YAMANASHI Classics A variety of Yamanashi's specialty products for you to enjoy.

Jewelry Kofu City, the capital of , has historically been known for its crystal industry. Kofu is ’s number one city for jewelry production, accounting for one-third of Japan’s production. The pictures shown are examples of “Koo-fu,” the local Kofu brand. Taking pride in this history, people of the region are now making efforts to pass down this traditional industry to future generations. YAMANASHI GUIDE MAP Local Sake Yamanashi is also known for Seibu Chichibu Line its water. About 40% of Mitsumineguchi Japan's mineral water is Chichibu Railway produced in Yamanashi Yatsugatake-Chushin Model course Hoto (noodles) Prefecture and well-polished Suwaminami IC Kogen Quasi-National Park A local dish in Yamanashi Japanese sake is brewed in Seisen-ryo Moegi-no-Mura, Seisen-ryo, and KEEP Association: Trip to Discover Good Food made by stewing thick flat this area. Makiba Park Kiyosato noodles and seasonal Fujimi Doryu-no-Taki Fall Moegi-no-Mura SAITAMA vegetables in miso soup. Wine It is said that it has been Yatsugatake Resort Outlets hundreds of years since grapes Kobuchizawa IC Masutomi Radium Hot Spring Area first took root in Yamanashi. Sanbuichi-yuusui Spring Torimotsu-ni Nishizawa Keikoku Gorge The basin climate is suitable for Chuo Expressway Karisaka tunnel toll road A regional Kofu dish, torimotsu-ni is Kobuchizawa grape as well as wine Shinden great ito-sakura Tree made from chicken gizzards basted production. Wine is made with Chichibu Tama Kai

in a thick, sweet soy sauce dressing. Nagasaka IC National Park

Koshu grapes, a native variety.

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15 minutes 5 minutes Lake Sengen-jinja Shrine Oshino Hakkai Springs East side of Kawaguchiko of side East 1-2-14, Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Prefecture, Yamanashi City, Kofu Marunouchi, 1-2-14, Motosuko (hot spring)

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Hayakawa Fuji-kawa Narusawa Village Hana-no-Miyako Park

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Mt.Fuji Tourist Information Center Information Tourist Mt.Fuji Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center Heritage World Fujisan Prefectural Yamanashi Mt. Minobu Yamanakako ●Oishi Park Moegi-no-Mura, Seisen-ryo, and KEEP Association: Trip to Discover Good Food

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A famous spot to take pictures of Village with foreign language speaking staff available. staff speaking language foreign with Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji On foot By bus By bus Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple

throughout the year. You will also find ●Itchiku Kubota Art Museum ●Kawaguchiko Hot Spring Area Kiyosato Station Moegi-no-Mura Seisen-ryo, KEEP Association Sanmon Tourist Information Center Information Tourist the Kawaguchiko Nature Living This art museum was awarded 3 It is the biggest hot spring area and 10 minutes 24 minutes 6 minutes Monnai shopping street Mt. Fuji Climbing Fuji--Izu Center, where you can experience stars in the Michelin Green Guide. a main tourist attraction at the foot By bus By bus Soumon National Park

fruit picking, and Oishi Tsumugi It displays fabric with Mt. Fuji of Mt. Fuji. It receives a lot of Makiba park Kiyosato-no-Mori Kiyosato Station

