[Yamanashi] The charm of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi! Recommended sightseeing spots in Yamanashi that you can experience with a rental car

Recommended sightseeing spots in Yamanashi

Yamanashi Prefecture is known for its beautiful mountains, including Mt. Fuji. Mt. Fuji seen from the Yamanashi Prefecture side is also called "Otoko Fuji."
Because it has the longest amount of sunshine in Japan, it is the place where agricultural products such as fruits and flowers are produced. It's close to central Tokyo and can be enjoyed on a day trip.

In addition, Yamanashi has many tourist spots rich in nature, so we recommend renting a car and visiting the sightseeing spots.

In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Yamanashi Prefecture that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.

• Table of Contents
• Oshino Hakkai
• Lake Kawaguchi
• Hottarakashi hot spring
• Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
• Fuji Mountain

Oshino Hakkai

``Oshino Hakkai'' is a particularly popular sightseeing spot in the Yamanakako area. Oshino Hakkai has the name ``sea'', but it refers to the eight ``ponds'' made with spring water from Mt. Fuji.

About 250 years ago, it was a place of worship that served as a purification pond for Fuji-ko, and it has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 waters.

The scenery of Oshino Hakkai and Mt. Fuji has various characteristics depending on the season, making it a tourist spot that can be enjoyed regardless of the season.

Recommended rental cars around Mt.Fuji Station going to “Oshino Hakkai”

Lake Kawaguchi

Lake Kawaguchi, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, offers a close view of Mt. Fuji, and you can ride a pleasure boat and enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji reflected in the lake.

In addition, there are many natural sightseeing spots around Fujikawaguchiko, such as the Kawaguchiko north shore walking trail, Oike Park with its beautiful poplar trees, and the Kawaguchiko Museum of Art, so we recommend renting a car and driving around the lake.

There is a rental car office right in front of Kawaguchiko Station, and it takes about 10 minutes to get to Kawaguchiko, and the popular leisure facility Fuji-Q Highland is also nearby. You can enjoy sightseeing in minutes.

There are rental car offices near Kawaguchiko Station and Mt. Fuji Station, so be sure to rent a car before heading out for sightseeing.

Search for rental cars in the area around Lake Kawaguchi

About 10 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko Station! Click here for rental cars departing from "Fujisan Station"

Hottarakashi hot spring

Hottarakashi Onsen is located in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture at an altitude of 700 meters, and is a day-trip hot spring facility where you can enjoy an open atmosphere surrounded by nature.

It boasts an open-air bath with a spectacular view of the Kofu Basin and Mt. Fuji, and its appeal is that you can enjoy the sunrise from the hot spring. Each of the two types of bathhouses offers a different view, allowing you to relax and soothe your daily fatigue.

We recommend renting a car to get to Hottarakashi Onsen!

Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine

Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine is located in Lake Kawaguchi and is one of the approximately 1,300 Sengen shrines nationwide that serve as a base for worshiping Mt. Fuji.

From the days of deep-rooted faith to the present day, people have been deeply involved with Mt. Fuji and played an important role. Another appeal is that you can enjoy the scenery of each season, and the cherry blossom festival held in April is especially popular.

Approximately 650 cherry blossom trees are in full bloom within the precincts and park, and you can take beautiful photos of Mt. Fuji and the five-storied pagoda within the precincts.

Recommended rental car in Yamanashi to go to “Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine”

Fuji Mountain

Mount Fuji is Japan's highest active volcano, at 3,776m above sea level. It straddles Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures and is designated as Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

The graceful conical shape of the mountain, with its gentle slopes, is a symbol of Japan that has fascinated many people not only in Japan but also outside of Japan since ancient times.

Mt. Fuji, which was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2013, is so famous that it attracts many tourists throughout the year, including mountain climbing tourism, driving around the Fuji Five Lakes, rivers, and plateaus, and places where Mt. Fuji can be seen. It has become a tourist destination.

Search for rental cars in the area around Fujisan Station

If you want to enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, we recommend the area around Kawaguchiko Station!

Enjoy sightseeing in Yamanashi to the fullest

Yamanashi Prefecture has many tourist spots rich in nature, such as Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Therefore, we recommend renting a car and visiting the sightseeing spots.

Some rental car companies allow you to drop off your rental car near Fujisan Station at another location. If you visit Lake Kawaguchi and drop off your car at a nearby office, you can enjoy sightseeing until the very last minute.

There are rental car offices near Kawaguchiko Station and Mt. Fuji Station, so be sure to rent a car before heading out for sightseeing.

Enjoy your trip with a rental car that suits your purpose