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Tokyo (Shinjuku)
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Kofu
Isawa Onsen
Katsunuma
Yumura Onsen
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Kofu Station

Adults 2,500JPY, Children 1,250JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 10min)

  • Kofu Station
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Adults 2,500JPY, Children 1,250JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 10min)

  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Isawa

Adults 2,400JPY, Children 1,200JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 1h 50min)

  • Isawa
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Adults 2,400JPY, Children 1,200JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 1h 50min)


About Kofu and Isawa Onsen area

Kofu City, the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, is surrounded by Southern Japan Alps and has flourished as a castle town since the old days. Kofu is deeply associated with Takeda Shingen, a famous general from the Warring States Period. The area has many sightseeing spots connected to Takeda Shingen. Currently, Kofu City is known not only for the economic, cultural and industrial center in Yamanashi Prefecture, but also for its stunning beauty of nature, including the most beautiful valley in Japan, Mitake-Shosenkyo.
Isawa area is located in the east of the Kofu basin and well known for the highest peach and grape production in Japan.

Shosenkyo Gorge

Known for its amazing scenery with seasonal landscape, such as cherry blossoms, azalea and colored leaves, its hiking trails with picturesque cliffs and waterfalls fascinate people all over the world. Especially, beautiful autumn landscape in grand nature has been receiving favorable reputation. It is with a large difference in elevation, we can enjoy the beautiful autumn colors for more than one month. The hiking trail is pleasant and easy one with fantastic viewpoints. Other than, hiking, Shosenkyo Ropeway up to the top offers amazing views of Mt. Fuji, the very interesting Arakawa Dam and Nosen Lake.

 Access to Shosenkyo Gorge
Shisenkyo Gorge is located outside of central city of Kofu and would be perfect destination for a day trip from Tokyo.
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal ⇒ (Highway Bus Reservation) ⇒ Kofu Station ⇒ (Yamanashi Kotsu Bus) ⇒ Shosenkyo Gorge
*From Kofu station, please take a bus bound for "Shosenkyo" from the bus stop No.4 at South Exit Bus Terminal.

Shosenkyo Gorge
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Kofu Station

Adults 2,500JPY, Children 1,250JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 10min)

  • Kofu Station
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Adults 2,500JPY, Children 1,250JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 10min)


Breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji from Mt. Momokura
Easy hiking trail not far from the bus stop is suitable even for beginners

Momokurayama

With an elevation of 1003.4m, Mt. Momokura features in the top 100 peaks of Yamanashi Prefecture and offers fabulous views of Mt. Fuji. It is also listed as one of the 12 best Mt. Fuji viewing spots.
The trail head to the summit of Mt. Momokura is roughly one hour on foot from the Chuo Expressway Saruhashi Bus Stop. The track is suitable even for beginners.
There are also some sightseeing spots nearby, including the Saruhashi Bridge and the Katsuragawa Wellness Park. The mountain certainly has a lot of appeal in terms of nature, history, and culture.

Getting to Mt. Momokura
Take a highway bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and get off at Saruhashi Bus Stop
The trail head is around 45 minutes on foot from the bus stop


* You can book tickets for the highway buses from the "Chuo EXPWY Saruhashi" bus stop to the "Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal" from either of the Kofu Line and the Fuji Goko Line.

  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Chuo EXPWY Saruhashi
    (Kofu Line)

Adults 1,750JPY, Children 880JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 1h 10min)

  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Chuo EXPWY Saruhashi
    (Fujigoko Line)

Adults 1,750JPY, Children 880JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 1h 10min)


How about sightseeing "Saruhashi", one of Japan's three most bizarre bridges.

Saruhashi

[Unusual structure of Saruhashi]
It is 31 meters in length and 3.3 meters in width. It is not a big wooden bridge, but the valley is 31 meters deep, so the bridge piers cannot be built. It supports the bridge with four layers of splashing trees protruding from both banks without using bridge piers.

[Bridge and Valley]
Saruhashi was designated as the scenic spot of the country in 1932 because of the splendid harmony of the bridge and the surrounding natural landscape. Hiroshige Ando's Ukiyoe (woodblock print) named "Koyo Saruibashi's picture" is also well known.

Saruhashi

Why not pay a visit on your way back from Lake Kawaguchi?
It could be the perfect side trip if you have some time to spare before returning to Shinjuku from Otsuki Station

[Access from Kawaguchiko to Shinjuku through sightseeing Saruhashi]
1. Take a Fujikyuko Line from Kawaguchiko Station to Otsuki Station
2. Take a local bus from Otsuki Station to "Saruhashi"
(Enjoy sightseeing Saruhashi)
3. Walk 10 minutes from Saruhashi to "Chuo EXPWY Saruhashi"
4. Take a highway bus from Chuo EXPWY Saruhashi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Reservation




Saruhashi

* You can book tickets for the highway buses from the "Chuo EXPWY Saruhashi" bus stop to the "Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal" from either of the Kofu Line and the Fuji Goko Line.

  • Chuo EXPWY Saruhashi
    (Kofu Line)
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Adults 1,750JPY, Children 880JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 1h 10min)

  • Chuo EXPWY Saruhashi
    (Fujigoko Line)
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Adults 1,750JPY, Children 880JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 1h 10min)


Katsunuma is well-known for vineyards.

 Winery Lists

KATSUNUMA WINERY
In a winery in Yamanashi, the quality of wine has been maintained through a consistent process of raise grapes and vinification. Visit to the vineyard and wine tasting is available.
Official Website

GRACE WINE
There are 2 wineries and vast vineyard. Winery tours are available.
Official Website

Chateau Mercian
"Chateau Mercian" and its long history marked an epoch in the Japanese viticulture.
Official Website

MARUFUJI WINERY
The factory is open to public, and there are variety of wine to taste.
Official Website

KURAMBON WINE
The winery is open to public, and you can enjoy wine tasting and visiting wine cellers.
Official Website

  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Katsunuma

Adults 2,000JPY, Children 1,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 1h 35min)

  • Katsunuma
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Adults 2,000JPY, Children 1,000JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 1h 35min)


Yumura Onsen

Yumura Onsen

The origin of Yumura Onsen in Kofu dates back 1200 years ago and discovered by Kobo Daishi Kukai, who established Shingon Sect. in Buddhism. It is well-known as hidden onsen of Takeda Shingen, a preeminent warlord in the 16th century.
It is close and convenient for a trip to Shosenkyo Gorge.
The onsen resort consists with not only Japanese-style automorphic ryokan but also reasonable or western hotels. Ryokan and hotels can issue tickets with unlimited entrance to onsen in the resort to stroll the resort and try various onsen.

  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Yumura Onsen

Adults 2,500JPY, Children 1,250JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 20min)

  • Yumura Onsen
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Adults 2,500JPY, Children 1,250JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 20min)