28 minutes 4 minutes Mt. Fuji

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5 minutes by bus the 1,000 yen bill. SAITAMA Contact Information Contact Budo-no-Oka Katsunuma-Budokyo Station Winery and fruit picking Utsubuna Nanbu-no-Himatsuri Yamanashi Tokyo ●Time required: 6 hours ●Transport: By bus and on foot ●Moegi-no-Mura ●Seisen-ryo, KEEP Association ●Makiba Park TOKYO (Fire Festival) Kobuchizawa Otsuki Here you can find a music box The building with a large, red, Play with animals in this captivating Kofu Tokyo museum ;interior and household triangular roof is a symbol of the natural environment and vast goods shops ;and restaurants. Kiyosato highland Plane. There are meadows. Narita Chiba accommodation facilities, a Legend Nanbu Town Kofu-Showa International restaurant, and gift shops. Airport Kawaguchiko Haneda Prefectural Expressway Mt. Fuji border and toll road Airport Fujinomiya Otsuki and Tsuru Area JR Line Fuji KANAGAWA National highway Nagoya (Regular line) Fujinomiya SHIZUOKA CHIBA N

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●Otaki and Metaki Falls ●Suigen-no-Mori ●Michi-no-Eki Doshi www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/english/index.html www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/umaiinet/index.html From Kansai International Airport ●Time required: 3 and a half hours ●Transport: by bus, walkway, ropeway, and Tote basha Shinjuku Otsuki Kawaguchiko From Central Japan International Airport Enjoy two different types of Here you can find comic artist A local farm produce stand where JR Chuo Line limited Express Fuji Kyuko Line pristine waterfalls. While Otaki Ichiro Tominaga’s gallery and a Doshi Village specialty products ■From TOKYO Kansai International runs down fast and thick, Metaki soba restaurant,Suigen-no-Mori, and local farm produce are on 1 hour 60 minutes Shin-Osaka Shizuoka Kofu Chubu Centrair flows down thinly and long. where you can experience sale. A restaurant where you can Airport International Airport Nagoya Shizuoka Kofu JR Limited express Shinkansen JR Limited Express making soba. enjoy Doshi Village food Meitetsu The μ-SKY Limited Express Shinkansen JR Minobu Line Limited Express specialties is also available. By bus By car 50 minutes 2 hours 2 hours Kofu-Showa IC 28 minutes 1 hour 2 hours Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal Kofu Takaido IC Chuo Expressway Area and Minami Alps Area 2 hours and 10 minutes 1 hour and 20 minutes By train By train Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC Shin-Osaka Shizuoka Kofu Enjoy Vegetarian Dishes at the Monnai Shopping Street and Mt. Minobu Kuon-ji Temple Kawaguchiko Shinkansen JR Minobu Line Limited Express Nagoya Shizuoka Kofu

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and see famous scenic spots with a You can see mountain crags, Only 5 minutes from Ropeway 5 minutes walk 35 minutes walk From SHIZUOKA Shinkansen By bus Access! ■

guide. oddly-shaped rocks, Kakuenbo and Sengataki Station to Panorama-dai Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple Oku-no-In Shishinkaku Minobu Station By car

a famous waterfall, Sengataki Falls. Station at the top of Mt. Yasaburo-take. 7 minutes by ropeway 10 minutes by bus Narita International 3 hours 2 hours QR code QR Airport Shinjuku Kofu Komaki IC Kofu-Showa IC ●Time required: 5 hours ●Route bus and walk The (N’EX), JR Chuo Line Limited Express From Mt Fuji Shizuoka Airport Chuo Expressway 1 and a half hours By car

1 and a half hours Mt Fuji Shizuoka Airport Shizuoka Kofu 3 hours

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●Soumon ●Sanmon and Bodaitei ●Mt. Minobu Kuon-ji Temple By car By bus

Sanmon is one of the three biggest This temple is deeply worshipped Information about Yamanashi about Information Initially established by the 28th Yoshida IC Kawaguchiko , the high priest of the temple gates. Soaring up behind the as the head temple of the Nichiren Haneda Airport Kofu Fuji IC Osaka Bus Terminal Kofu 4 hours Nichiren Buddhist sect, the front gate is Bodaitei, the name for the 287 sect of Buddhism. Minobu Town Expressway bus Tomei Expressway Route 139 Meishin Expressway and Chuo Expressway gate has the 36th Niccho priest’s stone steps leading to the main hall. was established as a temple town 8 and a half hours motto, “All people become Buddha It is said that you can reach for Kuon-ji Temple, and has 39 3 hours and 15 minutes 1 hour and 45 minutes 1 hour and 20 minutes by faith in the Lotus Sutra.” enlightenment when you arrive at temple lodgings in total. the top of the steps. 日本一の富士の国 山梨

Fujisan, World Heritage site since 2013

Chuo Shinkansen The Tokyo – Nagoya Line will open in 2027!

