About Slow Trip Japan
A Local Japanese Sharing Real Experiences Around Mt. Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes
Slow Trip Japan is run by a Japanese local who lives near Lake Kawaguchi, right at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Every article on this site is based on firsthand experiences — places I actually visited, food I tasted, and moments I experienced in the Fuji Five Lakes area.
My goal is simple:
to share real, local stories and show travelers the quieter, more authentic side of Japan that guidebooks often miss.
Why I Started This Blog
Living near Mt. Fuji, I often meet travelers who only visit the most famous spots — places that are crowded and commercialized.
But the Mt. Fuji region has so many peaceful corners: small lakeside paths, cozy cafés, local onsen, historical villages, and hidden viewpoints only locals know.
I wanted to create a site that shares these real experiences, so visitors can enjoy Japan slowly and meaningfully.
What You’ll Find on This Site
Fuji Five Lakes & Mt. Fuji
Here I share the places I personally visit in my daily life around Mt. Fuji — quiet viewpoints, lakeside paths I walk often, small local trails, and the seasonal changes I notice living here year-round.
These aren’t sightseeing spots I discovered online; they’re places I’ve actually stood, photographed, and experienced in different weather and seasons.
Local Food & Cafés
Every food or café recommendation on this site is something I genuinely ate or visited myself.
No sponsored posts, no rewriting from guidebooks — just my honest impressions, from small family-run restaurants to cafés where I often work or relax.
I describe the things I noticed as a local: the atmosphere, the people, the taste, the feeling of the place.
Local Experiences
Camping beside the lake, early-morning cycling, fishing, cottage stays, museums, seasonal drives — these are all things I personally tried.
I write about what went smoothly, what surprised me, what the weather felt like, and what I learned along the way.
If I recommend something here, it’s because I’ve actually done it and enjoyed it.
Helpful Travel Tips
Most travel tips come from situations I’ve seen visiting travelers struggle with — train mistakes, onsen etiquette, cultural misunderstandings, or simple things that are easy for locals but confusing for first-timers.
I explain them the way I would to a friend visiting me in Yamanashi: simple, practical, and based on real experience living here.
Our Philosophy
Slow Trip Japan focuses 100% on the Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes region.
This site isn’t a general Japan travel blog — it’s a collection of real-life stories, written from a local perspective.
We believe travel should be slow, personal, and connected to the land.
Through this site, I hope you discover peaceful places, local culture, and meaningful memories you won’t find in typical guidebooks.
Let’s Connect
Have questions about the Fuji Five Lakes area?
Want local recommendations?
Feel free to reach out through the contact form or Instagram.
I’m always happy to help make your Japan trip unforgettable.