Hotels in Yamanashi, Japan

Yamanashi, located just west of Tokyo in Japan's Chubu region, is famous for its stunning views of Mount Fuji, especially from the Fuji Five Lakes area like Lake Kawaguchi, and its abundant fruit orchards where you can pick peaches and grapes from June to August. Summers are hot and humid, perfect for hiking Fuji's trails from July to September, while winters are cold and dry, offering crisp, clear days for snow-free views of the mountain and relaxing in outdoor onsens at places like Yamanami Onsen. Spring brings cherry blossoms along the lake shores, and autumn paints the valleys in red and gold, making any season a good time to taste local wines at Katsunuma's wineries.