Over a quarter million people climb the infamous Mt. Fuji every year during the short climbing season of July and August. You may have heard the horror stories of climbers being stuck in lines while climbing up the mountain and uncomfortable mountain huts filled to the brim. Hearing this, you may want to avoid those…

There are many unique hotels and resorts in Japan. Some are traditional, some are modern and some are meant for different purposes such as the ‘love hotels’. If you are looking for rooms with extraordinary themes, luxurious interiors and fantastic views of Mt.Fuji, then check out this resort! Yamanashi Trip View this post on Instagram…

People say that vacations are not complete without a trip into nature. Hiking on steep paths, camping in the mountains, or even the simple act of watching the beautiful sunset at a lakeside are some of the worthwhile things to do to celebrate the beauty of nature. Japan is home to some of the most…

Many hot spring facilities in Japan do not allow people with tattoos to enter as having a tattoo is a stigma associated with Yakuza (Japanese version of the Mafia). However, these days, some places have become more open-minded with a few bathing facilities relaxing their rules to accommodate tourists with tattoos. Here are 2 hot…

Yatsugatake is a beautiful mountain area located at the border of Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures. It is a place which is worth visiting in any of the four seasons. Yamanashi is famous for its fruit picking sites. The orchards of this area provide opportunities to taste self-picked seasonal fruits like cherry, strawberry, apple, grapes and…

In a recent travel with my family, we came to see Mt. Fuji, one of Japan’s historic sites. At first, we agreed to just see it from a distance within Tokyo area. Fortunately and without the slightest idea, we went farther away from Tokyo and had reached a place called Yamanakako with the help of…