One of Japan’s top distilleries. This famous whiskey is known by the brand Hakushu.
●15 min. by bus or taxi from Kobuchizawa Station
2913-1 Torihara, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto-City, Yamanashi
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Kiyosato Highlands[清里高原]
Japan’s highland resort area, with numerous farms and craft shops.
●15 min. by taxi from Kiyosato Station
Horseback Riding[乗馬]
Get your fill of horseback riding at Kobuchisawa at the southern foot of Yatsugatake. You can even take the horse outside the grounds and go riding through the forest.
●10 min. on foot from Kobuchisawa Station
Panorama-no-Yu[パノラマの湯]
You can’t beat the outdoor baths here, which face directly opposite Mt. Fuji and give you a view of the star-filled night sky.
●5 min. on foot from Kai-Oizumi Station
8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Resort[サンメドウズ清里]
This location provides an astonishing panoramic view stretching from Mt. Fuji to the Minami Alps. The outstanding quality of snow at an altitude of 1,900m makes this an enticing ski resort.
8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi
Mt.Yatsugatake Road Race[八ヶ岳ロードレース]
This race which takes place during the beautiful autumn season of Mt. Yatsugatake in October, presents runners with an endless scenic view of Mt.Yatsugatake to Mt. Fuji.
3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi
Mt.Kinpu[金峰山]
Situated on the border between Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures, you can enjoy the magnificent vista and rhododendron clusters.
Doryu no Taki Waterfall[吐竜の滝]
With a vertical drop of 10m and spanning 15m in width, the Doryu no Taki Waterfall in the Kawamatagawa Valley is a delicate waterfall that flows like silk thread from between the rocks.
●Approx. 10 min. by taxi from Kiyosato Station
8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi
Utsukushi Mori[美し森]
This hiking course is only about a 15 minute walk away from the parking lot.
The area boasts Japanese azaleas in June.
●Approx. 10 min. by bus or taxi from Kiyosato Station
8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi
Mt.Akadake[赤岳]
Soaring 2,899m above sea level, Mt. Akadake is the highest peak of the Yatsugatake peaks. The name of Mt. Akadake stems from the reddish-brown color of its facade (“aka” is the Japanese word for “red”).
Enjoy the spectacular 360 degree panoramic view from the summit.
You can see Mt. Fuji from the top of Mt. Akadake