It will be only 25 minutes from Tokyo to Yamanashi! YAMANASHI You can see live demonstrations at the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center. home of fujisan (mt. fuji)

Yamanashi is located in the center of Japan and is a region richly endowed with nature and surrounded by beautiful mountains. One of those mountains is Fujisan (Mt. Fuji), the highest mountain in Japan, with a height of 3,776 meters. The beauty of the four seasons in Yamanashi is spectacular. In the spring, the Kofu basin is filled with blooming peach blossoms which blanket the area, making it appear like a paradise. With the crisp, refreshing breeze of the Fuji Five Lakes and the Kiyosato highland in the summer, dyed in fall colors in autumn, and the sight of a snow-covered Mt. Fuji in winter, travelers passing through Yamanashi are guaranteed an array of breathtaking views. Yamanashi is considered to be Japan’s “kingdom of fruit,” and boasts high-class grapes and peaches cultivated with superior techniques. From summer to autumn, you can enjoy picking grapes and peaches at farms open to the public. Strawberry picking in the spring and cherry picking in early summer are also popular. The production of high-quality wine is well established in the prefecture. This unique wine is characteristically known for being a superb complement to Japanese cuisine. Furthermore, Yamanashi is a highly-regarded spa and health resort destination that has many high-quality hot springs. We recommend you enter a Japanese-style bath and let your tired body rest after your journey. Yamanashi’s beautiful scenery and delicious foods are not its only attractions. You can experience the pure and beautiful spirit that is unique to Japan, such as ancient and medieval sites, temples, shrines, and old houses. From the northern side of Mt. Kurodake Yamanashi is close to Tokyo, and is only 1.5 hours away by train. Please visit Yamanashi if you happen to come to Japan. We welcome all visitors with a warm heart!

Mt. Fuji and the Five Lakes Area【Fujikawaguchiko Town, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanakako Village, Narusawa Village, Oshino Village, and Nishikatsura Town】 Isawa, Katsunuma, and Nishizawa Keikoku Gorge Area【Fuefuki City, Yamanashi City, and Koshu City】 Kofu and Shosen-kyo Gorge Area【Kofu City, Kai City, Chuo City, and Showa Town】 Otsuki and Tsuru Area【Otsuki City, Tsuru City, Uenohara City, Doshi Village, Kosuge Village, and Tabayama Village】 The trip of fruits and flowers begins at “Togenkyo” Holiday trips where you can discover Japan's most beautiful scenery (peach blossom paradise) Mountain cities overflowing with wonder Walking through scenes of history and nature

