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Table of Contents <Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls> Mitake Shōsenkyō / Otaki (Kōfu City) .............................................. 1

Nōsen Lake Arakawa Dam (Kōfu City)............................................. 2

Nōson Park (Fujiyoshida City) ......................................................... 3

Lake Asumi (Fujiyoshida City) ......................................................... 4

Taro Jiro Falls (Tsuru City) ............................................................... 5

Tahara Waterfall (Tsuru City) ........................................................... 6

Ochiai Water Bridge (Tsuru City) ..................................................... 7

Nishizawa Gorge (Yamanashi City) ................................................. 8

Ichi no Kama Waterfall (Yamanashi City) ......................................... 9

Fukashiro Dam (Ōtsuki City) .......................................................... 10

Saruhashi (Ōtsuki City) ................................................................... 11

Dondokozawa Goshikigataki (Nirasaki City) .................................. 12

Wanidzuka Cherry Tree and Rice Fields (Nirasaki City) ................ 13

View of Mt. Fuji from Kamanashigawa River (Nirasaki City) .......... 14

Inagako Lake (Minami Alps City) ................................................... 15

Sanbuichi Yusui (Hokuto City) ....................................................... 16

Doryu Falls and Kawamatagawa Valley (Hokuto City) ................... 17

Chidorigafuchi (Hokuto City) .......................................................... 18

Goryō Rice Terrace (Kai City) ........................................................ 19

Shingen Tsutsumi Embankments (Kai City) ................................... 20

Fujinuta Piped Waterfall and Skunk Cabbage Flowers (Fuefuki City) ...................................................................................................... 21

Tomioka Rice Terrace (Uenohara City) .......................................... 22

Katsuragawa River (Uenohara City) .............................................. 23

Ryumonkyō (Koshū City) ............................................................... 24

Katsunuma Dam (Koshū City) ....................................................... 25

Kamatagawa River (Chuō City) ..................................................... 26

Lake Shibireko (Ichikawa Misato Town) ......................................... 27

Ashigawa Gorge (Ichikawa Misato Town) ...................................... 28

Hagoromo Shiraito Waterfall (Hayakawa Town) ............................. 29

Kenshin Falls (Hayakawa Town) .................................................... 30

Lake Motosuko (Minobu Town) ...................................................... 31

Isshikigawa River (Minobu Town) .................................................. 32

Fukushigawa Valley (Nanbu Town) ................................................ 33

Oyanagawa Gorge (Fujikawa Town) .............................................. 34

Yusui no Sato Numa Park (Shōwa Town) ...................................... 35

Fūdodenshōkan Sugiuraiin (Shōwa Town) ..................................... 36

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Matosama Falls (Doshi Village) ..................................................... 37

Otaki and Metaki Falls (Doshi Village) ........................................... 38

Shinrei no Taki Walking Trail (Nishikatsura Town) .......................... 39

Kaneyama Waterfall (Oshino Village) ............................................ 40

Oshino Hakkai (Oshino Village) ..................................................... 41

Lake Yamanakako Shore Sunset (Yamanakako Village) ............... 42

Lake Yamanakako Panorama Dai (Yamanakako Village) .............. 43

Narusawa Ice Cave (Narusawa Village) ........................................ 44

Haha no Shirataki Waterfall (Fujikawaguchiko Town) .................... 45

Shiraito Falls (Kosuge Village) ....................................................... 46

Odaki Falls (Kosuge Village) ......................................................... 47

Tabagawa River Stream (Tabayama Village) ................................. 48

<Hot Springs>

Yumura Hot Springs (Kōfu City) ..................................................... 49

Ashiyasu Hot Springs (Minami Alps City) ....................................... 50

Isawa Hot Springs (Fuefuki City) ................................................... 51

Mitama-no-Yu Hot Springs (Ichikawamisato Town) ........................ 52

Naratanosato Hot Springs Jotei-no-Yu (Hayakawa Town) ............. 53

Shimobe Onsen Village (Minobu Town) ......................................... 54

Doshi-no-Yu Hot Springs (Doshi Village) ....................................... 55

Nanbu-no-Yu Hot Springs (Nanbu) ................................................ 56

Tabayama Onsen Nomekoiyu Hot Springs (Tabayama Village) ..... 57

Yamanashi Public Hot Springs Facilities ........................................ 58

<Fishing and Seasonal Events>

Trout Farming (Fujiyoshida City) .................................................... 60

Ayu Fishing (Ōtsuki City) ............................................................... 61

Fuefuki River Cormorant Fishing (Fuefuki City) ............................. 62

Fujikawa’s Ode to Summer (Nanbu) .............................................. 63

Lake Saiko’s Kunimasu (Fujikawaguchiko Town) ........................... 64

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Mitake Shōsenkyō / Otaki (Kōfu City)

With a magnificent waterfall and scenery that changes in

every season, Shōsenkyō is a well-known power spot. You

can take a break from your everyday life and refresh your

mind and body.

