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Surrounded by mountains, Yamanashi Prefecture is famous for rich nature with rivers, valleys, and lakes, and blessed with the best groundwater in Japan, which produces good quality sake. In addition, the inland climate in Yamanashi is suitable for sake brewing. The brewing industry in Yamanashi started in Edo era (1603-1868). In Meiji era (1868-1912) it is said that there were 92 brewers. Currently 19 brewers are producing unique and top quality sake including award-winning brands in national sake competitions. There are some breweries that welcome visitors for tasting and inspecting brewing process.
Yamanashi is easy to access from Tokyo. You can enjoy spectacular views of nature and encounter artifacts reflecting Japan's history and culture in galleries and museums.
There are many hot springs 'Onsen' in Yamanashi that offer advantages of health as well as relaxation.
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JR Shinjuku station in Tokyo - (90min by JR Ltd Express AZUSA ) JR Kofu station.
Visit Taikan (15 min by bus)
Stay in Kofu or suburb hot spring area such as Kofu Yumura or Isawa |
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The Shosen-kyo Valley:
(40 min by bus from Kofu station)
4 km long and lies to the north of Kofu. From the promenade running parallel to the river you can see fantastically shaped rocks. |
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Takeda-jinjya Shrine:
The remains of the Home of Takeda, where the famous 16th century military general Takeda Shingen is worshiped. |
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JR Kofu station - (40 min by JR Local train) JR Kobuchizawa station.
Visit Shichiken (30 min by car from Kobuchizawa) |
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Kiyosato (25min by JR Local train from Kobuchizawa station)
A highland resort at an altitude of 1300m with mid grazing hills. It is located at the southern foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains at the northwestern part of Yamanashi near the border of Nagano. It over looks the Southern Japan Alps, Mt Fuji and the Chichibu Mountains in the distance.
JR Kobuchizawa station - (120 min by JR Ltd Express AZUSA ) JR Shinjuku station in Tokyo |
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| Shosen-kyo valley |
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| Takeda-jinjya Shrine |
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| Kiyosato |
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