World map map map map Heritage ●→ G-7 ●→ E-6 ●→ D-6 ●→ D-6 map map site map ●→ D-4 ●→ G-3 ●→ H-6 Yamanakako Village Fujikawaguchiko Town Fujikawaguchiko Town Fujikawaguchiko Town Lake Yamanakako Lake Saiko Lake Shojiko Lake Motosuko Kofu City Takeda-jinja Shrine The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes. A peaceful lake with a rich natural The smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes. It is the deepest of the Fuji Five This shrine was built in 1919 at the site of the Lake Yamanakako is surrounded by environment. , an extensive It has been known to the world as Lakes and its water is very clear. In Takeda family's residential house. Three spring, the Fuji Shibazakura Festival many summer resort houses. forest that dates back to primeval times, a summer holiday destination for a generations resided here: Takeda Nobutora, map ●→ H-5 ■30 min. by bus from Fujisan spreads out along the lake's west bank. long time. is held in this area, and shibazakura , and Takeda Katsuyori. flowers in full bloom can be seen. Station (on the Fuji Kyuko Line), ■20 min. by bus from Kawaguchiko ■40 min. by bus from Kawaguchiko ■8 min. by bus from Kofu Station (JR Chuo Line), 30 Otsuki City 5 min. by car from Higashifuji- ■50 min. by bus from Kawaguchiko Station (on the Fuji Kyuko Line), Station (on the Fuji Kyuko Line), 25 Station (on the Fuji Kyuko Line), min. by car from Chuo Expressway Kofu-showa IC Tabayama Village Doshi Village goko Road Yamanaka IC 15 min. by car from Chuo min. by car from Chuo Expressway ☎ +81-55-226-6550 Saru-hashi Bridge 30 min. by car from Chuo One of the three most unique bridges in ☎+81-555-62-3100 Expressway Kawaguchiko IC Kawaguchiko IC Expressway Kawaguchiko IC (Kofu City Tourism association) Taba Keikoku Gorge Doshi Keikoku Gorge (Yamanakako Tourism ☎+81-555-82-3131 ☎+81-555-87-2651 ☎+81-555-87-2518 Japan. It has a rare structure that uses This valley formed by the Taba River, which is a A valley formed by the Doshi River, which is the Association) (Saiko Tourism Association) (Shojiko Tourism Association) (Motosuko Tourism Association) poles sticking out from both sides of the tributary of the , provides water to Tokyo. source providing water to Yokohama. The colors bank in four layers as supporting points The autumn leaves are at their most beautiful from of the autumn leaves are most vibrant from the map ●→ F-6 without using a bridge pier. the end of October to the beginning of November. middle of October to the middle of November. World World World Heritage Heritage Heritage ■15 min. walk from Saruhashi Station ■50 min. by car from (on the ■30 min. by car from Tsuru-shi Station (on Fujikawaguchiko Town Lake Kawaguchiko site site site (on the JR Chuo Line), 10 min. by car JR Chuo Line), 60 min. by car from Chuo the Fuji Kyuko Line), 30 min. by car from Lake Kawaguchiko is the center of tourism around Mt. Fuji because it is from Chuo Expressway Otsuki IC Expressway Katsunuma IC Chuo Expressway Tsuru IC conveniently located and accessible via public transportation. There are ☎+81-554-20-1829 ☎+81-428-88-0411 ☎+81-554-52-2114 (Doshi Village Industry also many tourist facilities and accommodation sites. (Otsuki City Industry Tourism Division) (Tabayama Village Tourism Association) Development Division) ■ World Kawaguchiko Station (on the Fuji Kyuko Line), 5 min. Chuo Expressway Heritage Kawaguchiko IC site ☎+81-555-72-2460 (Kawaguchiko Tourism Association) map ●→ D-4 map ●→ D-4 map ●→ F-6 Various locations in Kofu City Shingen-ko Festival Kai-terrace Yamanashi Local Oshino Village The festival takes place in early April. It is the grandest festival in Kofu City Yamanashi. Its main highlight is the Koshu Battalion Deployment. In Industry Center Oshino Hakkai Springs 2012, this parade was recognized by the Guinness World Records™ as Specialty products of