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  • October 20, 2017

    Suntory Hakushu Distillery

    Established in 1973, the pristine water flowing from the mountains are ideal for producing whiskey and since its opening, Hakushu has won numerous international awards. The distillery is set within e...
  • August 1, 2017

    MOA Museum of Art

    Located in a beautiful location in Atami, Shizouka – around two hours from Tokyo – the MOA Museum of Art holds around 3500 traditional Japanese works of art including three registered ‘National Treas...
  • May 8, 2017

    Kawaguchi Lake (Kawaguchiko) Onsen Area

    Located along the shores of Kawaguchi Lake (Kawaguchiko), numerous guesthouses and hotels afford guests outstanding views of Mount Fuji. Many have their own in-house ‘onsen’ (hot springs), including ...
  • May 8, 2017

    Sai Lake (Saiko) Area

    One of the ‘Fuji Five Lakes’, Sai Lake or ‘Saiko’ lies to the west of the larger Kawaguchiko and on the northern-side of Mount Fuji. Less developed than Kawaguchiko, Saiko offers visitors far fewer...
  • May 8, 2017

    Shoji Lake (Shojiko) Area

    Sitting between Saiko and Motosuko, Shojiko or ‘Shoji Lake’ is the smallest of the ‘Fuji Five Lakes’. It is mostly undeveloped with only a couple of accommodation options however the views of the m...
  • May 8, 2017

    Motosu Lake (Motosuko) Area

    Motosu Lake or ‘Motosuko’ is the most western of the Fuji Five Lakes and mostly undeveloped. Accommodation options are limited to a couple of campgrounds with most people heading there to enjoy cam...
  • May 8, 2017

    Yamanaka Lake (Yamanakako) Area

    The largest of the ‘Fuji Five Lakes’, Yamanaka Lake or 'Yamanakako' offers the second most accommodation options behind Kawaguchiko. Though less developed than Kawaguchiko, hotels and guesthouses l...
  • May 8, 2017

    Mt Fuji (Fujisan) Station Area

    As a stop on the Fujikyu Railway Line and sitting within close proximity of the eastern slopes of the mountain, the area around Mt Fuji (Fujisan) Station is a convenient place to base yourself, esp...
  • May 8, 2017

    Gotemba Station Area

    Sitting to the south-east of Mount Fuji, Gotemba City is known for its views of Fuji and popular shopping outlets including the Gotemba Premium Outlets – a complex of more than 200 Japanese and int...