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2 hours by car from Tokyo: 3 activities you can enjoy surrounded by mountains and abundant nature - Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture -
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Hokuto City in Yamanashi Prefecture is not only blessed with beautiful nature, but also has many places where you can enjoy a variety of activities. You can fully experience the beauty of nature through fun and easy outdoor activities.
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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.
1. A luxurious time spent in the forest: Horseback riding experience
Hokuto City is located at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. The Kobuchizawa area, located on the border with Nagano Prefecture, is also known as the "town of horses" and is dotted with many riding clubs and tourist ranches, making it an area where you can get up close and personal with horses. This time, we covered "Yatsugatake Long Riding." The experience begins with a 30-minute lecture. You will be carefully informed of things to be careful of, so even beginners can feel at ease. The scenery you see while riding a horse is different from usual, and you may discover something new.
There are various courses available. Staff will support you according to your level.
There are about 30 horses on the premises.
The horses are large, but they are docile and very cute.
You don't have to ride a horse to just interact with the horses.
You can also experience feeding the animals.
Just place the food in your hand and offer it to your horse, and he will slowly eat it.
It's a rare and valuable experience.
The experience can be enjoyed all year round.
Location: Yatsugatake Long Riding
Opening hours: 8:00 – 18:00
Address: 102665 Kobuchisawacho, Hokuto, Yamanashi 408-0044
2. Feel the fresh air as you ride a Segway
A Segway is a type of standing vehicle with two wheels side-by-side.
It does not have an accelerator handle, and is steered by shifting the rider's weight.
You can ride a Segway through nature and enjoy the scenery of each season.
Yatsugatake Outdoor Activities Segway Nature Ride
Yatsugatake Outdoor Activities, which offers a variety of outdoor activities around the Yatsugatake Mountains, hosts tours where you can ride a Segway through the forest. You can enjoy the colorful flowers, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves of each season.
First, you will receive a lecture on basic operation, then you will explore the walking trails in and around Moegi Village on the Kiyosato Plateau.
It may seem a little difficult at first, but don't worry. As you drive, you'll get used to the controls and soon feel a sense of exhilaration. Even beginners are OK.
Enjoy a Segway ride through beautiful nature, cutting through the fresh air. Let the scenery and air soothe you and make you forget about time.
■ Event period: Mid-March to late December
■Time: 9:00-10:30/11:30-13:00/14:00-15:30 (Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
■Participation fee (tax included) / Adult (16 years old and over) / 6,000 yen per person
■ Target age: 16 to approximately 70 years old
■ Number of participants: 1-6 people
Location: Yatsugatake Outdoor Activities
Business hours: 8:30-16:30 (may vary depending on the season)
Email : info@y-outdoor.com
Address: 〒407-0301 Yamanashi, Hokuto, Takanecho Kiyosato, 3545 Moegi Village South Parking Lot
3. Kayaking: Enjoy the water world while admiring the colorful trees
This is also an experience tour called "Kayaking" offered by Yatsugatake Outdoor Activities.
This is a leisurely tour across the wide lake, surrounded by colorful trees.
Whether you're a beginner or have experience, there are many ways to enjoy kayaking. Lake Mizugaki, located in an area registered as the Kobushin UNESCO Ecopark, is surrounded by broadleaf trees and is famous for its beautiful autumn leaves. You can enjoy the view of the colorful trees from the water's surface and the bridge over the lake from directly below, a view that can only be seen from a kayak.
The meeting point is Lake Mizugaki Visitor Center.
Before you begin, there will be a lecture on the basic operations, so even beginners can enjoy the game with confidence.
After kayaking, I felt a pleasant sense of fatigue. You can relax and enjoy the scenery, so you can refresh your mind and body. This is a recommended activity for couples and families.
Lake Mizugaki is located at an altitude of 900m. The best time to see autumn leaves is usually from early to mid-November. Why not enjoy viewing the autumn leaves by kayak?
■ Event period: Late April to mid-November
■Event time: 10:00-12:00/13:00-15:00 (required time = 2 hours)
■Meeting place: Lake Mizugaki Visitor Center
*After checking in, please drive to the kayak launch point.
■Target age: 4 years old and above (height minimum: 85cm) *As a general rule, children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
■Number of participants: 2 to 10 people
■Participation fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 7,000 yen per person (tax included)
Children (elementary school age and younger) 1 person/5,000 yen (tax included)
*Includes a 500 yen donation for environmental conservation in the surrounding area.
■Application deadline: On our website until 20:00 on the day before
Location: Lake Mizugaki Visitor Center
Address: 〒3815 Sutamacho Hishi, Hokuto, Yamanashi 408-0102
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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