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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Yamanakako [2025]
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Mount Fuji
4.8
/5
1402 reviews
8.7
Based on 1,747 reviews
13.3 km from downtown
Phone +81-544-221155
Address: Mount Fuji, Kitayama, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0112, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yamanakako
Highlights:
Postcards & sunrise at peak
Panoramic view of peaks & lake
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## Mount Fuji: The totem of the Japanese soul, the priceless shock that must be seen in this life! **Definitely worth it! **It is far more than a mountain, but also a living totem that carries Japan's millennium faith and aesthetics**. Whether looking out over its sacred outline or challenging the summit, it is a great way to feel the Japanese spirit deeply. **Core highlights hit the soul:*** **The fast-changing scene:** The four seasons rotate to give it a very different face - spring cherry for skirt, summer green, autumn red leaves, winter snow crown. Under the clear sky, the momentum is magnificent, and the clouds are looming. **Each eye is a unique scenery postcard**. * ** Classic perspective punch card: ** * ** Kawaguchiko reflection: ** The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the perfect "reverse Fuji", especially when there is no wind in the morning, it is a photography paradise. * **Shincangshan Asakusa Park: **The five-tower is framed with Mount Fuji, interpreting the most classic Japanese aesthetic. * **Goden Field Outlet: **Shopping while enjoying the huge mountain nearby, a wonderful experience. * **Top Challenge (7-9 Moon): **Conquering 3,776 meters on foot, meeting the "Yulai Light" (Sunrise) in the crater, and feeling the ultimate experience of conquest and sacred fusion (need to be fully prepared). * **Cultural Immersion: ** Hawthorn Shrine, Ninno Bahai Lingquan, and Fuji Theme Art Museum ... Infiltrate their awe and worship everywhere. **Tips: *** **Weather determines everything! ** Be sure to check the visibility forecast before traveling, and it may be completely "invisible" on rainy days. * Recommended for a distant view**Kawaguchiko/Mountain Lake area**, convenient transportation and diverse perspectives. * Climbing requires professional equipment, make an appointment in advance for mountain houses, and do your best. **Summary: ** The beauty of Mount Fuji transcends the vision, which is the resonance of nature and culture. Its sacred sense and magnificent beauty, no matter how close you look, it will become a scenery engraved into memory. If the heavens are beautiful, be sure to include it in the itinerary - not only to see a mountain, but also to touch the window of the Japanese soul. 🗻✨
Mt Fuji is always magnifient. When taking the train from Osaka to Japan, you might have a huge chance to see it - in both local train and bullet train. Aside from Tokyo Side, the Shizuoka side is also good. Always a marvel to see. I would advice the Shizuoka side for less people.
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Kaba Bus Yamanakako Amphibious Bus
4.4
/5
55 reviews
6.9
Based on 41 reviews
11.2 km from downtown
Phone +81 555-73-8181
Address: 506-296 Hirano, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0502
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Yamanakako
Highlights:
Amphibious bus for Mt. Fuji
Mount Fuji & Lake Yamanaka views
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Watch the whole video. Japanese commentary. Bring the kids to experience it and he feels it is very fresh. You must book the tickets in advance. I thought I would buy the tickets on the day, but I accidentally saw that there was a ticket here and wanted to book it in advance. At that time, it showed that there were only 3 tickets for noon on a certain day in my itinerary in the week before and after, and the others were all booked.
[Travel Sharing] KABA Hippo Bus | First experience of Lake Yamanaka Amphibious Bus!
This time to Mount Fuji, I specially arranged to take the legendary KABA BUS (Hippo Bus).
Location: Lake Yamanaka (one of the Five Lakes of Fuji)
The bus leaves right by the lake in the mountains. It looks like a giant hippopotamus. The whole bus is attractive enough - perfect for photography!
The biggest highlight: it's fun to use both land and water
At first it is a slow drive on land, with multilingual tours on the car that will introduce nearby attractions, Mount Fuji trivia, relaxed and interesting.
