Fuji Five Lakes – Lake Guides

Intro – Discovering Lake Saiko: A Quiet Escape Near Mt. Fuji While most travelers head to Kawaguchiko, I often visit Lake Saiko when I want peace and quiet.Surrounded by forest and calm water, it feels like time slows down here.On this visit, I explored Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a village with traditional thatched-roof houses, and […]

When most people think about Japanese convenience stores, they picture cheap meals and quick snacks. But in places like Kawaguchiko — nestled near Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi — these everyday shops offer something more.From hōtō-style instant noodles to Shine Muscat sweets and Fuji-themed souvenirs, local konbini reflect the flavors and spirit of the region.In this

As someone who lives at the foot of Mt. Fuji, I recently visited Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba — a small village that preserves the atmosphere of old Japan.I had seen photos before, but walking through it in person felt completely different. The thatched-roof houses, the quiet sound of the wind, and the view of