Yamanashi Prefecture such as gems, It consists of eight yusuichi (spring water “the largest gathering of ” in the world with more than 1,000 jewelry and wines are displayed and sold. A perfect place for ponds) and has been worshipped as “the people in costumes marching through Kofu City. finding souvenirs. spring of the gods.” Throughout the “Guinness World Records™ is a registered trade mark of Guinness World Records Limited” map map ■Around Kofu Station (on the JR Chuo Line) ■5 min. by car from Kofu Station (on the JR Chuo Line), 25 min. by car ●→ G-5 ●→ G-3 region's history, many legends have been ☎+81-55-231-2722 (Yamanashi Tourism Organization) from Chuo Expressway Kofu-showa IC ☎+81-55-237-1641 map ●→ G-4 handed down. This pond takes its water Tsuru City Hassaku Festival Kosuge Village from melting snow on Mt. Fuji that took Kofu City An autumn celebration at Oide-jinja Shrine that has Tamagenryu Festival Otsuki City 80 years to be filtered. It is designated as map ●→ D-3 been taking place since the . The The highlight of the spring Tamagenryu Festival a national natural treasure and one of the map ●→ E-4 Yumura Hot Spring Area Cherry trees at Mt. Iwadono atmosphere of the Edo Period is brought alive with the is Japan's greatest omatsu-yaki (pine burning), 100 most famous bodies of water in A historical hot spring area that was discovered Doshi Village map ●→ H-6 Fuefuki City Kofu City Shosen-kyo Gorge Michi-no-Eki Doshi Daimyo Gyoretsu (the procession of the feudal lord) which is held at night. The grand sight of flames Maruyama Park Japan. by Kobo Daishi 1,100 years ago according to Designated as a national natural beauty spot. You must A variety of distinctive local products are sold here, such as fresh watercress and with 130 strong people and splendid street stands. rising into the night sky is overwhelming. Mt. Iwadono stands at the center of Otsuki City. It used to ■25 min. by bus from Fujisan Station (on legend. It is also said that Takeda Shingen used Peach and Plum Blossoms see Shosen-kyo Gorge with beautiful autumn colour leaves tofu, the cultivation and preparation of which are closely linked to Doshi ■5 min. walk from Yamuramachi Station (on ■50 min. by bus from Okutama Station be a fortress where Iwadono Castle, one of three famous the Fuji Kyuko Line), 10 min. by car from Fuefuki City boasts the largest peach production in Japan, to heal his injuries here after battles. standing out against massive and oddly shaped rocks. Village's clear stream. The attached restaurant offers a variety of dishes based the Fuji Kyuko Line), 5 min. by car from (On the JR Ome Line), 50 min. by car castles in the Kanto area, was located. Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC and many people visit the well-maintained walking course ■15 min. by bus from Kofu Station (on the JR ■30 min. by bus from Kofu Station (on the JR Chuo Line), on natural ingredients such as watercress. Chuo Expressway Tsuru IC from Chuo Expressway Uenohara IC ■20 min. walk from Otsuki Station (on the JR Chuo Line), ☎+81-555-84-7794 World to enjoy the peach blossoms around Misaka. You can enjoy Chuo Line), 20 min. by car from Chuo Express Heritage 30 min. by car from Chuo Expressway Kofu-showa IC ■30 min. by car from Tsuru-shi Station (on the Fuji Kyuko Line), 30 min. by ☎+81-554-43-1111 +81-428-87-0111 (Kosuge Village 10min. by car from Chuo Expressway Otsuki IC (Oshino Village Tourism and Industry site the view of a city covered by a pink carpet of peach and way Kofu-showa IC ☎+81-55-252-2261 map ●→ D-4 ☎ ☎+81-55-287-2158+81-55-287-2121 (Shosen-kyo Tourism Association) car from Chuo Expressway Tsuru IC ☎ +81-554-52-1811 (Tsuru City Industry Division) Riverhead Development Division) ☎+81-554-20-1829 (Otsuki City Industry Tourism Division) Division) plum blossoms, accented by the nearby Minami Alps (Yumura