Destination
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Yamanashi
Travel plans
The Quiet Side of Fuji: West-Lake Onsen Retreat & the ¥1000-Note View — 2 Days
Mt Fuji, slowly and without the crowds
Yatsugatake Highlands: Hakushu Whisky, Forest Water & the Kiyosato Plateau — 2 Days
Whisky, water and the high plateau
Kofu, Takeda Shingen & Shosenkyo Gorge: The Warlord's Province — 2 Days
The land of the cavalry warlord
Japan's Oldest Wine Country: Katsunuma, the Koshu Grape & Tomi no Oka — 2 Days
The birthplace of Japanese wine
Mt Fuji for the First Time: The Five Lakes, Chureito Pagoda & Oshino Springs — 2 Days
The classic first look at Mt Fuji
Yamanashi travel guides
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Katsunuma Wine Tour: Japan's Oldest Wine Country in 2026
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Kofu & Shosenkyo Gorge: Takeda Shingen's Capital in 2026
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2 Days at Mt Fuji: A First-Timer's Itinerary for 2026
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The Quiet Side of Mt Fuji: Off-the-Beaten-Path Lakes for 2026
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