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Minamiarupusu

Yamanashi, Japan · Asia

About Minamiarupusu

Minamiarupusu is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Chūō, 28km from Lake Kawaguchi.

Minamiarupusu is a town located in Yamanashi, Japan. With a population of 69,459, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Minamiarupusu 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 Minamiarupusu to your route.

About Minamiarupusu

Minami-Alps (Japanese: 南アルプス市, Hepburn: Minami-Arupusu-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city has an estimated population of 71,618 in 27,956 households, and a population density of 270 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 264.14 square kilometres (101.99 sq mi).

Read more Minami-Alps is Yamanashi Prefecture's third largest city. The city's name was chosen in September 2002 from among entries submitted by the general public.

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Where is Minamiarupusu located?

Minamiarupusu is located in Yamanashi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.6086 latitude, 138.4647 longitude.

What is the population of Minamiarupusu?

Minamiarupusu has a population of approximately 69,459 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
69,459
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Yamanashi
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.6086, 138.4647

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Minamiarupusu

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Kawaguchi

The most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering spectacular reflections of Mount Fuji and seasonal flower festivals.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Kawaguchi Viewpoint

A lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kachi Kachi Ropeway Viewpoint (Lake Kawaguchi)

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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chureito Pagoda

A five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Mount Fuji

Japan's tallest peak and most sacred mountain, an almost perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone revered for centuries.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Fuji Fifth Station

The main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.

39 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Fuji Speedway

Historic circuit at the foot of Mount Fuji with a 1.5 km main straight, one of motorsport's longest, and postcard views of the volcano on clear days.

49 km · about 55 min drive

photogenic

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.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Minamiarupusu

  • 28 kmLake Kawaguchi ViewpointA lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.
  • 29 kmKachi Kachi Ropeway Viewpoint (Lake Kawaguchi)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.
  • 32 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
  • 39 kmMount Fuji Fifth StationThe main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
  • 60 kmVenus LineA 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.
  • 66 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.

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