2025 Hokuto Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Spot: Rose Garden Fairy Tales Address: 3545 Moegi Village, Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 407-0301 Located at an altitude of 1,250m in Moegi Village at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains, Rose Garden Fairy Tales is a relaxing space where you can see more than 500 varieties of roses, as well as many other rare flowers and wildflowers. #trip2023 #breathtakingview

#fallingforfall Yamanashii in Japan is well known with their fruits production. but what makes me stunned is there beautiful Autumn view. Aside from im very close to see Mt. Fuji-san, I look around and oh my ao beautiful country. So refreshing and is the one that I can only see in painting. sureal.. I travel from tokyo to osaka to kyoto then Mt. Fuji yamanashii, nagano, and nearby town. Very quiet and tranquil. Very much recommended for autum season travel. #fallingforfall

#merrychristmas #hoshino #santaclaus #xmas tree #merrychristmas

Yamanashi Prefecture🫧Yatsugatake Risonare Yatsugatake Risonare Yatsugatake offers a variety of activities that both adults and children can enjoy. ・Piman Street Maruyama Coffee is a coffee shop located on Piman Street. Their latte art is also adorable. There are many other restaurants, so you won't have trouble finding a place for lunch or a café! ・Pool Il Mare A heated pool with waves every ten minutes! It feels like being at the sea. Since it's a heated pool, you can enjoy it all year round. ・Forest Aerial Walk You can experience activities in the forest within the facility. ・Hot Spring There is also a hot spring facility called Mokumoku-yu on the outskirts of the facility✨ Access🚘/ 129-1 Kobuchizawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

Kiyosato Highland, with its excellent geographical features and landscape, is located at the foot of Mount Yatsugatake, offering a distant view of the Southern Alps and the surrounding mountains, as well as endless pastures, creating a tranquil and unrestrained atmosphere. The main tourist attraction, Seisenryo, is also a very relaxing place, where you can see not only the Southern Alps but also Mount Fuji! At Kiyosato Ski Resort, you can enjoy a frontal view of Mount Fuji, the Southern Alps, and the Chichibu Mountains on a sunny day. The skiing environment is comfortable. The ski resort has a maximum altitude of 1,900 meters, with 8 ski trails. The high-quality powder snow is suitable for skiers of all levels. The snow park has a 100-meter sledding slope, a large slide, a snow carousel, and other children's facilities.

A merry-go-round is a common sight at amusement parks, but the fact that it's in the middle of a forest, where it shouldn't exist, makes it feel like a fairy tale, like you've wandered into a storybook. The gelato made from Kiyosato's farm milk is delicious♡ It is also used as a location for many artists' music videos and photo books, and in front of the merry-go-round, there are photos of the models and artists who have used it. It is lit up at night, which is sure to create an even more romantic atmosphere♡! Moegi no Mura Merry-go-round Cafe 3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 407-0301 0551-48-3741 #FreeTabiWinter #0YenTrip

The southern foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Yamanashi Prefecture is one of Japan's most famous water villages Famous for its famous sake "Shichiken" made using spring water from one of these springs, "Hakushu," Yamanashi Meijo is the only sake brewery in Hakushu Town, Hokuto City. The restaurant directly operated by the brewery is the old-style Japanese restaurant "Restaurant Daimin," built next to the brewery. By the way, the restaurant is on the second floor and the first floor is a cafe called "Nakaya Coffee." The photo shows our signature menu item, "Salmon Koji-zuke Set Meal" (1,850 yen including tax). The traditional "Salmon Koji-zuke," which is pickled for 20 days using the koji used in sake brewing, is absolutely delicious! Other side dishes also use plenty of soy pulp and sake lees, and everything from rice cooked in brewing water to miso soup is delicious and healthy. The cold water served at our restaurant is also brewing water, so it is very mellow and the water itself is simply delicious. At the sake brewery next to the restaurant, you can visit the sake brewery museum and taste Shichiken (for a fee). The streets around the sake brewery also have remnants of the good old post town, making it a great place for a stroll. #tripgourmet #Yamanashi #brewery #Japaneselunch

"Circle" in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture is a bakery that is attractive for its delicious bread and cute shop sign. The bread, made with wheat and ingredients from the center of Hokuto City, has an excellent aroma and taste, so you can't go wrong with any choice. Stopping by at the end of your trip and enjoying some bread on the train ride home is a wonderful way to end the trip. The shop sign is also adorable, adding to the excitement of your visit. Be sure to enjoy the delicious bread as you take home memories of your trip in Yamanashi! #0yentravelNovember

The Nakamura Keith Haring Museum in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a museum that exhibits the works of world-famous artist Keith Haring. The building itself has an original design that makes it seem like a piece of art, and just visiting it creates an exciting space. Inside the museum, you can enjoy many colorful and energetic works that are typical of Haring. The attraction is that you can immerse yourself in the world of art while feeling the messages contained in pop art. In the shop, there are many colorful Keith goods. I ended up buying a lot. On the day, there was a friendly staff member in the museum who explained things to me. Come and experience a special art experience in the nature-rich Yatsugatake area! #0yentripNovember

