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Trying a Venison Burger at DEAR DEER: Local Gibier Cuisine Near Mt. Fuji

Local Food in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Why I Tried a Venison Burger at DEAR DEER What is DEAR DEER Fujisan Gibier Center? Located just a short walk from Michi-no-Eki Fujiyoshida (the local roadside station), DEAR DEER Fujisan Gibier Center is a small but unique spot specializing in locally-sourced venison and wild boar meat from the Mt. Fuji area. In Japan, it’s […]

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Local Food in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Lake Yamanakako: Cycling, Cottages, and Relaxing Hot Springs Around Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes

Introduction – A Local’s Guide to Yamanakako, the Most Lively of the Fuji Five Lakes Lake Yamanakako is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes and one of the best for outdoor activities.On my recent visit, I cycled around the lake, stayed overnight at a local cottage called Perhe Yamanakako, and relaxed in an onsen

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Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes

Lake Shoji: The Most Peaceful of the Fuji Five Lakes – Local Morning Experience and Mt. Fuji Reflections

Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes

Introduction Lake Shoji may be the smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes, but it’s also one of the most peaceful.I visited early in the morning when the air was still and Mt. Fuji reflected perfectly on the lake’s surface — it felt almost unreal.Unlike the other lakes, Shoji has no crowds or big cafés, just

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Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes
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