Yamanashi Prefecture

An inland prefecture on the northern slopes of Mt. Fuji, where the Fuji Five Lakes, wineries and hot springs are popular spots near Tokyo.

Yamanashi Prefecture lies inland in central Honshu, surrounded by mountains, and shares Mt. Fuji with Shizuoka Prefecture to the south. At the Fuji Five Lakes on Fuji's northern slopes, such as Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka, you can see Fuji's reflection; the five-story pagoda and cherry blossoms at Arakurayama Sengen Park make a classic picture, and the springs of Oshino Hakkai are crystal clear. The Kofu Basin produces plenty of grapes and peaches, there are many wineries around Katsunuma, and hot spring areas such as Isawa Onsen. Mt. Fuji is open for climbing in summer, and in winter the clear air gives the best views of the mountain. It can be reached from Shinjuku in Tokyo by JR limited express or highway bus.

Destinations

• Kōfu Basin
• Mount Fuji & Hakone

Itineraries

• Classic Tokyo, Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone & Mt. Fuji – Three days in Tokyo plus day trips to Nikko and Kamakura/Yokohama, followed by overnight stays in Hakone and Lake Kawag…
• Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi and Hakone Classics – See Mount Fuji and the Chureito Pagoda at Lake Kawaguchi, then go via Gotemba to Hakone for the full loop; ideal for fi…
• Hakone & Fuji Five Lakes Public Transit Tour – Travel from Shinjuku to Hakone, cross the mountains via Gotemba to Lake Kawaguchi, and enjoy hot springs and Mt. Fuji w…
• Japan Golden Route: Tokyo, Hakone, Kansai & Hiroshima – Travel west from Tokyo through Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, and Himeji to Hiroshima, returning to Osaka for departure.
• Hakone Hot Springs, Art Museums and Atami – Three nights in Gora, with visits to Hakone's art museums and the Lake Ashi old road, plus a day at the Atami seaside.
• Fuji Five Lakes: A Slow Deep Dive – Stay in Kawaguchiko and link Fuji Sengen Shrine, the Saiko Aokigahara ice and wind caves, the Fifth Station and Oshino…
• Mount Fuji Summit and Lakes to Hakone – A summer climb via the Yoshida Trail to watch the sunrise from the summit, a rest in Kawaguchiko, then a turn to Hakone…
• Fuji and Hakone with Kids – Fuji-Q Highland, ice and wind caves, a safari park and the Hakone pirate ship: a relaxed family itinerary.
• Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura and Atami – Three nights in Kawaguchiko, three nights in Hakone-Yumoto, plus day trips to Kamakura and Atami.
• Grand Kanto & Shinshu Loop – A loop from Tokyo covering Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Matsumoto, Kamikochi, the Snow Monkeys, Kusatsu, and Karuizawa.