Yamanashi's 'Kiyoharu Art Village' is a unique spot where you can fully enjoy art in the midst of nature. At the center of the village stands the round brick building 'La Ruche,' which has an overwhelming presence! Its charming form is very attractive. Inside, there is also a shop. Furthermore, one of the highlights is the architecture designed by Tadao Ando. The sophisticated building skillfully uses light and is beautiful. Why not spend a relaxing moment in this luxurious space where nature, art, and architecture intertwine?

Mizukaki mountain is a Japan's 100 Famous Mountains 2,230 metres above sea level. The best time for hiking is June, when the rhodondon blooms, or the autumn leaves season. You can also hike for a day trip, but you can also spend the night in a mountain hut and admire the spiritual light the next morning, or also take a route to Mt. Kinpo and Mt. Ogawa. If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji (3,776 m), the mountains of the Southern Alps, and Mt. Yatsugatake, including Mt. Akadake (2,899m) and Mt. Hegasa (2,524m) from the top of the mountain. It takes about an hour to climb from the Zuikayama at the foot of the mountain to the Fujimihira hut on the middle of the hill, and you can climb to the top in about an hour and a half from the hut.

Misogi Shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture is a solemn and beautiful spot characterized by the shrine being built on a pond. The shrine reflected on the clear water's surface and the natural scenery are soothing to the soul. The shrine is surrounded by trees, creating a quiet and mysterious atmosphere that was very soothing. I visited in March, but it seems like it would also be a beautiful place to enjoy the autumn leaves and fresh greenery. It seems that famous people have held weddings here as well. Why not visit when you want to calm your mind in a solemn atmosphere? #0yentravelNovember

Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake in Yamanashi Prefecture is a stylish spot where you can enjoy not only the accommodation but also a stroll. The stone-paved street, Pepper Street, is lined with stylish cafes and shops, and just walking around will lift your spirits. The seasonal events and beautiful townscape are especially photogenic! You can spend a relaxing time savoring gourmet food and sweets made with local ingredients. Be sure to visit to enjoy the nature of Yatsugatake and the resort atmosphere! #0yentravelNovember

Heidi's Village in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture The entrance fee is an incredibly cheap 710 yen! You can enjoy the beautiful exterior and flowers of the park, as well as the view from the observation deck. It's irresistible for Heidi fans☺️ Just walking along this passage with dried flowers hanging from the ceiling will make you very excited💐 It's sure to look great in photos❕ Anyone can enter the observation deck, and the view from the top is spectacular The trees and flowers in the foreground and the distant mountains are clearly visible✨️ Maybe because it was a weekday, there were not many people, and there was a large free parking lot, so it's a hidden gem✨️ #0yentravelautumn #Heidi'sVillage 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-18:00 💰Price per person: 710 yen 📍Address: 2471 Asao, Akeno-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture 408-0201

Today I'd like to introduce you to! ! 📍: Akeno Sunflower Field Access: Car🚗 or tour bus Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, famous for Heidi's Village. The Akeno Sunflower Festival is held every year! ! In fact, the sunflower fields are divided into several places here...! The location in this photo is a hidden gem! ! As you can see in the photo, there is a vast view that is perfect for Instagram! You can take as many photos as you want😍😍😍! And it's so spacious that you don't have to be shy if there are other people there! ! And if you look back, you can see Mt. Fuji🗻😍 It costs 1000 yen to park your car in a nearby parking lot, but if you park in a building🏠 that looks like a roadside station about 150 meters from the sunflower field, it's free🤣! The parking lot itself is not very large, so it's first come, first served, but it was empty even on a weekday afternoon when I went, so depending on the time, I think it's fine🌻 How about making it your last memory of summer? Please go and check it out😍! #aug_trip

Kiyosato, located in the Kiyosato Plateau in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a popular leisure spot. In addition to accommodation, there are restaurants, a dog run, a general goods shop, and an outdoor stage. The Jersey soft serve ice cream made with Jersey milk is refreshing and delicious! All kinds of dairy products are sold in the store, and the terrace in front of the store is a great spot with a view of the mountains including Mt. Fuji. There is also a foot bath, so you can relax. It is a spot that can be enjoyed to the fullest even with children and dogs. 　 #Sightseeing

#thingstodo Actually live out here and absolutely love it! The natural beauty all around is amazing. There are plenty of hiking, rivers, ancient Temples, and parks to enjoy. There is also many fine restaurants and coffee shops to enjoy. The wildlife is also amazing, every day you can hear all sorts of birds. deer, and even an occasional monkey. If your in Japan and not been out here your missing out!