Hot Spring Inn Cooperative Association) mountain range. map ●→ F-6 ■15 min. by car from Isawa-Onsen Station (on the JR Fujiyoshida City Chuo Line), (several places around the city) ● Hokuto City and Nirasaki City 【Minami Alps City, Minobu Town, Hayakawa Town, Nanbu Town, Fujikawa Town, and Ichikawamisato Town】 map ●→ F-6 ☎+81-55-261-2829 Peaches Kiyosato, Kobuchizawa, and Nirasaki Area【 】 Around Fuji River and Minami Alps Area Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji (Fuefuki City Tourism and Production Federation) Peaches in Yamanashi have been cultivated for roughly 200 years. The region now boasts the largest Fujikawaguchiko Town Sengen-jinja Shrine ● Grapes production of peaches in Japan. While you are here, Kawaguchiko Herb Festival This shrine was originally dedicated to the why don't you try some sweet, freshly-picked Let’s walk around the south side of Mt. Yatsugatake to enjoy the beautiful seasons Great Minami Alps and Minobu-san Main Temple volcano god to calm the mountain and With the largest production output in Japan, peaches? A variety of events related to herbs are held at Yamanashi has a long grape-growing history the lakeside (based at Kohan Park) where you prevent Mt. Fuji from erupting. The shrine, that spans over 1,200 years. Many varieties map ●→ C-3 map ●→ A.B map ●→ C-8 can smell lavender in the air. The illuminations due to its sophisticated architecture is Hokuto City designated as a national treasure. Mt. Fuji are now cultivated and grape picking is at night are romantic. It is held from the end of another activity to enjoy. Haiji-no-Mura (Heidi’s Village) Nanbu Town Nanbu Fire Festival June to the beginning of July. climbers have been worshipping here for a long time and used this place as an entrance Enjoy flowers all day long at Haiji-no-Mura A festival that has been taking place since the Edo Period. Floating lanterns ■ To Yagisaki Park: 10 min. by bus from to climb the mountain. (Heidi’s Village), where you can find an and Nage-Taimatsu (throwing torches) make the river look burning red. Kawaguchiko Station (on the Fuji Kyuko ornamental greenhouse, an observation Magnificent fireworks are launched into the sky for a stunning show. Line), 10 min. by car from Chuo Expressway ■15 min. walk from Fujisan Station (on the Fuji Kyuko Line), 10 min. by car from Chuo tower, a flower workshop, and much more. ■10 min. walk from Utsubuna Station (on the JR Minobu Kawaguchiko IC. World ■20 min. by car from Nirasaki Station (on Line), 90 min. by car from Chuo Expressway Kofu minami IC To Oishi Park: 30 min. by bus, 20 min. by car from Heritage Expressway Kawaguchiko IC site the JR Chuo Line), 15 min. by car from ☎+81-556-64-4838 (Nanbu Town Industry Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC. ☎+81-555-22-1111 ● Wine (Mt.Fuji Division, Fujiyoshida City Hall) Yamanashi wine accounts for Chuo Expressway Nirasaki IC Development Division) ☎+81-555-72-3168 ☎+81-551-25-4700 (Fujikawaguchiko Town Tourism Division) over 20% of the market Ichikawamisato Town map map ●→ B-2 map ●→ C-1 share in Japan. Many ●→ C-3 Shinmei Fireworks Festival wineries are spotted around Hokuto City Yatsugatake Resort Outlet Hokuto City Mt. Fuji Climbing The top of the mountain this area, mainly in Seisen-ryo A fireworks festival that is held on August 7 〈3776m〉 Hokuto City Akeno's Sunflowers A shopping mall surrounded by a vast natural backdrop. Seisen-ryo holds a variety of events, workshops, and programs Fujiyoshida City map ●→ F-6 Kusushi-jinja Shrine Katsunuma-cho (part of of every year in Ichikawamisato Town, one of Yoshida Trail Koshu City). “Koshu Wine”, A vast sunflower field in Akeno Village boasts the There are 70 shops selling brand fashion, sports and that focus on experiencing nature. It is a good place to start your the three greatest fireworks making districts in