■Address: Kamiobina-chō, Kōfu City ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes by bus from Kōfu Station

(JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 40 minutes from Kōfu Shōwa IC

CONTACT Kōfu City Tourism Division

055(237)5702

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Nōsen Lake Arakawa Dam

(Kōfu City)

In this place, the sky and the lake appear to be closer to

each other, embracing all the landscape around you.

There is not any moment in any of the four seasons when

the lake looks the same. Why don’t you see it for yourself?

■Address: Kawakubo-chō, Kōfu City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by bus from from Kōfu

Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 50 minutes from Kōfu Shōwa IC

CONTACT Kōfu City Tourism Division 055(237)5702

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Nōson Park (Fujiyoshida City)

Just in front of Mt. Fuji, Nōson Park is surrounded by

rice fields and brooks. There, you can enjoy landscapes

that remain just like they were in the old days. It is a

popular place to take pictures of Mt. Fuji.

■Address: Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by taxi from Fujisan Station

(Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Fujiyoshida City Mt. Fuji

Division 0555(22)1111

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Lake Asumi (Fujiyoshida City)

One of the lakes that form Fuji Hakkai, this is the place

where the purification ceremony of one of the Mt. Fuji

pilgrims once took place. Lotus flowers bloom in the

whole surface of the lake, which is also known as the

Lotus Pond by the locals.

■Address: 3356 Koasumi, Fujiyoshida City ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by bus from the Fujisan

Station (Fujikyuko Line) plus 5 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Fujiyoshida City

Environmental Policy Division 0555(22)1111

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Tarō Jirō Falls (Tsuru City)

Selected as one of the 100 best waters from the Heisei

Period, these waterfalls are part of the Tokaichiba /

Natsugari Natural Springs. The scenery with a 20 m high

fall is astonishing, and water trickles from the rock wall

in the road that leads to the main waterfall.

■Address: Natsugari, Tsuru City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by foot from Higashikatsura

Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Tsuru IC

CONTACT Tsuru City Tourism

Association 0554(43)1111

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Tahara Waterfall (Tsuru City)

A long time ago, during his sojourn in Tsuru city, Matsuo

Basho dedicated a poem to Tahara Waterfall, where, in

spring, fishes happily swim in the fresh water formed by

the melted snow from the top of Mt. Fuji. The clean

waters of Katsura River hitting the waterfall basin with

great force is a must see.

■Address: Tahara, Tsuru City ■Access by train: approx. 5 minutes by foot from Tokaichiba

Station ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Tsuru IC

CONTACT Tsuru City Tourism

Association 0554(43)1111

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Ochiai Water Bridge (Tsuru City)

Built in 1907 by the Tokyo Dento (actual TEPCO) to send

water to Komahashi Power Plant for power generation,

the Ochiai Water Bridge is a Registered Tangible

Cultural Property, and nowadays it is still used as an

aqueduct.

■Address: Furukawado, Tsuru City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by foot from Kasei Station

(Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Tsuru IC

CONTACT Tsuru City Tourism

Association 0554(43)1111

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Nishizawa Gorge

(Yamanashi City)

One of the 100 best water sources of the Heisei Period,

Nishizawa Gorge was also elected as one of the 100

famous forests with water sources. In the trail along the

gorge you can see many waterfalls, from smaller to bigger

ones, with the Nanatsu Godan Waterfall being the most

famous one.

■Address: Mitomikawaura, Yamanashi City ■Access by train: approx. 60 minutes by bus from

Yamanashishi Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 50 minutes from Katsunuma IC /

Ichinomiya Misaka IC

CONTACT Yamanashi City Tourism

Association

0553(22)1111

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Ichi no Kama Waterfall (Yamanashi City)

A place where you can enjoy the four seasons to their

fullest, Ichi no Kama Waterfall is a hidden spot that has

been gaining popularity in the recent years. Crossing the

suspended bridge, an impressive 21 m high waterfall

awaits you.

■Address: Mitomi Kamikamakuchi, Yamanashi City ■Access by train: approx. 45 minutes by bus from

Yamanashishi Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 40 minutes from Katsunuma IC

CONTACT Yamanashi City Tourism

Association 0553(22)1111

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Fukashiro Dam (Ōtsuki City)

Located between Ōtsuki City and Kosuge Village, places

famous for their astonishing nature, Fukashiro Dam is a

place where you can appreciate beautiful sceneries in all

seasons.

■Address: Nanahomachiseto, Ōtsuki City ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes from Ōtsuki Station

(JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT Ōtsuki City Industry and

Tourism Division 0554(20)1829

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Saruhashi (Ōtsuki City)

Ride a boat on the river running under the Saruhashi

Bridge, and feel like you are inside of the world of

Utagawa Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e paintings, while enjoying an

amazing landscape.

■Address: Saruhashi, Ōtsuki City ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by foot from Saruhashi

Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT Ōtsuki City Industry and

Tourism Division 0554(20)1829

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Dondokozawa Goshikigataki (Nirasaki City)

In Dondokozawa, located in the middle of the trail that

leads to Mt. Hōō, you can find four big waterfalls.

Goshikigataki Waterfall, in the most upstream part, gets

especially beautiful in Autumn, colored by the fall leaves.

