10 TOP Things to Do in Yamanashi Prefecture August 2026

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Activities

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Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train

AU$178

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip

AU$76

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing Full Day Trip

AU$76

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Mount Fuji Instagrammable Spots & Train Experience Day Tour

AU$79

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Mt. Fuji 5th Station Climb, Oshino Hakkai Walk & Hot Spring Day Tour

AU$67

per traveller

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What to do in Yamanashi Prefecture

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Lake Kawaguchi

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Explore the great outdoors at Lake Kawaguchi, a popular spot to commune with nature in Fujikawaguchiko. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Isawa Onsen

You'll enjoy the wineries and monuments in Isawa Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Mars Yamanashi Winery or Monde Winery.

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Kobuchisawacho

While visiting Kobuchisawacho, you might make a stop by sights like Yatsugatake-Chushinkogen Quasi-National Park and Nakamura Keith Haring Collection.

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Marunouchi

If you're spending some time in Marunouchi, Maizuru Castle and Yamanashi Jewelry Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Shimo-yoshida

If you're spending some time in Shimo-yoshida, Chureito Pagoda and Shinsekai Kampai Street are top sights worth seeing.

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Central

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Central and surrounding area, you can visit Maizuru Castle and Yamanashi Prefectural Office.

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