→ Fuji-Q Highland (Yoshidaguchi 5th Station and Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station) → made from the Koshu grape longest hours of sunlight in Japan. This beautiful outdoor equipment, shoes, and jewelry. The outlet also exploration of Kiyosato, satisfying various needs such as Japan. They shoot King-sized Master-Mines 30 min. map ●→ E-3 This theme park has scary and exciting 9th Station _a native variety of Japan_is scenery often appears on TV and in films. offers eating and drinking establishments. accommodation, food, shopping, and information gathering. It is and Nishaku fireworks (480m diameter). 〈3580m〉 30 min. 80 min. ■ ■ also famous for its soft-serve ice cream. attractions that have broken Guinness → 20 min. by car from Nirasaki Station (on the JR Chuo 10 min. by bus from Kobuchizawa Station (on the JR Chuo map ●→ C-7 8th Station half way point → well known throughout the ■10 min. walk from Ichikawa-daimon 30 min. Line), 15 min. by car from Chuo Expressway Nirasaki IC World Records, and also offers rides and 〈3450m〉 Koshu City Erin-ji Temple world. Line), 5 min. by car Chuo Expressway Kobuchizawa IC ■5 min. by car from Kiyosato Station (on the JR Koumi Line), 20 Station (on the JR Minobu Line), 30 min. by characters that are popular among Old 8th Station Established in 1330, Erinji Temple was the family temple of ☎+81-551-42-1351 (Hokuto City Tourism Division) ☎+81-551-20-5454 min. by car Chuo Expressway Sutama IC ☎+81-551-48-2111 Minobu Town Shimobe Hot Spring Area car from Chuo Expressway Kofu-minami IC families. 〈3400m〉 → feudal lord Takeda Shingen. The garden created by Musoukokushi map ●→ E-4 This area is known as the location of the Shingen-no- ☎ +81-55-240-4157 (Ichikawamisato Town map ●→ C-5 ■Fuji Kyuko Line terminal for Fujikyu 80 min. is a government-designated natural beauty spot. Yotsuashi Gate Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) Various Locations in Minami Alps City kakushi-yu (Shingen's hidden spring). It has a hot spring Highland Station (on the Fuji Kyuko is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. Minami Alps license handwritten by Takeda Shingen, a famous warrior of Line), 2 min. by car from Chuo → First-aid Station ■15 min. by bus from JR Enzan Station (on the JR Chuo Line), 40 Here you will find mountains in the 3000-meter class, including Mt. the Sengoku Period. The water at these springs is lukewarm, Expressway Kawaguchiko IC Kitadake, Japan's second-highest mountain at 3,193 meters. It is famous

