【Open book once every 33 years】Hattasan Chokokuji Temple A secret Buddha book opened once every 33 years. The eleven-sided Kanzeon Bodhisattva, who was called the guardian Kannon of the Seven Villages of Hara, has been worshipped by people since ancient times. In addition, 2024, which is also the 500th anniversary of the reconstruction of the main hall, is a very precious and special year. Don't miss this opportunity! Period March 16 Sat ~ March 18 Mon in 2024 Reiwa 6 Admission fee to the main hall 500 yen with protective tree Main hall hours: 9 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. Address Yamanashi Prefecture Minami-Alps City Enobara 442

【Ando Family Residence Hinamatsuri】 Designated as a National Important Cultural Property, more than 200 dolls from Edo to Showa are on display at the "Ando Family Residence". Yamanashi's unique hina doll, "Bina Yokozawa", is charming in its standing figure. You can also enjoy the architecture and gardens that are more than 300 years old suitable for the spring festival. During the period, a concert of songs related to spring will be held. In addition, the staff is giving a handmade miniature folded gift to those who come. Limited number Date and time: February 9 Fri ~ April 8 Mon, 2024 Reiwa 6 Time: 9 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. last admission 4 p.m. *Closed on Tuesdays Admission fee: Adults university students and older 300 yen Children elementary, junior high, and high school students 100 yen * Preschoolers free of charge Address Yamanashi Prefecture Minami-Alps City Seinan Lake 4302 Note: You may be required to use a temporary parking lot due to parking lot maintenance work. 3 mins walk Contact: Ando Family ☎Residence 055-284-4448 Cultural Properties Division, ☎Board of Education 055-282-7269

This is the Minami-Alps City Tourism Association. We will share lots of appealing information about Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, through Cool Japan Video. ◇What is Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture?◇ Minami-Alps City covers about 5.9 percent of Yamanashi Prefecture and has a population of around 70,000. Located in the western part of Yamanashi, the city sits embraced by the majestic Southern Alps. In 2003, six towns and villages—Hatta Village, Shiranecho, Ashiyasu Village, Wakakusa-cho, Kushigata Town, and Kosei Town—merged to form Minami-Alps City. In 2014, the entire city was designated the Minami-Alps UNESCO Eco Park. The Southern Alps surrounding Minami-Alps City span Nagano, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka prefectures and form Japan’s largest mountain range. It includes 3,000-meter peaks loved by climbers, such as MtKitadake, Senjogetake, Houou Sanzan, and Kai-komagatake. ◇Tourist attractions in Minami-Alps City◇ ・Ecopa Inagako Located on the slopes of MtKushigata, Ecopa Inagako offers nature classes, the Forest Science Museum, camping and BBQ facilities, and other hands-on experiences. It is a popular spot for families to enjoy time in nature. ・Yukyari no Sato Juen Yukyari no Sato Juen is a multi-purpose facility that features 100% natural hot spring baths, accommodations, barbecue areas, and tennis courts. It also serves as a base for mountain climbing. ・Roadside Station Shirane Farm Products Direct Sales Market Renovated in April 2023, the spacious market offers a relaxed shopping experience. Visitors can buy fresh local fruits, vegetables, and specialty products, making it a popular destination for people from inside and outside the prefecture. ・Yashagami Pass This pass at the southern end of the Houou Sanzan offers sweeping views of the Southern Alps. You can reach the pass in about an hour, making it suitable for family hikes. ◇Local specialties and gourmet foods of Minami-Alps City◇ Minami-Alps City is known for abundant fruit production, including cherries, plums, peaches, grapes, persimmons, kiwifruit, and Shine Muscat grapes. When these fruits are in season, you can enjoy fruit picking at orchards across the city. Cherry picking and Shine Muscat harvest experiences are especially popular with families and couples. These fruits are also popular choices for hometown tax return gifts. ◇Rich nature and hot springs in Minami-Alps City◇ The city offers seasonal natural beauty and plentiful hot spring resources. You will find many hot spring facilities, from day-use baths to hotels and ryokan, catering to a wide range of needs. Please take time to refresh your body and mind in the hot springs. Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is filled with rich nature and delicious local products that create lasting memories for visitors. We look forward to welcoming you to Minami-Alps City. Stay tuned to Cool Japan Video for recommended information about Minami-Alps City!