■Address: Aoki, Seitetsu-machi, Nirasaki City ■Access by train: approx. 60 minutes by bus from Nirasaki

station (JR Chuō Line) plus 4h 30 minutes by foot on the hiking trail

■Access by car: approx. 60 minutes from Nirasaki IC plus 180 minutes by foot

CONTACT Nirasaki City Industry and

Tourism Division 0551(22)1111

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Wanidzuka Cherry Tree and Rice Fields (Nirasaki City)

A place full of legends, it is home to an ancient imperial

grave shaped like a keyhole, the grave of Takeda no Kimi.

In spring, the 320 years old Edohiganzakura cherry tree

blooms in full splendor.

■Address: Kitamiiyaji, Kamiyama-machi, Nirasaki City ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from

Nirasaki station (JR Chuō Line) plus 5 minutes on foot

■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Nirasaki IC

CONTACT Nirasaki City Industry and

Tourism Division 0551(22)1111

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View of Mt. Fuji from Kamanashigawa River

(Nirasaki City)

Two large rivers run in Nirasaki City: Kamanashigawa

and Shiogawa. Both flow in the same direction, and from

the point they merge together their name change to

Fujikawa River, that runs in direction of Shizuoka

Prefecture. In the middle of June, during the ayu

(sweetfish) fishing season, the area receives many

fisherman. ■Address: Seitetsu-machi, Nirasaki City ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by bus from Nirasaki

Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Nirasaki IC

CONTACT Nirasaki City Industry and

Tourism Division 0551(22)1111

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Inagako Lake (Minami Alps City)

Inagako Lake is located in the middle of Mt. Kushigata,

at a 900 m elevation. You can feel closer to the nature by

walking around the lake, surrounded by many kinds of

trees.

■Address: Kamiichinose, Minami Alps City ■Access by train: approx. 40 minutes by bus from Kōfu Station

(JR Chuō Line), plus 20 minutes by taxi ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Minami Alps IC

CONTACT Minami Alps City Tourism,

Commerce and Industry Division 055(282)6294

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Sanbuichi Yusui (Hokuto City)

According to the legend, Takeda Shingen used a pillar

stone to divide the welling of water in three parts. It is

one of the natural springs located in the highland on

Yatsugatake’s southern foot.

■Address: Nagasaka-cho, Hokuto City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by foot from Kai Koizumi

Station (JR Koumi Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Nagasaka IC

CONTACT Hokuto City Tourism

Division 0551(42)1351

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Doryu Falls and Kawamatagawa Valley (Hokuto City)

The name Doryu no Taki, literally meaning “falls from

the dragon’s breath”, was given to this waterfall due to

the mysterious atmosphere created by the water falling

down in thin lines, similar to cotton yarn. The

Kawamatagawa River gets especially beautiful in

Autumn, with the red leaves, and in Summer, when the

forest turns into deep green. ■Address: Ōizumi-cho, Hokuto City ■Access by train: approx. 25 minutes by foot from Kiyosato

Station (JR Koumi Line) Kiyosato Picnik bus (seasonal) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Nagasaka IC

CONTACT Hokuto City Tourism

Division 0551(42)1351

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Chidorigafuchi (Hokuto City)

Chidorigafuchi is located about 15 minutes by foot from

the entrance of Ojiragawa Valley, where the clear and

fresh water from Mt. Kaikomagatake runs. The emerald

green waters create a beautiful landscape.

■Address: Ojirawara, Hokuto City ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by taxi from Nagasaka

Station, Kobuchizawa Station or Hinoharu Station (JR Chuō Line)

■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Sutama IC

CONTACT Hokuto City Tourism

Division 0551(42)1351

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Goryō Rice Terrace (Kai City)

The rice terrace that spread in Kamezawa region is

known as the most beautiful in Kanto area due to its

scale and scenery (one thousand rice paddies). The Rice

Terrace Candle Festival is held every year in June.

■Address: Kamezawa, Kai City (close to the Kai Shikishima Ume no Sato Kleingarten, 3294 Ushiku, Kai City)

■Access by train: approx. 80 minutes by foot from Ryūō Station (JR Chuō Line)

■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Futaba Smart IC

CONTACT Kai City Agriculture and

Forest Promotion Division 055(278)1707

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Shingen Tsutsumi Embankments (Kai City)

Shingen Tsutsumi was built in the Kamanashi River by

the Lord Takeda Shingen in order to prevent flooding.

You can enjoy the cherry blossom flowers and Japanese

zelkova trees, the flower and tree symbols of the city, at

the adjacent Shingen Tsutsumi Park.

