Location: Yamanashi Prefecture
Top Things to do in Yamanashi Prefecture
Things to do in Yamanashi Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県, Yamanashi-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of the main island of Honshu.
Restaurants in Yamanashi Prefecture
1. Arayayama Shrine Okumiya
2. Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By nicolef967 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Need to spend some effort going up the steep 389 steps staircase in order to reach the lookout area. However, worth the effort cos the view of Mt Fuji + Pagoda is perfect! On another hand, we spend 45 and 30mins going up and down the Kachi Kachi Ropeway too a day before. So they both serve the same purpose of getting better lookout to Mt Fuji so you just need to choose one!! Conclusion, if you want better view Pagoda, but need to ride on 15mins train at Kawaguchiko Station that cost 620 yen return tickets, and need to spend another 20 to 30mins on foot to go to the shrine and go up the staircase. Convenient wise is the Ropeway as its very closed to Kawaguchiko station and served by touring bus evey 15 mins and the bus stops right outside the ropeway station.
3. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By 184cmk - San Diego, United States
Mossy stone lanterns dating from early Edo period line the entrance path, surrounded by towering Japanese cedars, give this shrine the most tranquil and peaceful feeling when you enter through the torii gate. The shrine dates back to the year 110 when the shrine was built for worshipers of Mt. Fuji. The existing structures date back to 1561 and are well preserved. The main torii gate is said to be rebuilt (larger--every time it is rebuilt) every 60 years and is one of the largest wooden torii gates in Japan. The Otorii gate or blimbing gate is located on the west side of the shrine and serves as the entrance to the Yoshidaguchi climbing trail....the starting point for the Mt. Fuji pilgrimage and focal point of worship and pilgrim activities. I highly recommend visiting this shrine...just beautiful!
4. Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By end0t - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Definitely one of the most stunning viewing point in Kawaguchiko area. A beautiful spot throughout the year, once in your life must come place. If you like to hike there is a walking trail you can walk for couple of hours.
5. Daiszenji Temple
6. Kuon-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By VinnyP1 - London, United Kingdom
We loved this temple. We found it almost by accident. On the day we visited it was busy with hundreds of Buddhist students having graduation photos taken. But after they left it was quiet and peaceful. Its a working temple but everyone is incredibly friendly. We bumped into the head monk who took pity on our lack of Japanese and explained many things to us. There is a ropeway Aka cable car to the summit where you get spectacular 360 views including of course Mount Fuji if you are lucky. There is also a cafe up there with OK food but an amazing view. Highly recommended for a good couple of hours at least.
7. Yamataka Jindai Cherry Blossom
8. Jiun-ji Temple
9. Jisso-ji Temple
10. Fuji Asoyama Daijingu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
We Japanese have lived in reverence of nature and honor it as a god since time immemorial. We have lived with the spirit of Keishin-suso,worshipping our ancestors,returning the kindness of our predecessors,and giving thanks for God's grace. Every day we gladly devote ourselves to live with god's intention. Revere God and one's ancestors. Return the kindness of others and be thanksful. This is the traditional way of Japanese living and the spirit of Shinto. Our purpose at the Fuji Asoyama Grand Shrine is to spread these time-honored cultural traditions throughout Japan in order to leave a better Earth for future generations. We pray for everlasting peace for all humanity through the spirit of Shinto and the teachings and secrets of Fuji Shin-Sendo that were left on Mt.Fuji. We are currently erecting the Motomiya shrine primarily with the help of volunteers. Continued support and sponsorship are welcome.
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