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Travel Places to visit/things to do in Yamanashi

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Visiting in laws atm and we originally planned to take a trip to Kyoto but with all the coronavirus stuff going on we are instead planning to stay within Yamanashi or surrounding areas. We've already been to Kyoto a couple of times and seen the major things there so not a huge loss. It'd be interesting to take a more rural trip to lesser visited and less touristy places. We've gone to Shousenkyou for example and that was very nice. Any interesting towns or places you'd recommend? Particularly we like to visit temples, shrines, old mansions etc. Gardens and parks or natural attractions are also great. My wife is also a huge food fan so interesting places to eat are also good.


We have a couple ideas but it never hurts to have more.
 
Join this: japan-guide.com forum - Questions -

Lots of great help from those that live and travel in Japan. Join the forum. I think you have to be approved first , after approval you can then start posting. I posted about a ferry going to Shikoku and got some great help form it.
 
I know it's touristy but it's worth taking a bus from Kawaguchi-ko up to the 5th station of Mt Fuji, having a wander and escaping the heat.
 
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If you are into history and culture, visit Kofu Castle and the Takeda Shrine. I'm a big Shingen fan myself, here's Uehara-san's article on Shingen's former residence:

Tsutsujigasaki Residence

The Tsutsujigasaki Residence (躑躅ヶ崎館 Tsutsuji-ga-saki Yakata) was the residence of the Takeda clan. In 1519, Takeda Nobutora (武田信虎, 1494-1574), the father of the famous Shingen, transferred his base from Isawa to Tsutsujigasaki. After that...
jref.com

More articles are in the pipeline.
 
There are a couple of wineries in Yamanashi as well. Quality of Japanese wine is supposed to be getting better, but I admit I haven't had any in a while so I couldn't recommend any wineries. Anyway, I throw this into the mix as it might be something to consider.

(The website below is in Japanese, but they have info in English also.)

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www.yamanashi-kankou.jp
 
 
Thank you to everyone answers so far, it's greatly appreciated
 
The touristy place about 10 min walk from Katsunuma station is very enjoyable. They have a cellar and you can have an unlimited tasting session for 1500 yen (I think). There are some nice restaurants near the station too.
 
I have started to write up a Yamanashi Travel Guide. It's a work in progress, will add some info on the vineyards and more photos tomorrow:

Yamanashi Travel Guide

Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県 Yamanashi-ken) is located in central Honshū and bordered by Tōkyō, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Nagano, and Saitama prefectures. It is one of only eight landlocked prefectures in Japan. The terrain is mostly mountainous, and the...
jref.com
 
Yamanashi wine is famous, but whiskey is also delicious.

[Suntory Hakushu Distillery]

Dedication to Quality　Suntory Hakushu Distillery

Learn about the history, natural environment, and dedication of Hakushu Distillery, also known as the "Forest Distillery."
www.suntory.com

Unfortunately, the factory tour and museum are currently closed.

[韮崎御勅使蒸溜所(Nirasaki Midaigawa Distillery.)]

【韮崎蒸留所】山梨 ウイスキー | 御勅使 韮崎 富士ヶ嶺 | サン.フーズ

山梨 サン．フーズのウイスキーは、美しい自然に囲まれ、富士山が望める地で生み出されています。自社蒸留したモルトや厳選されたモルト、グレーンをブレンダーがそれぞれの個性を引出しブレンディング。山梨県は雄大な山々に囲まれ清らかな水が育むまれています。水は飲みやすい軟水でウイスキーの仕込水や製造に適しています。
www.sanfoods.jp

[マルス信州蒸溜所(Mars Shinshu Distillery)]

マルス駒ヶ岳蒸溜所 | 見学体験 | 本坊酒造 公式サイト

長野県中央アルプス駒ヶ岳山麓の「マルス駒ヶ岳蒸溜所」では、ウイスキー製造設備や熟成庫の見学、蒸溜所限定品の購入をお楽しみいただけます。1949年に始まったマルスウイスキーの歴史や、マルスウイスキーの生みの親、岩井喜一郎氏設計の岩井式蒸留釜など、ここでしか見られないマルスウイスキーの世界をご堪能ください。
www.hombo.co.jp


白州尾白川渓谷(Hakushu Ojira River Valley )
It's cool in summer so it's perfect for trekking.
However, there is also a campsite, so it may be noisy for children to play in the river.
 
A place where you can see a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi.

