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Yamanashi Foods I Personally Recommend as a Local Resident

Quick Navigation1 Intro2 Yamanashi’s Famous Food Culture2.1 Why Yamanashi Is a Hidden Foodie Destination2.2 When and Where to Enjoy Local Specialties3 Must-Try Local Famous Food in Yamanashi3.1 Hōtō — My Personal Experience as a Yamanashi Local3.2 Yoshida Udon – Thick, Chewy Noodles from Fujiyoshida3.3 Basashi – My Personal Experience Trying This Local Specialty3.4 Shingen Mochi […]

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Local Food in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Day Camping at Fumotoppara: Mt. Fuji Views, Windy Fields, and Quiet Moments

Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

If you’re traveling near Mt. Fuji and craving a peaceful escape into nature, a day camp at Fumotoppara might be just what you need.Famous for its wide-open fields and postcard-perfect view of Mt. Fuji, this campsite offers something rare: room to breathe. Before we get into the details, you might want to check out a

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Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Exploring Iyashi no Sato Nenba: A Hidden Traditional Village Near Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes

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

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Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes