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Hike and Ride: Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway & Tenjyozan Trail Experience at Kawaguchiko

Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Visiting Kawaguchiko isn’t just about the lake — it’s also about the amazing views from above.On this trip, I decided to hike up to the top of Tenjozan (Kachi Kachi Yama) and then take the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway down.It turned out to be one of the best ways to enjoy both the peace of […]

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Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

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
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