ほったらかし温泉(Hottarakashi Onsen)

ほったらかし温泉　ほーむぺーじ

www.hottarakashi-onsen.com
Onsen is open from 1 hour before sunrise.
You can see Mt. Fuji from the open-air bath.

山梨県笛吹川フルーツ公園(Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park)

山梨県笛吹川フルーツ公園

山梨県山梨市にある山梨県笛吹川フルーツ公園は、一年を通して様々なフルーツや花を楽しむことができます。広場や遊具、ショップやカフェがあり、ロードトレインも走っています。
fuefukigawafp.co.jp
It is a place where you can see the night view of Kofu near Hottarakashi Onsen.

Yamanashi view point map

Google マップ

Google マップで地図を検索。乗換案内、路線図、ドライブルート、ストリートビューも。見やすい地図でお店やサービス、地域の情報を検索できます。世界地図も日本語で、旅のプランにも便利。
www.google.co.jp

甘利山東屋展望台(Amariyama Higashiya Observatory)

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www.yamanashi-kankou.jp
富士川クラフトパーク(Fujikawa Craft Park)

山梨県富士川クラフトパーク

Yamanashi Fujikawa Craft Park
www.kirienomori.jp
 
東京から日帰りで行ける日本の秘境
Unexplored region of Japan that can be reached on a day trip from Tokyo.
山梨県南巨摩郡早川町(Hayakawa Town, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture)
The mountain village is very beautiful.

Hayakawa Town Tourism Association

hayakawakankou.jp
I often visited Hayakawa's Onsen for touring.

The oldest inn in the world, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan.


[七面大明神影現の霊場] 静寂の神域 七面山奥之院
Shichimen Daimeijin Kagegen no Sacred Ground] Silence Sanctuary Shichimenyama Okunoin
 
Southwestern area of Yamanashi sightseeing.
南アルプス市の観光
Sightseeing in Minami Alps City

Minami Alps UNESCO Eco Park
(Mountain)

(culture)

Minami Alps city phot Travel
 
Besides wine, beer is also delicious.
Yatsugatake craft beer touchdown

清里高原のクラフトビール「八ヶ岳ビール タッチダウン」公式ショップ

八ヶ岳南麓で生まれたクラフトビール「八ヶ岳ビール タッチダウン（Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown）」の公式ショップです。ギフトにも最適な金賞地ビールの数々を、清里高原のブルワリー（ビール醸造所）から直送致します。
www.yatsugatake-beer.com

国際的コンペティションを受賞した日本のビール | クラフトビールの総合情報サイト My CRAFT BEER

世界では毎年多くのビールコンペティションが開催されており、近年では日本のブルワリーも多数の国際的なコンペティシ
mycraftbeers.com
 
Stay with Yamanashi flowers
Yamanashi
Kuu House in Chikahagi!

English

Stay in a 185-year-old Japanese farmhouse in the mountain village of Chikahagi, Yamanashi. Enjoy irori hearth dining, vegan-friendly meals, homemade fermented foods, and organic vegetable harvesting in a private countryside stay. Your English-speaking host, Keita, welcomes guests like family...
www.kuuhouse.info

農泊 (Nohaku)

Countryside Stay Japan

Considering a trip to Japan? If you’re looking for a new way to experience Japan, sign up for a farm-stay experience through the Countryside Stay Japan program and participate in traditional rural-lifestyle activities in recommended countryside locations.
countrysidestays-japan.com

Northern Yamanashi

YAMANASHI. Heidi's Village (Yamanashi Prefectural Flower Center)

Top of ハイジの村

www.haiji-no-mura.com
 
Kiyosato Village at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake in northern Yamanashi.
It is a summer resort that was popular during the bubble era in Japan.
Kiyosato Terrace
Official site

【公式サイト】清里テラス KIYOSATO TERRACE ｜サンメドウズ清里　Sun Meadows Kiyosato

標高1,900mの特等席。爽快な「八ヶ岳ブルー」の空が広がるサンメドウズ清里。清里テラスは、富士山や野辺山高原の絶景を楽しめる、標高1,900mの山頂にあります。
www.sunmeadows.co.jp

This is not famous.
but a place I would like to visit

山梨最長 丹波山 ローラー滑り台 247m / 810ft Roller slide at Yamanashi Tabayama

 
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A place you shouldn't approach in Yamanashi, the so-called shinrei spot (haunted places).
Yamanashi has many dangerous places such as lakes, tunnels, ruins, and cult groups.
17 places.
 
