Seasonal Events Lake Saiko’s Kunimasu (Fujikawaguchiko Town)

The kunimasu fish was thought to be extinct from Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture for over 70 years, but it was recently rediscovered in Lake Saiko. At the Lake Saiko Nature Center, you can observe the kunimasu in their natural habitat.

■Address: Lake Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko ■Access by train: approx. 35 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Fujikawaguchiko Town Tourism Division

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