山梨県 · Chubu Region
Yamanashi Hidden Gems
5 spots
Yamanashi· Fujikawaguchiko
Chureito Pagoda — Iconic Mt. Fuji Viewpoint
The Chureito Pagoda, a five-story vermillion structure perched on the hillside above Fujiyoshida City, offers the postca…
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Updated Jun 2026
Yamanashi· Kofu
Takeda Shingen Historical Sites — Legacy of the Warring States
Takeda Shingen (1521–1573) was one of the most formidable daimyo of Japan's Warring States period, ruling Kai Province (…
Takeda Shingensamuraihistory+2
Updated Jun 2026
Yamanashi· Kofu
Erin-ji Temple — Takeda Clan Temple and Rock Garden
Erin-ji Temple, located in the mountains east of Kofu, served as the family temple of the Takeda clan during the Warring…
Zen templerock gardenTakeda clan+2
Updated Jun 2026
Yamanashi· Koshu
Daizenji Taisekiji Temple — Grapes and Autumn Temple
Daizenji Taisekiji Temple, nestled in the Katsunuma wine valley, has an unusual claim: it houses a 1,200-year-old wooden…
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Updated Jun 2026
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Yamanashi· Fujiyoshida
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine — Gateway to Mt. Fuji Climb
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine has served as the traditional starting point for Mt. Fuji pilgrimages via the Yoshida…
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Updated Jun 2026