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Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Uenohara City is a city with a population of about 22,000 located in the easternmost part of Yamanashi Prefecture.
It is about 1 hour easily accessible from Shinjuku, Tokyo by Use the JR Chuo Line and Chuo Expressway, so it is an ideal area for Day Trip from Tokyo Central Tokyo.
In this COOL JAPAN VIDEOS First Post, we will introduce some of the attractions of Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Please enjoy it until the end.

What is ==Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture? ==
Uenohara City was established in 2005 by the merger of Uenohara Town in Kitatsuru-gun District and Akiyama Village in Minamitsuru-gun District.

Surrounded by Yaeyama, Yougai Mountain, Ougiyama, Tsuboyama, Mt.Takatsuka, and Mt. Mito Spring Uenohara City offers spectacular views of nature throughout summer, autumn, and winter.
One of the attractions of Uenohara City is that you can experience various outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, camping, fishing, horseback riding, sports, and hot springs.

In addition, Momotaro has a strong image of Okayama, but Uenohara City, along with neighboring Otsuki City, also has the "Legend of Otsuki Uenohara Momotaro".
Onigashima is Mt. Iwadono in present-day Otsuki City, and there is a legend that Momotaro followed a dog in Uenohara Town, and the place name of Dangozaka is also said to be derived from the legend of Momotaro "Dango".

==Introduction to Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture Tourist Destinations==
・Guntori Shrine
It is a shrine with a history of 500 years and is famous as the god of good fortune and Marriage.
In addition, since there is a benefit of luck in victory, sports players such as soccer teams also Visit to Prayer in the hope of winning.

・Ichinomiya Shrine
Ichinomiya Shrine is surrounded by Cedar trees that are more than 500 years old.
It is a shrine with a history that is said to have been founded in 1343.

・Gongen Mountain
It is a mountain with an elevation of 1312 meters and has been selected as one of the 100 famous mountains of Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountains and the three mountains of Kitatsuru.
From the top, you can overlook Mount Doshi, Mt. Fuji, Mt. Mitsutoge, and Mt. Undori.

・Mt. Mito
It is a mountain with a Elevation of 1,531 meters that spans Okutama Town, Tokyo, Hinohara Village, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Kosuge Village, Kitatsuru-gun, and has been selected as a Three Hundred Famous Mountains of Japan, Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountains, and One Hundred Famous Mountains of Flowers.
There are three peaks, the West Peak, the Central Peak, and the East Peak, which is the origin of the name "Mt. Mito".

・Ougiyama
It is one of the "top 3 popular mountains" along the JR Chuo Main Line.
There is also a mountain trail that even beginners can enjoy.

・Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Uenohara City
Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture was used in the filming of Juzo Juzo's 1984 film "Funeral," while the city's Former Shimada Junior High School was used in the filming of the short drama "My Beautiful Man," which aired in 2023, and a commercial for a famous fast-food restaurant.
These filming locations have become popular Spots for fans as a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

==Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture Specialty Products==
Uenohara City is famous for its Specialty Products such as Cereals and Sake Manju.
In particular, locally Cultivated millet is known for its high nutritional value and good flavor, and is supported by health-conscious people.
Sake Manju is also characterized by its unique sweetness and moist texture, which is appreciated by Visitors.

==Introduction of festivals and events in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Uenohara City Prefecture==
・Tsukimigaike Benzaiten Festival
It is a festival of Benten-sama enshrined in Tsukimigaike every year in July.
Visit the Lantern floating and Noryo Fireworks Display held from dusk are visited by many spectators.

・Ushikura Shrine Annual Grand Festival
It is a festival held every year in September to give thanks to the gods of agriculture.
Mikoshi (portable shrines) and festival floats procession through the city, making it lively.

・Koshu Meat and Wine Festival
Stalls of more than 50 stores and more than 200 brands of wine can be enjoyed at Special venues around JR Uenohara Station for the second time in 2024.
It is a popular event that is visit by many people from Central Tokyo.

==Introduction to Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture==
There are many historic shrines in Uenohara City, and there are many Spots where you can feel the history, such as the giant Japanese Judas tree at Guntori Shrine and the giant cedar tree at Ichinomiya Shrine.
It is also recommended to visit these spots and think about history.

Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture is a town with a rich Rich in nature environment and a deep history.
We will introduce recommended Spots that will remain in everyone's memory, so thank you.