Yamanashi : A Hidden Jewel in Japan
When we say Japan, most of us will think Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Anime, Ramen, Gundam and Mt. Fuji. If asked where is the best place to see Mt.Fuji? The answer will always be Hakone and Shizuoka. I love reading blogs about Japan, travel books and magazines. This is the first time I've heard about Yamanashi, a place totally unknown and new to me. Maybe it was mentioned in some of the travel books and magazines but it wasn't highlighted much or the promotion for the place is not as the same as the other places in Japan.
Yamanashi is a really beautiful place, it feels so relaxing to be there and you can see the Mt. Fuji there better. Yamanashi is located near Nagano, the weather is a little bit colder compared to Tokyo.
Aside from Mt. Fuji, the place is surrounded by mountains and forests. But it is not considered a country side prefecture.
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| Hanano Miyako Koen |
Started late, supposed to be there by 9:00am but there was a train schedule from the place where we stayed in so we arrived there during lunch time.To be honest I wasn't expecting that Yamanashi is far from Nagoya. Going there by shinkansen you will see mountains, forests and a river there, I was quite shocked that Yamanashi looks like a country side, I really thought it would be like Tokyo.
A friend of mine who lives in Yamanashi, introduced this place to me. He encouraged me to visit this place and I agreed to it. This place is awesome and interesting. He picked us up from the JR Kohfu station, and that;s how we started our journey in Yamanashi.
Kosho Hoto Kosaku Restaurant
This restaurant is in traditional Japanese style. Before you can sit inside, you need to take off your shoes first. You are also to be seated on the floor. The interior design of this place is so beautiful, I mean if you are interested in traditional Japan then this place is perfect. Even though Japan is adapting the modern culture, it is nice to see a restaurant that maintains the traditional culture of the country.
Hotou- is a Yamanashi's delicacy. It's like udon but a little bit different.
The serving is huge for 1 person, I am really shocked when our orders arrived. It has large sized vegetables inside, the broth is delicious and the noodles are soft. This delicacy is perfect for cold season. The restaurant also offers different dishes but Hotou is the most popular there.
Once again, this serving is HUGE :)
Yamanashi is famous for the Fuji 5 lakes. .
The famous 5 lakes are Yamanakako, Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Shojiko and Motosuko.
This one is a huge lake, and a lot of people come here. Some for sightseeing and some do boat tours.I was told that Autumn season is the best to come here, since this area is surrounded by trees. .
Yamanakako Hanano Miyako Koen ( Flower Garden)
This place is my favorite part of this trip.
The scenery is so breathtaking and you can see Mt. Fuji perfectly. If you have done a research of Mt .Fuji or wondered where those beautiful pictures from google where you can see
flowers and Mt. Fuji together in a beautiful picture? This is the place.
This place looks like a big garden of Japan, lots of flowers and varieties of plants can be found here.
For those who like flowers and plants, this is the place for you.
Every part of this place is picture perfect.
If the weather outside is to chilly, you can go inside. They have a big greenhouse dome.
There are lots of interesting and unique plants here.
The place is so zen, you can escape the busy city and relax here.
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| This is called a Kitsune (Fox) plant. |
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| Orchids in Japan is said to be expensive. |
There is a cute shop there where you can buy souvenirs and some tasty snacks.
I am really thankful for my friends who invited us here.
I really didn't expect that Japan has a hidden jewel, this place is really pretty and perfect.
Unlike other sightseeing place that is packed with tourists, Yamanashi is a place where you can enjoy the beauty of Japan calmly.
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