{"id":3345,"date":"2020-04-28T10:54:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T01:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/?p=3345"},"modified":"2020-04-28T11:20:02","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T02:20:02","slug":"local-area-guide-yamanashi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/local-area-guides\/local-area-guide-yamanashi\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Area Guide Yamanashi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japan has many\ngreat areas to visit on its main island of Honshu. There are so many areas of\ngreat natural beauty that contrast with the urban city sights. These areas also\nhouse much of the country’s history as well as its great cultural foods and\ntraditions. One such area is Yamanashi prefecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yamanashi is a\nprefecture in the Chubu region of the main island of Japan. It is landlocked\nand surrounded by mountains, and it contains the tallest mountain in Japan, Mt.\nFuji. The capital city of Yamanashi is Kofu. It was a major area during the\nSengoku era and housed some famous families such as the Takeda. It is a wide\narea that is home to a large amount of agriculture that feeds much of Japan.\nThere are wineries, farming, and campsites. It is one of Japan’s most bountiful\nareas and is a great place to visit for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are many places to see in Yamanashi, but\nthese are a few of the most notable areas to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mt. Fuji<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mt. Fuji is one of the most well-known\nvolcanos in the world. It is the tallest part of Japan and stands at 3,776 m.\nIt is a world heritage site and can be seen from many different prefectures in\nJapan. People from all over the world go there to climb to the peak and enjoy\nthe wondrous view. It is open during the summer months while the temperatures\nare at decent levels for people to climb. The Fuji diamond is also a sight to\nsee and is a sought-after picture for professional and amateur photographers\nalike. They have guided tours that can take you from major cities and reserve\nyour lodgings, too. It is a must-see for anyone who goes to Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fuji Five Lakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Fuji Five Lakes are popular tourist spots,\nand each lake offers its own beauty and activities to enjoy. The lakes were\nformed from the run-off of the melted ice from the mountain, and the people\nhave turned them into thriving getaway spots. Many people have summer homes on\nthe lakesides, while other areas have gained popularity through building a\ntheme park. You can experience traditional festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuji-Q Highlands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the most popular theme parks in\nall of Japan. It has a large number of roller coasters on the park grounds and\nis located close to Mt. Fuji. The Fuji Five Lakes are nearby and there are\nother smaller mountains and tours to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuonji Temple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This historic temple is nestled on Mt. Minobu.\nIt is a training area for monks and is used for many local festivals. The\ntemple is open to the public and there is even a hotel on the grounds. The\nmountain roads up to the temple have shops and restaurants for visitors to\nenjoy. You may even see the monks in training doing their daily mantras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onsen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The area has many volcanic spots and thus has\na large number of onsen. Japanese onsen are traditional bathing places that\nmost Japanese use to relax and enjoy spa treatments. It is easy to find\nopen-air baths there as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Festivals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like other places in Japan, Yamanashi has\nits special festivals. There are some that you can’t find anywhere else in\nJapan and that are known around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shingen Ko Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This festival is held on the first weekend of\nApril and goes on for three days. It is the largest gathering of samurai in the\nworld. On average, over 1500 people dress in samurai armor and march through\nthe streets of Kofu. If you want, you can try to join in as anyone is welcome\nto. You will need to pay a fee and register ahead of time to have a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fujiyoshida Fire festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This festival is held in the city of\nFujiyoshida on August 26th and 27th. The streets are lined with vendors selling\nsouvenirs and food. The highlight of the festivals is the bonfires that are set\nup throughout the town being lit as the sun goes down. They hold a ritual at\neach sight and people can get charcoal from the remains of the fires. It is a\nfun festival to enjoy traditional Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paul Rusch Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The story of Paul Rusch is taught in schools\nthroughout Japan and he is well known in Yamanashi. He was an American that\nlived in Japan and taught them how to play American football. It is held every\nyear in October in Hokuto City. The festival celebrates his many contributions\nto Japan and is full of fun activities for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many wineries, forests, and parks\nfor people to visit as well. It is easy to find places that any nature lover\nwould enjoy. There is even a large amount of camping places in most rural\nareas. It is the best place to go when you want to get away from big city\nliving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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