12 Hachiman Shrine in Kofu Cathy Cawood Small shrine in Kofu surrounded by rampant summer growth, with many trees and large rocks behind, and an attractive pond.
Culture Inishie-no-Michi in Kofu Cathy Cawood A mapped trail between Kofu JR Station and Kai-Zenkoji visits the five Kofu Gozan temples that enjoyed Shingen Takeda's patro...
16 Stormy Skies over Kawaguchi-ko Imogen Riethmuller The thunderclouds roll in over Kawaguchi-ko, creating a dramatic atmosphere at the otherwise calm and peaceful lake.
15 Takeda Shrine Cathy Cawood Kofu shrine dating from late Meiji was built on the ruins of Takeda Shingen's fortified home, and has a museum with artifacts...
Activities Forest Adventure Mt Fuji, Yamanashi Jessica A Paje Trepidation, achievement, laughter and excitement: Welcome to Forest Adventure at Mt Fuji in the Yamanashi prefecture. The Ad...
7 Food The Secret to a Great Tofu Dessert Su Stori Fruit farm in Yamanashi Prefecture. Enjoy delicious seasonal fruit in the middle of the Minami Alps.
9 Activities Views of Lake Kawaguchiko by bike Jerome Lee Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the lakes around the Fuji Five Lakes region, in Yamanashi Prefecture. It can be reached by train a...
9 Culture Open Air Sculptures in Yamanashi Selena Hoy The outdoor sculpture garden at the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art is great for a scenic stroll, with both natural and m...
13 Food Otto Sette Valerie Kor OTTO SETTE, a true Italian fine dining experience in RISONARE Yatsugatake. Only fresh, seasonal ingredients from the region a...
Activities Fruit Picking in Nakagomi Orchard Valerie Kor Pick and feast on fresh, sweet fruits from Nakagomi Orchard in Yamanashi, a place named "King of fruits".
