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Mishaka Pond
A small irrigation reservoir whose acidic, iron-rich water holds a still green surface mirroring the birch and larch on its bank. It became famous as the subject of a Higashiyama Kaii painting.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Yamanashi, Japan · Asia
Hokuto is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Fujimi, 35km from Venus Line.
Hokuto is a town located in Yamanashi, Japan. With a population of 46,888, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hokuto sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hokuto to your route.
The Kinsei site (金生遺跡, Kinsei iseki) is an archaeological site consisting of the ruins of a late to final Jōmon period settlement, located in the Ōizumi neighborhood of the city of Hokuto, Yamanashi in the Chūbu region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1983.
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Hokuto is located in Yamanashi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.8346 latitude, 138.3961 longitude.
Hokuto has a population of approximately 46,888 people, making it a town in Japan.
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photogenic
A small irrigation reservoir whose acidic, iron-rich water holds a still green surface mirroring the birch and larch on its bank. It became famous as the subject of a Higashiyama Kaii painting.
24 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
A 76 km free touring road across Nagano's Kirigamine and Utsukushigahara highlands, rolling over open alpine meadows at up to 1,959 m. One of Japan's best-loved drives for bikers and grand tourers.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
The most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering spectacular reflections of Mount Fuji and seasonal flower festivals.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A mountain-top station reached by ropeway above Lake Kawaguchi, offering a bird's-eye view of the lake with Mt Fuji dominating the skyline.
49 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
52 km · about 60 min drive
castle
One of Japan's premier historic castles, known as the Crow Castle for its striking black exterior, dating to the 16th century.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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