Browsing Tag

Yamanashi

Attractions

Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park

Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park accessible from Tokyo and has not only thrilling roller coaster rides, but a spectacular view of Mount Fuji as well! The amusement park is located at the base of Mount Fuji and breathtaking views of Mount Fuji can…

8 June 2014
Outdoor / Nature

Cherry picking in Yamanashi

The weather is getting warmer and June marks the start of the cherry picking season in Japan! Since Zhen was in town only till May 30, I combed the internet looking for a farm that starts the season early, and luckily I found some!…

2 June 2014
Outdoor / Nature

Strawberry picking in Yamanashi Prefecture!

I absolutely ♥ strawberries! I was waiting for the longest time for Spring to come around so that I could go strawberry picking! In Japan, there is always something to pick each season. Strawberries, cherries, peaches, grapes… you name it. You can even pick…

15 June 2013