natural wonder
Lake Kawaguchi
The most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering spectacular reflections of Mount Fuji and seasonal flower festivals.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Yamanashi, Japan · Asia
Yamanashi works well as a base: 10 minutes from Enzan, 18km from Lake Kawaguchi.
Yamanashi is a town located in Yamanashi, Japan. With a population of 33,435, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yamanashi 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 Yamanashi to your route.
Yamanashishi Station (山梨市駅, Yamanashishi-eki) is a railway station of the Chūō Main Line, East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Kamikanogawa, in the city of Yamanashi, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
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Yamanashi is located in Yamanashi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.6715 latitude, 138.6983 longitude.
Yamanashi has a population of approximately 33,435 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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natural wonder
The most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering spectacular reflections of Mount Fuji and seasonal flower festivals.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.
18 km · about 20 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.
19 km · about 20 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Japan's tallest peak and most sacred mountain, an almost perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone revered for centuries.
35 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
37 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
A premium Japanese highway rest stop on the Tomei Expressway with stunning Mount Fuji views, gourmet food courts, and hot spring foot baths.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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