Even though it's February, it's spring... ☺️ Recently, a lot of vegetables that have been cold and modest have recently arrived at 🙌 the tourist information center in front of the station From the #Fukino To, which makes you feel the arrival of Spring, spinach #spinach sweetened by the cold of winter, We are waiting for you ✨ with a large selection of vegetables In addition, we are waiting for you with good things from Yamanashi and Otsuki that are perfect for Souvenirs! 😁

Hello! This is the Otsuki Tourism Association. WE WILL INTRODUCE THE CHARM OF OTSUKI CITY, YAMANASHI PREFECTURE, A LAND RICH IN NATURE AT THE FOOT OF MT. FUJI, IN A COOL JAPAN VIDEO! □■□ What is Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture? □■□ Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture is a city with a population of about 21,000 located in the eastern part of Yamanashi Prefecture, and is surrounded by Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa Mountains. Access from central Tokyo is about 1 hour by limited express on the JR Chuo Line, and less than 2 hours by Conventional train. By car, it takes about 60 minutes from Shinjuku to Otsuki Interchange on the Chuo Expressway. Also, it takes about 40 minutes from Otsuki Station to Mt. Fuji Station on the Fujikyuko Line, so it is recommended to stop by when climbing Mt. Fuji. □■□History of Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□□ In the Edo period, Important Highways such as the Koshu-kaido now National Route 52 passed through Otsuki City, making it a prosperous trading and logistics hub. In 1954, the 3 towns and 4 villages of Otsuki Town, Saruhashi Town, Shichiho Town, Yanagawa Village, Hatsukari Village, Sasago Village, and Nigioka Village merged to form the sixth city in Yamanashi Prefecture. The following year, Tomihama Village was merged to form the current Otsuki City. □■□ Introducing 5 sightseeing spots in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture □■□ 【Kai no Saruhashi Monkey Bridge】 Kai no Saruhashi Bridge is one of Japan's Three Odd Bridges, along with Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni and Kiso Bridge, and is designated as a national scenic spot. The 30-meter-long bridge has a special structure that does not use any piers at all. 【Mt. Iwadono】 It is a mountain with an altitude of 634 meters that can be visited in about 20 minutes on foot from Otsuki Station. There is also a mountain trail from the entrance to the summit, and you can climb it in about 1 hour one way. In the spring season, you will be greeted by about 300 cherry trees. 【Katsuragawa Wellness Park】 Located on a hill overlooking eastern Yamanashi Prefecture, Katsuragawa Wellness Park is a spot where you can enjoy playground equipment, Dog Run, and Barbecue. It is a spot where you can enjoy nature and is popular with families. 【Maki Oiseyama】 Maki Oiseyama is known as the village of 3,000 cherry blossoms, and as one of the leading cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamanashi Prefecture, it is crowded with many tourists during the cherry blossom season. 【Yamanashi Overnight Hot Spring Yorimichi no Yu】 It is a hot spring facility that opened in 2018, and you can enjoy not only lodging but also day trips. □■□ Twelve views of Mt.□ in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□ The "Twelve views of Mt." was established in 1992 as an excellent view of 20 mountains and 12 views of Otsuki City, where you can see the beautiful Mt. Fuji. ・List of List of 12 views 1 Mt. Mt. Ganagaburasuri and Mt. 2 Ushioku-no-Gangabarasuri, Koganezawa 3 Okura Takamaru・Hamaiba 4 Mt. Takigozan and Sasago Mt. 5 Mount Narakura 6 Ougiyama 7 Mt. Momokura 8 Mt. Iwadono and Mt. 9 Mt. Mt. Kuradake 10 Mt. Mt. Kuki, Mt. 11 Mount Mt. Takagawa 12 Mt. Seihachi □■□ festival and event □ in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture■□ The "Bonfire Citizens' Festival" is the largest event in Otsuki City held every summer, and there are many stalls where Mikoshi portable shrine procession, Yosakoi Soran, Awa Odori, and Folk Songs are performed on National Route 20, which has been closed to traffic. In 2023, it was held for the first time in four years due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and many tourists visited. □■□Specialty products and souvenirs of Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture□■□ Speaking of Otsuki City's specialties, "Sasago Mochi" is famous. It has been loved by many people for more than 100 years. Sake and wine made in Otsuki City are also popular as Souvenirs, and the special taste using local water and raw materials makes you feel the rich nature of Otsuki City. □■□ Enjoy your trip to Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture □■□ With the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, rich nature, and sightseeing spots where you can feel the history, Otsuki City is full of charms that will captivate everyone who visits. We will send out recommended information so that you can visit Otsuki City, so thank you.

