Everything for your trip to Yamanashi in one place: model itineraries, where to stay, anime pilgrimage, events & festivals, attractions, cherry blossoms. Open any page for access, highlights and typical dates.
🗺 2 days, 1 nightTokyo & Around ・ 7 stops
On day 1, loop around Hakone by mountain railway, ropeway and Lake Ashi and stay at a hot spring; on day 2, travel via Gotemba to the Fuji Five Lakes and visit spots with views of Mt. Fuji. A route that lets you see Mt. Fuji from different angles over two days.
🛏 5 neighborhoodsTokyo & Around
Kawaguchiko Station & South Shore of Lake Kawaguchi・North Shore of Lake Kawaguchi・Fujiyoshida & Fujisan Station・Lake Yamanaka・Lake Saiko
🎬 11 placesTokyo & Around・Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Akishima, Tokyo・Yamanashi City, Yamanashi・Minobu Town, Yamanashi
The story of Nadeshiko, a high school girl who moves to Yamanashi, meets Rin, a fan of solo camping, and comes to enjoy camping with her friends. Akishima in Tokyo, Yamanashi City and Minobu in Yamanashi, Hamamatsu and Kawanehon in Shizuoka, and Nagoya in Aichi are selected for the 88 Anime Spots.
🎬 2 placesTokyo & Around ・ Takane, Hokuto City (Kiyosato), Yamanashi・Mukawa, Hokuto City, Yamanashi
The story of a high school girl with no family to rely on who comes across a Super Cub motorbike and gradually widens her world. Hokuto City in Yamanashi, where the story is set, is selected for the 88 Anime Spots.
🎬 1 placeTokyo & Around ・ Kofu, Yamanashi
High school girls in a photography club spend their days capturing Yamanashi's scenery and everyday moments with tools such as 360° cameras. The central Yamanashi area centered on Kofu City (Kenou Net Yamanashi) is selected for the 88 Anime Spots.
April–MayTokyo & Around ・ Fuji Five Lakes
Usually mid-April to late May (April 11 – May 24 in 2026; may vary with bloom conditions)
NovemberTokyo & Around ・ Fuji Five Lakes
Usually early to late November (about 3–4 weeks). The leaves are usually at their best in early to mid-November
2026: Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun)
Amusement parkTokyo & Around ・ Fuji Five Lakes
A free-admission amusement park at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Known for its record-breaking thrill coasters, it's one of Japan's top thrill parks and draws visitors from Japan and abroad. There are also areas for small children, such as Thomas Land.
ParkTokyo & Around ・ Fuji Five Lakes
🌸 Typical peak: Early Apr – Mid Apr
Lake🍁 Typical peakTokyo & Around ・ Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
🍁 Typical peak: Late Oct – Mid Nov
🚄 JR
🎫 Combo ticketTokyo & Around ・ 3 days (counted in calendar days, with the purchase date as day 1)
From ¥11,100
Monthly temperatures, rain and what to wear are in our weather guide.
Itineraries, intercity routes and travel passes that cover several prefectures are listed under each of them.