■Address: 1989 Ryūō, Kai City ■Access by train: approx. 25 minutes by foot from Ryūō Station

(JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Futaba Smart IC

CONTACT Kai City Agriculture and

Forest Promotion Division 055(278)1707

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Fujinuta Piped Waterfall and Skunk Cabbage Flowers

(Fuefuki City)

In summer, Fujinuta Piped Waterfall gets popular among

those looking for a refreshing destination. In late March,

you can enjoy about 3 thousand skunk cabbages flowers

in full bloom. ■Address: 597 Ōkubo, Sakaigawa-cho, Fuefuki City (inside the

Ōkubo Iyashi no Mori Park) ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by taxi from Isawa Onsen

Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Kōfu IC, approx. 10

minutes from Fuefuki Yatsushiro Smart IC

CONTACT Fuefuki City Tourism,

Commerce and Industry Division 055(262)4111

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Tomioka Rice Terrace (Uenohara City)

From the bright green in the beginning of summer,

passing to the golden yellow landscape created by the rice

grains in autumn, and to the snow covered white rice

paddies in winter, you can enjoy many beautiful sights in

Tomioka Rice Terrace.

■Address: Tomioka, Akiyama, Uenohara City ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from Uenohara

Station (JR Chuō Line) plus 10 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Uenohara IC

CONTACT Uenohara City Economic

Affairs Division 0554(62)3119

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Katsuragawa River

(Uenohara City)

The Katsuragawa River that runs through Uenohara

City is the water source that supplies Yokohama City. You

can enjoy fishing ayu sweetfish from a couple of months,

starting from the beginning of Summer.

■Address: Shimada, Uenohara City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by foot from Uenohara

Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 5 minutes from Uenohara IC

CONTACT Uenohara City Economic

Affairs Division 0554(62)3119

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Ryumonkyō (Koshū City)

With its deep green and refreshing water running in the

river in summer and the warm colored leaves in autumn,

Ryumonkyō is a destination where you can enjoy the

change of seasons.

■Address: Tano, Yamato-chō, Koshū City ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from

Kai Yamato Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: 20 minutes from Katsunuma IC

(parking area available)

CONTACT Koshū City Tourism

Association 0553(32)2111

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Katsunuma Dam (Koshū City)

Built with a mix of old and new techniques, the

Katsunuma Dam is a modern soil erosion control

historical property.

■Address: Kamiiwasaki, Katsunuma-chō ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from Katsunuma

Budo-kyo Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 5 minutes from Katsunuma IC

(parking area available)

CONTACT Koshū City Tourism

Association 0553(32)2111

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Kamatagawa River (Chuō City)

Every year, when winter comes, tundra swans come

flying in from Siberia to the Kamatagawa River that runs

in Chuō City.

■Address: Ōdawa, Chuō City ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes from Higashi Hanawa

Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kōfu Minami IC

CONTACT Chuō City Tourism,

Commerce and Industry Division 055(274)8582

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Lake Shibireko

(Ichikawa Misato Town)

With 1.2 km of circumference, Lake Shibireko is located

at 850 m high, in the middle of Obatakeyama. It is a

popular destination for those who want to enjoy outdoor

activities, such as camping and barbecue.

■Address: 3470 Yamaho, Ichikawa Misato Town ■Access by train: approx. 40 minutes by taxi from

Ichikawa Daimon Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: 15 km from Masuho IC

CONTACT Ichikawa Misato Town

Tourism, Commerce and Industry Division 055(240)4157

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Ashigawa Gorge

(Ichikawa Misato Town)

Ashigawa Gorge is located at an elevation of 1793m, in

the north side of Lake Shōjiko. Fresh green trees in

summer, red leaves in autumn, icefalls in winter, in this

gorge you can appreciate wonderful sceneries in every

season. ■Address: Shimoashikawa, Ichikawa Misato Town ■Access by train: approx. 40 minutes by foot from Ashikawa

Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Masuho IC ; 30 minutes

from Kōfu IC

CONTACT Ichikawa Misato Town

Tourism, Commerce and Industry Division 055(240)4157

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Hagoromo Shiraito Waterfall (Hayakawa Town)

In Edo Period, when women were not allowed in Mt.

Shichimen, it is said that Oman no Kata, the concubine of

Tokugawa Ieyasu, went to this waterfall to purify herself,

putting an end to the prohibition.

■Address: Akasawa, Hayakawa Town ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by bus from Shimobe Onsen

Station (JR Minobu Line) plus 45 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 70 minutes from Rokugō IC

CONTACT Hayakawa Town

Promotion Division 055(45)2516

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Kenshin Falls (Hayakawa Town)

The biggest waterfall in Hayakawa Town. It is said that

there is gold in the basin at the second step of the

waterfall, and according to the legend, until now many

young people tried to pick it but due to many difficulties

all of them failed.

■Address: Amehata, Hayakawa Town ■Access by car: approx. 60 minutes from Rokugō IC

CONTACT Hayakawa Town

Promotion Division 055(45)2516

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Lake Motosuko (Minobu Town)

In Lake Motosuko you can see with your own eyes the

scene of “Spring on the Lake Shore”, the work of the

photographer Okada Kōyō pictured in the 1000 yen bill.

■Address: Nakanokura, Minobu Town ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko

Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Minobu Town Tourism

Division 0556(62)1116

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Isshikigawa River

(Minobu Town)

There are not many places in the country where you can

see fireflies in their natural habitat and Isshiki area, in

Minobu Town, is one of these places. The sight of fireflies

fluttering above the river reflected on the water is

amazing. ■Address: Isshiki, Minobu Town ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by taxi from Shimobe Onsen

Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Rokugō IC

CONTACT Minobu Town Tourism

Division 0556(62)1116

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Fukushigawa Valley

(Nanbu Town)

From the mountains that are part of Southern Alps

Mountain Range runs the water that creates

Fukushigawa Valley.

■Address: Fukushi, Nanbu Town ■Access by train: approx. 30 minutes by taxi from Utsubuna

Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 45 minutes from Shin Shimizu IC

CONTACT Nanbu Town Industry

Promotion Division 0556(64)3111

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Oyanagawa Gorge

(Fujikawa Town)

In Oyanagawa Gorge, you can see the unique Ryusenkyo

Bridge, one of the few in the country built in a shape

similar to the Japanese character “ku” ( く ), and the

Kannon Waterfall, where it is said that the goddess

Kannon lives. You can see the waters running with

strength from close up while walking along the

promenade.

■Address: Jikkoku, Fujikawa Town ■Access by train: approx. 25 minutes from Kajikazawaguchi

Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: 20 minutes from Masuho IC

CONTACT Fujikawa Town Industry

Promotion Division 0556(22)7202

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Yusui no Sato Numa Park

(Shōwa Town)

Numa Park was built in Numa, an area with plentiful

spring water, as part of the regional environment project.

From late May to the beginning of June it is possible to

see fireflies in the park.

■Address: 2155 Kamisukiawara, Shōwa Town ■Access by train: approx. 18 minutes by foot from Jōei Station

(JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Shōwa IC

CONTACT Shōwa Town Urban

Maintenance Division 055(275)8413

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Fūdodenshōkan Sugiuraiin (Shōwa Town)

The Fūdodenshōkan Suguiuraiin is a local museum

dedicated to Dr. Sugiura, who worked to put an end to

endemic diseases. To restore the firefly population in the

area, every year firefly larvae are released in the garden

pond.

■Address: 850-1 Saijō Shinden, Shōwa Town: ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by foot from Kokubo Station

(JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 5 minutes from Shōwa IC

CONTACT Showa Town Lifelong

Learning Division 055(275)8641

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Matosama Falls (Doshi Village)

In the bottom of the Murokubogawa there is a rock called

“Matosama”, where Minamoto no Yoritomo threw his

arrows creating a circle mark. In the background flows

the Matosama Falls, and it is said that Minamoto no

Yoritomo used to practice martial arts in this area.

■Address: 7518 Ikenohara, Doshi Village ■Access by car: approx. 40 minutes from Tsuru IC; 50 minutes

from Sagamiko IC

CONTACT Doshi Village Industry

Promotion Division 0554(52)2114

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Otaki and Metaki Falls

(Doshi Village)

In one of the branches of Doshigawa River,

Takaranagasawa, you can see two waterfalls. Otaki (on

the right), as the name suggests, falls with strength while

Metaki (on the left) falls in a thin and long shape, like a

string. Together, these two different waterfalls look like a

beautiful work of art created by nature. ■Address: Bamba, Doshi Village ■Access by car: approx. 40 minutes from Tsuru IC; approx. 50

minutes from Sagamihara IC

CONTACT Doshi Village Industry

Promotion Division 0554(52)2114

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Shinrei no Taki Walking Trail (Nishikatsura Town)

In the over 400 m extension bedrock where flows the

stream that forms the Hishakunagare River you can see

several falls that are known as Shinrei Waterfall, a place

where you can experience every season.

■Address: Shimokurechi, Nishi Katsura ■Access by train: 50 minutes by foot from Mitsutōge Station

(Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: 35 minutes from Tsuru IC; 15 minutes from

Fujiyoshida Nishikatsura Smart IC

CONTACT Nishikatsura Town

Industry Promotion Division 0555-25-2121

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Kaneyama Waterfall

(Oshino Village)

A beautiful waterfall where flows the waters from Oshino

Hakkai and Shinnashogawa River. Red leaves floats in its

waters during autumn, creating an elegant landscape.

The rocks where the water falls are made of lava.

■Address: Shibokusa, Oshino Village ■Access by train: approx. 10 minutes by bus from Fujiyoshida

Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Oshino Village Tourism

Industry Division 0555(84)3111

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Oshino Hakkai (Oshino Village)

There are eight ponds formed by spring water from Mt.

Fuji’s subterranean stream. These ponds worship the

Eight Dragon Kings and many legends are told about

each of them.

■Address: Shibokusa, Oshino Village ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by bus from Fujiyoshida

Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Oshino Village Tourism

Industry Division 0555(84)3111

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Lake Yamanakako Shore Sunset (Yamanakako Village)

Selected as one of the Japan’s 100 Best Shores, in Lake

Yamanakako, at the Asahigaoka Lakeside Parkland,

during the sunset you can see the fantastic sight of Mt.

Fuji’s silhouette in the middle of dark and the setting sun

reflected in the Lake’s water. ■Address: Hirano, Yamanakako Village (Asahigaoka Shore

2 km) ■Access by car: approx. 10 minutes from Yamanakako IC ■Access by train/bus: approx. 50 minutes from Fujisan Station

(Fujikyuko Line) plus 3 minutes by foot; approx. 25 minutes by foot from Yamanakako Hirano bus stop (Highway bus)

CONTACT Yamanakako Village

Tourism Division 0555(62)9977

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Lake Yamanakako Panorama Dai (Yamanakako Village)

Panorama Dai is the viewpoint located in the middle of

the highway that connects Lake Yamanakako to Sangoku

Toge. You can see just in front of you a magnificent view

of Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanakako and, in clear days, it is

also possible to see the Minami Alps. ■Address: Hirano, Yamanakako Village (Asahigaoka Shore

2 km) ■Access by car: from the Hirano crossing, turn in direction to

Oyama-cho. Approx. 15 minutes in the Prefectural road 730

CONTACT Yamanakako Village

Tourism Division 0555(62)9977

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Narusawa Ice Cave

(Narusawa Village)

Designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan,

Narusawa Ice Cave is a cave created by the lava that

flowed from Mt. Fuji. You can experience a mysterious

subterranean world with thousands years old ice formed

by the water that flows under Mt. Fuji. ■Address: 8533 Narusawa Village ■Access by train: approx. 40 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko

Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: from the Kawaguchiko IC, approx. 20 minutes in

direction of Lake Motosuko in the national Road 139

CONTACT Narusawa Village Planning

Division 0555(85)2312

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Haha no Shirataki Waterfall (Fujikawaguchiko Town)

It is a sacred place where people use to purify themselves

before starting the pilgrimage to Mt. Fuji. In autumn, the

maple leaves become red and the area gets filled with

negative ions while in winter you can see the splendid

view of the frozen waterfall.

■Address: Kawaguchi, Fujikawafuchiko Town ■Access by train: approx. 18 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko

Station (Fujikyuko Line) plus 40 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC,

5 minutes by foot until the parking area

CONTACT Fujikawaguchiko Town

Tourism Division 0555(72)3168

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Shiraito Falls (Kosuge Village)

Located in the headwaters of Kosuge River, the 36m high

Shiraito Falls has a delicate shape, similar to a string.

■Address: Kosuge Village ■Access by train: approx. 60 minutes by bus from Okutama

Station (JR Ōme Line) plus 60 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 1 hour and 25 minutes from Ōme IC; 50

minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT Kosuge Village Headwaters

Promotion Division 0428(87)0111

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Odaki Falls (Kosuge Village)

In the middle of forest next to the headwaters of Kosuge

River you can find the Odaki Falls. A giant rock splits the

river stream in two parts, creating a unique shaped

waterfall. Odaki Falls is an amazing destination for those

who want to get in touch with nature.

■Address: Kosuge Village ■Access by train: approx. 60 minutes by bus from Okutama

Station (JR Ōme Line) plus 90 minutes by foot ■Access by car: approx. 1 hour and 25 minutes from Ōme IC; 50

minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT Kosuge Village Headwaters

Promotion Division 0428(87)0111

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Tabagawa River Stream

(Tabayama Village)

Tabagawa River is the source of Tama River. In Taba

Valley, you can find an impressive sequence of small and

big waterfalls, and the stunning fresh green in spring and

red leaves in autumn captivate all visitors. The river is

also a popular location for fishing trout, char and ayu

sweetfish.

■Address: Tabayama Village ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes by bus from Okutama

Station (JR Ōme Line) ■Access by car: approx. 70 minutes from Ōme IC; 60 minutes

from Katsunuma IC

CONTACT Tabayama Village Tourist

Facilities Division 0428-88-0411

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Yumura Hot Springs (Kōfu City)

This hot springs got the nickname “Shingen’s Hidden

Onsen” because the famous commander of the Warring

States Period Takeda Shingen is said to have healed his

battle wounds here. Beloved for its gentleness to the skin

and beautifying effects, this hot springs will refresh both

your body and soul.

■Address: Yumura, Kōfu City ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by bus from JR Chuō Line

Kōfu Station ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kōfu Showa IC

CONTACT Kōfu City Tourism Division 055(237)5702

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Ashiyasu Hot Springs

(Minami Alps City)

Ashiyasu Hot Springs is located at the entrance to the

hiking trail of the Minami Alps. There are 11

establishments including ryokans, guesthouses, and

day-use hot springs. Come relax and enjoy the hot springs

surrounded by the magnificent natural scenery of the

Minami Alps.

■Address: Ashiyasu, Minami Alps City ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes by taxi from Kōfu Station

(JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Shirane IC

CONTACT Minami Alps City Tourism,

Commerce and Industry Division 055(282)6294

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Isawa Hot Springs (Fuefuki City)

One of the foremost hot springs in Yamanashi, Isawa

Onsen is not far from the city center. This convenient hot

springs area has an abundance of fresh, healing water for

you to enjoy.

■Address: Isawa-chō, Fuefuki City ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by foot from Isawa Onsen

Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Ichinomiya Misaka IC;

approx. 15 minutes from Fuefuki Yatsushiro Smart IC

CONTACT Fuefuki City Tourism,

Commerce, and Industry Division 055(262)4111

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Mitama-no-Yu

(Ichikawamisato Town)

At Mitama-no-Yu you can enjoy an unbroken view of the

Kōfu Basin below. The translucent red-brown water of

this onsen has a fine alkaline quality with 8 known

benefits to soothe your skin and muscles.

■Address: 2608 Otsuka, Ichikawamisato Town ■Access by car: approx. 15 km from Kōfu Minami IC

CONTACT Ichikawamisato Town

Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division 055(240)4157

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Naratanosato Onsen Jotei-no-Yu (Hayakawa Town)

Empress Koken is said to have healed her ills at this

onsen during the Nara period. The fresh water piped

directly into the bath has the feeling of a silky embrace.

■Address: 486 Narata, Hayakawa Town ■Access by train: approx. 70 minutes by bus from Shimobe Onsen

Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 80 minutes from Rokugo IC

CONTACT Hayakawa Town

Promotion Division 055(45)2516

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Shimobe Hot Springs

(Minobu Town)

Shimobe Onsen has a 1,200 year history, and is also

known as Shingen’s Hidden Hot Springs. Since ancient

times, this celebrated onsen area has been known for its

high quality water with many healing properties. ■Address: Shimobe, Minobu ■Access by train: approx. 15 minutes by walking from Shimobe

Onsen Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Rokugo IC CONTACT

Minobu Town Tourism Division 0556(62)1116

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Doshi-no-Yu (Doshi Village)

Doshi-no-Yu is an onsen facility located by the

Murokubogawa River, a mountain stream tributary of the

Doshi River. The water here is of a high quality, replete

with calcium and sodium sulfates.

■Address: 7501 Doshi ■Access by car: approx. 30 minutes from Tsuru IC; approx. 50

minutes from Sagamiko IC

CONTACT Doshi Village Industry

Promotion Division 0554(52)2114

055(240)4157

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Nanbu-no-Yu (Nanbu Town)

Only a five minute walk from Utsubuna Station,

Nanbu-no-Yu is a hot spring with an abundance of

natural water. There are six types of baths to enjoy,

including large public baths, open air baths, and saunas.

■Address: 8106-1 Utsubuna, Nanbu ■Access by train: approx. 5 minutes by foot from Utsubuna

Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Shinshimizu IC

CONTACT Nanbu-no-Yu 0556(64)2434

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Tabayama Onsen Nomekoiyu (Tabayama Village)

Nomekoiyu is a simple sulfur hot spring. After bathing

here your skin will be smooth and beautiful. Try it once

and you’ll be hooked on these healing waters.

■Address: 778-2 Tabayama Village ■Access by train: approx. 50 minutes by bus from Okutama

Station (JR Ōme Line) ■Access by car: approx. 70 minutes from Ōme IC; approx. 60

minutes from Katsunuma IC

CONTACT Tabayama Tourist Facilities

Division 0428-88-0411

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Yamanashi Public Hot Springs Facilities

Hokuto City

Koshu

City

Tabayama

Village

Nirasaki

City

Minami Alps City

Kai

City

Hayakawa

Town

Fujikawa

Town

Minobu

Town

Nanbu Town

Ichikawa

Misato Town

Showa Town

Chuo City Fuefuki

City

Otsuki City UenoharaCity

Doshi Village

Yamanakako

Village

Fujikawaguchiko

Town

Narusawa

Village Fujiyoshida

City

Tsuru

City

Oshino

Village

Nishikatsura

Town

Kosuge Village

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Kofu

City

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Table of Yamanashi Public Hot Springs Facilities

1 Kofu City Nanbu Citizen Center 2 Kofu City Tamamoro Welfare Center3 Kofu City Kamiku no Yu Fureai Center4 Fujiyoshida City Furatto5 Tsuru City Bashō Tsuki Machi no Yu6 Yamanashi City Rōjin Kenko Welfare Center7 Yamanashi City Hanakake no Yu8 Yamanashi City Tsutsumigawa Onsen9 Yamanashi City Mitomi Fuefuki no Yu

10 Nirasaki City Kenko Fureai Center Yu~Puru Nirasaki11 Nirasaki City Rōjin Welfare Center12 Minami Alps City Yamanami no Yu13 Minami Alps City Yū Yu Fureai Park Sakura no Sato Ikou no Ie14 Minami Alps City Agricultural Experience Learning Jyuen15 Minami Alps City Tenkeisen Shirane Tōgen Tenshōkaku16 Minami Alps City Minami Alps Onsen Lodge17 Minami Alps City Kaneyamazawa Onsen18 Hokuto City Akeno Furusato Taiyōkan (Kirarakan)19 Hokuto City Kenkō Land Sutama20 Hokuto City Masutomi no Yu21 Hokuto City Takane no Yu22 Hokuto City Kai Izumi Onsen Panorama no Yu23 Hokuto City Izumu Onsen Kenkō Center24 Hokuto City Spatio Kobuchizawa Enmei no Yu25 Hokuto City Hakushū Shiozawa Onsen26 Hokuto City Ojira no Yu27 Hokuto City Mukawa no Yu28 Kai City Kamanashigawa Recreation Center 29 Kai City Shinmei Onsen Shima no Yu30 Kai City Hyakurakusen31 Fuefuki City Kasugai Fukushi Kaikan (Yamayuri no Yu)32 Fuefuki City Ichinomiya Health Promotion Facility (Momo no Sato Onsen)

33 Fuefuki City Isawa Fureai Center (Nagomi no Yu)34 Fuefuki City Misaka Fureai Exchange Center (Misaka no Yu)35 Fuefuki City Sakaigawa Tourism Exchange Center (Terao no Yu)36 Uenohara City ShinTōjiba Akiyama Onsen37 Koshu City Koshu City Exchange and Recreation Center (Daizenji no Yu)

38 Koshu City Katsunuma Health and Welface Center39 Koshu City Budō no Oka Onsen (Tenkū no Yu)40 Koshu City Yamato Fukushi Center 41 Koshu City Yamato Fureai Yasuragi Center (Tenmokuzan Onsen)42 Chuo City Tatomi Welfare Park Community Center43 Chuo City Tatomi Health and Welfare Center44 Chuo City Silk no Sato (Kōgeikan Fureai Kan)45 Ichikawamisato Town Ichikawa Misato Miaharashi no Oka Mitama no Yu46 Ichikawamisato Town Rokugō no Sato Tsumugi no Yu47 Hayakawa Town Villa Amehata48 Hayakawa Town Kusashio Onsen49 Hayakawa Town Kōgen no Sato Onsen (Healthy Misato)50 Hayakawa Town Yujima no Yu51 Hayakawa Town Narada no Sato Onsen52 Minobu Town Shimobe Onsen Kaikan 53 Minobu Town Elderly Recreation Faciliy (Kado no Yu)54 Nanbu Town Nanbu no Yu55 Nanbu Town Okuyama Onsen56 Fujikawa Town Elderly's Health Promotion Facility (Mahora no Yu)57 Fujikawa Town Kōshu Kajikazawa Onsen (Kajika no Yu) 58 Showa Town Sōgō Kaikan Onsen (Iki Iki no Yu)59 Doshi Village Doshi no Yu60 Yamanakako Village Yamanakako Hirano Onsen (Ishiwari no Yu)61 Yamanakako Village Yamanakako Onsen (Beni Fuji no Yu)62 Kosuge Village Tama Headwaters (Kosuge no Yu)63 Tabayama Village Tabayama Onsen (Nomekoi Yu)

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Trout Farming (Fujiyoshida City)

Raised in Mount Fuji’s perfectly clear spring water, these

rainbow trout are distinguished by their taste and size.

■Address: Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida City ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by foot from Kotobuki

Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Fujiyoshida City Mt. Fuji

Division 0555(22)1111

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Ayu Fishing (Ōtsuki City)

When the fishing season starts in Ōtsuki City, fishermen

from all over crowd the rivers to fish for ayu.

■Address: all rivers city wide ■Access by car: approx 10 minutes from Ōtsuki IC

CONTACT Ōtsuki City Industry and

Tourism Division 0554(20)1829

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Fuefuki River Cormorant Fishing (Fuefuki City)

On the Fuefuki River, cormorant fishermen don’t use

boats but instead wade into the river and operate “kachiu”

to catch fish. This is the only place in Japan where you

can get firsthand experience of this unique cormorant

fishing method.

■Address: Isawa-chō, Fuefuki City (Floodplain in front of Fuefuki

City Hall) ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by foot from Isawa Onsen

Station (JR Chuō Line) ■Access by car: approx. 15 minutes from Ichinomiyamisaka IC;

approx. 10 minutes from Fuefuki Yatsushiro Smart IC

CONTACT Fuefuki City Tourism,

Commerce, and Industry Division 055(262)4111

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Fujikawa’s Ode to Summer (Nanbu)

Every year Nanbu puts on a fire festival on August 15th.

This traditional event features giant burning pine stakes,

flame throwing, floating lanterns in the river, and a huge

fireworks show.

■Addres: Nanbu, Fujikawa Town ■Access by train: approx. 20 minutes by foot from Utsubuna

Station (JR Minobu Line) ■Access by car: approx. 25 minutes from Shinshimizu IC

CONTACT Nanbu Town Industry

Promotion Division

0556(64)3111

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Lake Saiko’s Kunimasu (Fujikawaguchiko Town)

The kunimasu fish was thought to be extinct from Lake

Tazawa in Akita Prefecture for over 70 years, but it was

recently rediscovered in Lake Saiko. At the Lake Saiko

Nature Center, you can observe the kunimasu in their

natural habitat.

■Address: Lake Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko ■Access by train: approx. 35 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko

Station (Fujikyuko Line) ■Access by car: approx. 20 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC

CONTACT Fujikawaguchiko Town

Tourism Division 0555(72)3168

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Yamanashi Prefecture Governorʼs Policy Planning Bureau

Public Relations Division Phone:055-223-1337

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Yamanashi Prefecture General Affairs Department

Municipalities Division Phone:055-223-1423

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