Yamanashi Prefecture Fujikawaguchiko Scenery seen from the rooftop Footbath of Mr./Ms. Konan Sou The sunset and Mt. Fuji are beautiful.

Yamanashi Prefecture Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor Moon and Autumn leaves The Autumn leaves during the day were beautiful, but the Autumn leaves at night were also beautiful with their bright red shining in the night sky.

It's a classic among the classics, but it's still Mt. Fuji. The view over Lake Kawaguchi just after the sun went down.

Shinkurayama Sengen Shrine, famous for its cherry blossoms The autumn leaves are also beautiful. Japan's Mt. Fuji, autumn leaves and a three-storied pagoda It seems that this is already a major spot for foreigners, and there are many overseas tourists whenever I go.

Yamanashi Fujiyoshida Niikura Sengenyama Shrine Mt. Fuji× Chureito × cherry blossoms It is an auspicious place ♡to see this collaboration ᴗ̈*⑅୨୧ The view from climbing the long stairs was even more beautiful❀

The autumn leaves of Yatsugatake seen from the Kiyosato Highland are a masterpiece.

It is a relief to see Mt. Fuji. In addition, during the autumn season, you can see the competition between the autumn leaves on the lakeside and Mt. Fuji. I have to go again this year This year's Lake Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival starts on October 28th.

Deep red autumn leaves and Mt. Fuji over Lake Kawaguchi.

Superb view spot of Mt. Fuji Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt. Fuji from Shindo Pass 3 I was so impressed that I was shooting until the morning An even more moving sunrise came. I think I met the most spectacular view of my life. Mt. Fuji bathed in anti-twilight rays, a rare natural phenomenon A vast sea of clouds at the foot of the mountain It was a superb view of the sunrise that could not have been better.

Superb view spot of Mt. Fuji Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt. Fuji from Shindo Pass 2 Cars can't even break in. Climb the pass road in the middle of the night for more than an hour, and only those who reach it can admire the superb view. I was moved to tears by how beautiful it was.

Superb view spot of Mt. Fuji Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt. Fuji from Shindo Pass Cars can't even break in. Climb the pass road in the middle of the night for more than an hour, and only those who reach it can admire the superb view. I was moved to tears by how beautiful it was.