8th Station → min. by car from Chuo Expressway Katsunuma IC and many people visit Shimobe to drink it. map ●→ C-7 ☎+81-555-23-2111 for its alpine plants and is visited by many climbers.

〈3020m〉120 min. ☎+81-553-32-5091 (Koshu City Tourism Exchange Division) → ■10 min. walk from Shimobe-onsen Station (on the Subaru Line → ■(To Hirogawara) 130 min. by bus from Kofu station (on the JR Chuo JR Minobu Line), 60 min. by car from Chuo “Average hours” 110 min. Line), Minami Alps City Tourism Commerce and Industry Division from 5th Station First-aid Station Expressway Kofu-minami IC ☎ +81-55-282-6294 About hours ☎+81-556-20-3001 (Shimobe Tourism Association) 6 → 7th Station map ●→ E-6 for climbing up A reenactment of the battle 〈2700m〉 Minobu Town About 3 and a half between the opposing forces of Fujikawaguchiko Town hours for descending Fuefuki City Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Mt. Minobu Kuon-ji Temple → map ●→ C-1 Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato 60 min. map ●→ E-2 Kenshin. The highlights are the Isawa Hot Spring Area Kuon-ji temple is famous for being the head

one-on-one fight between Shingen A massive hot spring area situated beside Fuefuki temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism and is → Nenba min. Hokuto City visited by worshippers all year round. The Information on Mt. Fuji climbing 30 and Kenshin, the pre-battle River that boasts the largest scale in Yamanashi Doryu-no-Taki Falls map ●→ B-2 This place is lined with thatched roof houses. Mt. Fuji Safety Yamanashi City Nishizawa Keikoku Gorge ceremony, and the battle scene Prefecture. There are over 100 hotels and inns. It is Doryu-no-Taki Falls is a famous attraction on the Higashizawa shidare-zakura (weeping cherry tree) located Guidance Center You can enjoy visiting the resource center, www.yamanashi- A gorge with a beautiful clear stream running over granite rock, Nishizawa energetically reproduced by 900 surrounded by beautiful fruit farms and has many Valley’s Kawamata River, whose water source is Mt. ●Cherries within the temple grounds is well known, and 30 min. map ●→ A-3 shopping for specialty goods, eating out, kankou.jp/ Senga-takiIzumi Falls Fall Keikoku Gorge is the greatest unexplored spot in Okuchichibu. map ●→ E-4 reenactment participants. sightseeing spots and facilities. Hokuto City Mt. Kaikoma Yatsugatake. With the sound of running water, the atmosphere Hokuto City Sanbuichi-yuusui House: One of Japan's 100 Famous Waters This region has the earliest splendid when in full bloom. and traditional craft-making. 5th Station〈2340m〉 (Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station) Nanatsugama Godan-no-Taki (the five-step waterfall) is particularly worth ■20 min. walk from Isawa-Onsen ■Isawa-Onsen Station (on the JR Chuo Line), 10 One of 100 famous mountains in Japan, Mt. Kaikoma was opened for of this deep, moss-covered forest feels peaceful and ancient. Sanbuichi-yuusui is a unique spring whose waters are still funneled by an ancient harvesting time of all the ■15 min. by bus from Minobu Station (on kokuritsukoen/en/ (Yoshidaguchi 5th Station) 25 ■50 min. by bus from Kawaguchiko Station min. Fuji-Subaru Line seeing as it splashes through verdant leaves and autumn foliage. Fuefuki City Station (on the JR Chuo Line) min. by car from Chuo Expressway Ichinomiya- worshipping in the beginning of the Edo Period. You can enjoy splendid ■About 10 min. by taxi from Kiyosato Station (on the JR irrigation system that divided the water equally to three villages for agricultural use. It main cherry-producing the JR Minobu Line), 80 min. by car from (on the Fuji Kyuko Line), 25 min. by car miryoku/hiking/ Yoshidaguchi ■ hillside scenery when viewing from the Shichiriiwa-daichi Plateau. climbing trail Tour Bus for mountain climbers 60 min. by bus from Enzan Station (on the JR Chuo Line), 50 min. by ☎+81-55-261-2829 misaka IC Koumi Line), 20 min. by car from Chuo Expressway is a site representative of the Yatsugatake-nanroku area. districts. Cherry-picking is Chuo Expressway Kofu-minami IC from Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC (55 min. for climbing and 50 min. for descending) The Reenactment of the Sengoku course1.html Nakanochaya car from Chuo Expressway Katsunuma IC (Fuefuki City Tourism and ☎+81-55-262-3626 (Isawa Hot Spring Inn ■30 min. by car from Kobuchizawa Station or Nagasaka Station Nagasaka IC ■About 10 min. walk from Kai-Koizumi Station (on the JR Koumi Line), 20 min. by car definitely an activity to ☎+81-556-62-0502 ☎+81-555-20-4677 Teahouse Lake Kawaguchiko ☎+81-553-22-1111 (Yamanashi City Tourism Division) Period's Battle of Kawanakajima Production Federation) Cooperative Association ) ☎+81-551-42-1351 (Hokuto City Tourism Division) ☎+81-551-42-1351 (Hokuto City Tourism Division) from Chuo Expressway Nagasaka IC ☎+81-551-32-0058 experience here. (Minobu Tourism Association)