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Three relaxing spots to enjoy in any season, just two hours from Tokyo - Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

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Hokuto City in Yamanashi Prefecture is surrounded by the Yatsugatake Mountains and the Southern Alps, and is a city rich in nature where you can see the majestic Mt. Fuji. The city is dotted with unique healing spots that will satisfy your mind and body. In this article, we will introduce three reco...

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It is located in the northwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, on the border with Nagano Prefecture. It is a vast area surrounded by 3,000m-class mountains such as the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Kinpu, and overlooking Mt. Fuji to the south. It is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, about an hour from Mt. Fuji, and about an hour from Matsumoto, and is easily accessible, so many tourists visit throughout the year. It is also known as a "village of famous water," and three places have been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous water sources. This bounty of water is loved as natural water, and the area boasts one of the largest production volumes of mineral water in Japan. Sake is also produced from the pure water, and you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich food.

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"Yatsugatake Club" - Experience nature in the rich forest

Located at an altitude of 1,360 meters, Yatsugatake Club offers restaurants, shops, galleries and walking trails through the forest.

You can breathe fresh air and enjoy nature in this facility. You can feel the seasons at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. You can feel the seasonal changes slowly, from spring to summer, autumn to winter.

Luxurious fruit tea to enjoy in the fresh air

We recommend the terrace seats at the cafe inside the facility. Enjoy a relaxing time listening to the sounds of the trees swaying and the birds singing.

The most popular item on the menu is the fruit tea, a signature dish made with seven kinds of fruit and Nilgiri black tea.

On a clear day, you can even see Mount Fuji.

After dining and shopping, taking a stroll through the forest is sure to soothe your mind and body.

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Sennoya is packed with carefully selected local products

Sennoya is a restaurant and shop that sells carefully selected products from producers that opened in August 2023. The owner decided to open the shop because he wanted to open a store in Hokuto City, his hometown.

Sennoya sells miso, rice, and various other ingredients made with the utmost care by local producers. We want people to enjoy these local produce. Our lunch menu was created with that idea in mind, and you can enjoy fresh ingredients grown in the lush natural surroundings.

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Relax with the scent of a one-of-a-kind perfume. "Kinkuma Perfume RISONARE Yatsugatake Main Store"

Located in the shopping area of Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake is the Kinkuma Perfume RISONARE Yatsugatake main store. This store just opened in March this year and mainly focuses on original perfume workshops.

Kinkuma Perfume is a perfume studio with over 20 years of history.

Create your own fragrance from 18 Kinkuma bases

Kinkuma perfumes are characterized by their gentle, soft scents that are suited to the climate and environment of Japan.

At the store, you can create your own unique fragrance by combining 18 different scents called Kinkuma Base.

Your own original perfume will be your soothing item.

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How was it?

In Hokuto City, there is a healing spot where you can experience nature using all five senses.

About 2 hours by train or car from Tokyo. Why not come and spend some relaxing time here?

It is located in the northwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, on the border with Nagano Prefecture. It is a vast area surrounded by 3,000m-class mountains such as the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Kinpu, and overlooking Mt. Fuji to the south. It is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, about an hour from Mt. Fuji, and about an hour from Matsumoto, and is easily accessible, so many tourists visit throughout the year. It is also known as a "village of famous water," and three places have been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous water sources. This bounty of water is loved as natural water, and the area boasts one of the largest production volumes of mineral water in Japan. Sake is also produced from the pure water, and you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich food.

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