Yamanashi gourmet
The famous foods in Yamanashi are "hoto", "shingen mochi" and "peach", but I will introduce other foods.

[Koshu Wine Beef ]
Koshu Wine Beef is beef obtained from "hybrid" that is fattened by feeding grape pomace generated during wine production at Kobayashi Farm in Kai City,
Yamanashi Prefecture as part of the feed.

小林牧場のご案内 | 甲州ワインビーフ・甲州牛の小林牧場 | 美郷 直売センター

小林牧場について。山梨県のブランド牛「甲州ワインビーフ」「甲州牛」の生産・直売を行っている小林牧場です。直売センター 美郷（みきょう）は山梨県内３店舗・山梨県内外のレストランで味わえます。安全・安心・美味なワインビーフ！
www.winebeef.co.jp

Kobuchizawa Art Village
(COUNTRY RESTAURANT KEYSPRING)

KOBUCHIZAWA ART & WELLNESS

From relaxation to experiences that stimulate the senses. Museums, hotels, restaurants, lodges, golf courses...A resort of art that colors your soul.
www.kob-art.com

Restaurant new port

山梨レストラン　ニューポート 洋食　ランチ　フレンチ　ステーキ

山梨食材と黒毛和牛にこだわったレストラン 洋食＊ステーキ＊鉄板焼＊フレンチコース＊ お気軽にご予約&お問い合わせ下さいませ レストラン　ニューポート 山梨レストラン、山梨おいしい店、山梨グルメ、こだわりレストラン,山梨ランチ,山梨フレンチ,ステーキ、山梨鉄板焼,山梨温泉,みたまの湯、,誕生日レストラン,ステーキおいしい、山梨無尽
r.goope.jp

[Hamburger]
Top10

ハンバーガーが食べたい！山梨の絶品ハンバーガーおすすめ店 2024 | PORTA

山梨の人気ハンバーガーのおすすめ店を厳選！ランチに行きたい話題のお店から肉汁溢れる名物バーガーまで豪華ラインナップ。おいしくてボリューム満点ハンバーガーを堪能♪
www.porta-y.jp

MOOSE HILLS BURGER

ムースヒルズバーガー Moose Hills Burger

富士山のふもとの河口湖で2008年に開業した、天然酵母のパンと100%ビーフで作るグルメバーガーのお店です。食感抜群の天然酵母を使用したパンに挟まれた、ジューシーな粗挽きオージービーフ100%のパティ。厳選された素材をベースに、焼きたてのハンバーガーを皆様にご提供致します。
moosehills.jp

[Beef tendon curry]
Hinomaru Steak

ヒノマルステーキ＆カレーハウス48（甲府本店） | ヒノマルステーキ

カレーが人気の「ヒノマルステーキ甲府店」牛筋カレー全国発送承ります。自慢のサーロインステーキ、肉汁溢れるハンバーグ、お得なランチも大人気。二階の大部屋は女子会、地元（山梨）の集まり、会社でのお祝いや季節のイベントにも。
hinomarusteak.com

[Chicken and eggs]

中村農場(Nakamura Noujyou)Nakamura Farm

中村農場

www.nakamuranojo.com

[gibier restaurant (game meat cuisine)]
仙人小屋(Sen'nin goya)
 
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Hiroyuki Nagashima said:
Yamanashi gourmet
The famous foods in Yamanashi are "hoto", "shingen mochi" and "peach", but I will introduce other foods.
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Your last post certainly made me hungry.

I wonder what places in Yamanashi @Snicket visited in the end.
 
Only after writing up our Yamanashi Travel Guide did I realise that Yamanashi is famous for crystals and jewellery, too.

Today, the NYT featured an article on Yamanashi's jewellery industry:


In Japan, a Destination for Jewelry Lovers (Published 2021)

Yamanashi prefecture, just southwest of Tokyo, houses hundreds of jewelry-related companies. Its secret? Local rock crystal.
www.nytimes.com

So another destination mentioned in the article is the Yamanashi Jewelry Museum (closed until the end of the current SoE on 12 September 2021):

Yamanashi Jewelry Museumï¼Home

www.pref.yamanashi.jp
 
That's an amazing picture. I remember riding the train from Ikuta seeing Mt. Fuji during the crisp late fall morning going to Yokota Air Base. Picture reminds me of it.
 
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