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Yamanashi Prefecture, Niikurayama Sengen Park, I took a picture with a standard composition. The weather was very good and we could see Mt. Fuji clearly. There are many visitors from overseas, and I was made to realize that it is a spot that represents Japan.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce a post by "Nguyen Vu". The contrast between the vivid tulips, the blue sky and the clouds is wonderful. Located in Yamanakako Village, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, Yamanakako Hanako Park is a popular tourist spot with a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji visited by many tourists. The park is divided into "flower garden / farm area" and "paid area", and you can enjoy the vivid flowers of the four seasons in each area. The vast plateau at an altitude of 1000m is a sight to behold. Cherry blossom trees, tulips and poppies bloom in spring, sunflowers bloom in summer, cosmos bloom in autumn, and each season has a different charm. The blue carpet of nemophila, which can be seen at the water and flower theme park "Seiryu no Sato" paid area, is also popular as a photo spot. In addition, an illumination event is held every winter, and the fantastic view of Mt. Fuji and nature is a must-see. You can check the flowering status in the park on the official website, so why not check it out when you visit? You can also take a walk with your pet lead required, so it is also recommended to take a walk with your dog. ◆Lake Yamanaka Hanato Park◆ 【Address】〒401-0501 Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Yamanakako Village Yamanaka 1650 【Access】By car: About 5 minutes from Yamanakako IC on Higashi-Fuji Five Lakes Road 【Parking lot】Available charged For more information, please visit the official website.

Cherry blossoms of Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji in the morning Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi

Full moon night, Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms Yamanashi Prefecture Fujikawaguchiko Town Kawaguchiko Lake Shore

Full moon night, Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms. Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

Spring has come Torii gate and cherry blossoms Fuji Sengen Shrine, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture

It is a famous photo spot Sengen Shrine Chureito in Fujiyoshida City. When I went in the middle of the night, there were already tripods lined up ... I was a little despairing, but it got brighter and the security guard started calling out to me not to use a tripod, and I'm really glad that I managed to take this picture. The Somei Yoshino in full bloom dyed in the dawn sunrise, the Chureito Pagoda, and the snow crown Fuji were the most beautiful.

Speaking of cherry blossom spots, here 🌸🌸 It is a suitable place for spring with Mt. Fuji, Chureito Pagoda, cherry blossoms and Japan. Mt. Fuji, who is a mood shop, also showed up at this time. From ⛩ Niikurayama Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture #Cherry blossoms#Photo contest#Mt. Fuji#Niikurayama Sengen Shrine#Superb view#Spring of Japan#cherryblossm

Fuji is in the background. Chureito Pagoda in the front. Must see.

It was foggy in the morning, but I enjoyed the atmosphere at the Yamanakako. That's why I decided to post this picture, the mysterious yet fascinating feel of the place guarantees to draw all your attention.

The majestic Mt. Red Fuji 🗻 and a Ipponzakura 🌸 tree about 330 years old. "Cherry blossom spots in Yamanashi Prefecture" I've been wanting to take pictures for a long time, and the other day the weather forecast said that it would be cloudy for a day, but I could see Mt. Fuji, so I got up from work after the night shift and went straight to the cherry blossoms in the alligator mound to take a place. When I arrived at the site, it was 2:30 p.m., and there were quite a few photographers and tourists, but I managed to get a place. I was relieved. When I came to the site, I could see Mt. Fuji well, the weather was getting better, and it was gradually clearing ☀️. I thought it would be okay if I kept going like this, but I was sleepy, but I was excited to see Mt. Fuji and the weather was good, and I was getting less and less sleepy. I waited for 3-4 hours until it was lit up, and I could see the red Fuji in the evening, and the cherry blossoms and red Fuji were beautiful. After all, it was a very popular Mt. Fuji photo spot, and there were many photographers and tourists. The illuminated cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji are the most beautiful. I was finally able to take a picture. Benifuji and Ipponzakura 🌸🌸🌸 Cherry blossoms at the alligator mound and Mt. Fuji Cherry blossoms in Wanizuka, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji shining in the morning sun The combination of Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms is beautiful. Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

Upside-down Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms From the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, you can enjoy 100 cherry trees with the majestic Mt. Fuji and the lake surface in the background, making it a great photo spot. Cherry blossom viewing while strolling along the rows of cherry blossom trees along the lakeshore is also exceptional. Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi