Yamanashi sits at the foot of Mount Fuji — giving its ryokans some of the most iconic views in Japan. The Fuji Five Lakes district (Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako, Saiko, Shojiko, Motosuko) offers lakeside inns where the reflected mountain dominates every window. Further inland, Kofu city sits in a wine-producing valley surrounded by cherry-tree-covered hills, and the Oku-Fuji mountain villages preserve traditional farmhouse inn (minshuku) culture for those seeking a more rustic experience.
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Recommended stay: 1-2 nights
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