The most anticipated is the moment the bus rushes into the lake, it changes into a boat in a second, it's really shocking! Although it was a bit nervous, the moment of splashing water was super cool, many passengers shouted out, and I did
Beautiful scenery: See Mount Fuji from the lake
Looking at Mount Fuji from the lake is completely postcard-beautiful! If the weather is nice, you will also have a chance to take a picture of the reflection of Mount Fuji, which is fantastic ~
Itinerary Information:
• Duration: about 45 minutes (land + water)
• Tickets: ¥2,200 for adults/¥1,100 for children
• Early reservation online is recommended as it fills quickly during peak season!
Tips to share:
• **If you want to take beautiful photos you have to grab the window seat! **We were not seated that day, a bit unwilling ~
• It is best to take it in the morning hours, where the weather will be more stable
• The whole ride will not be dizzy, even people like me who are prone to motion sickness waves say OK
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Lake Yamanaka
4.6
/5
120 reviews
6.5
Based on 513 reviews
1.7 km from downtown
Phone 08013832626
Address: Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Yamanakako
Highlights:
Lakeside cabin for summer retreat
Feed swans & fish year-round
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Very beautiful lake, great location to see Mt. Fuji from afar. Get off at Mishima Station on the Shinkansen and take a 40-minute bus ride to the lake. There are many hotels nearby. I stayed at Matsuzou Hotel, which was very nice. There was a minibus at the door. You must try the Hippo bus, which is amphibious and very fun. You can also rent a pedal boat for 3,000 yen per hour. It's fun to pedal.
it is really very beautiful scene , with a snowy mountain and a brand large lake like a mirror , the scenic view is so good and nice
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Yamanakako Tourist Boat
4.0
/5
15 reviews
4.5
From AU$ 10.50
1.4 km from downtown
Phone +81 555-62-0130
Address: 506-1 Hirano, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0502, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Cruise White Bird Lake for Bird Watching
Exceptionally Romantic Sunset Cruise
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The hippo bus in Yamanakako is very fun. I booked the ticket online, 2800 yen for adults, the first boat at 9:15 in the morning. Please note that the entrance to the ticket office is behind the house, don't wait in front. After exchanging the ticket, wait for a while to watch the animation in the next room and learn the rules. After getting on the bus, a big sister kept explaining the story of Mount Fuji. Because there is a big picture book with Chinese annotations, it is effortless to understand. It is very pleasant to appreciate Mount Fuji in the lake. The journey takes about half an hour. Entering the water and getting ashore are very shocking. I strongly recommend the experience.
At the mouth of the lake, it is mainly used for sightseeing. Many people go there frequently and the fee is very expensive, but the scenery is really good. You can find the entrance from the south pier. It is worth going.
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Yamanakako Onsen Benifuji no Yu hot spring
4.6
/5
17 reviews
4.0
Based on 148 reviews
2.7 km from downtown
Phone +81 555-20-2700
Address: 865-776 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0501, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.1 of Hot Springs Attractions in Yamanakako
Highlights:
Enjoy a Japanese-style massage cultural experience
Outdoor hot spring offering seasonal views of Mount Fuji
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Shanzhong Lake local hot springs, bus access, self-service tickets, a refundable coin box to store shoes, clothing, valuables. Local people are in the majority, and "Lonely Planet" recommends looking at Mount Fuji hot springs. Men and women are separated, pure fruit bubbles, open air Fenglichi can indeed see Mount Fuji, the rest area on the second floor can also overlook Mount Fuji, after soaking hot springs and food options. It is recommended that you bring your own towels, 200 yen for small powder bag towels in hot springs, 150 yen for large blue towels, and bath and shampoo products without makeup remover and skin care products.
A Japanese hot spring with a great environment. Pure natural hot springs full of sulfur smell. It's really the same as the scenery in the first picture. Mount Fuji is opposite. Fortunately, I chose this hotel. Dinner was not disappointing. The ingredients were fresh.
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