Lake Yamanaka
The highest and largest of the Fuji Five Lakes. Long known as a summer resort with many pensions and villas. Popular for bass fishing and winter smelt fishing. About 10 minutes by car.
Address
12498-10 Nagamata, Doshi-mura, Minamitsuru-gun,
Yamanashi 402-0228, Japan
By Car
Approx. 135 minutes
About 37 km from Chuo Expressway “Sagamiko” IC
Suggested route:
Tokyo → Chuo Expressway → Sagamiko IC → Route 413 (Doshimichi) → Villa
From Nagoya area: approx. 190 minutes
About 25 km from Shin-Gotemba IC (Second Tomei Expressway)
Suggested driving route:
Nagoya → Second Tomei → Shin-Gotemba IC → Route 138 → Route 413 → Villa
Parking
Rental Car
By Bus
From Tokyo area: approx. 180 minutes
Take JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station,
then express bus to Yamanakako Hirano Bus Stop,
then about 10 minutes by taxi to the villa.
For schedules and ticket information, please check:
Fuji-Q / Keio Bus Official Website
Please confirm the latest information on the official site.
Shopping Nearby
Michi-no-Eki Doshi
9745 Doshi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
About 9 minutes by car
You can purchase fresh local vegetables, river fish, pickles, miso, konnyaku, and unique local specialties directly from farmers.
Official Website
Google Map
Ogino Supermarket
865-5 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
About 20 minutes by car
A large grocery store where you can buy ingredients for BBQ and alcoholic beverages. Within the same complex, you’ll also find a 100-yen shop (Seria), clothing store, drugstore, and ATM.
Official Website
Google Map
Maruichi Takamura Honten
708 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
About 20 minutes by car
A specialty shop offering ham, sausages, and deli items made from Fujigane Pork, raised with the pure water of Mt. Fuji and safe feed. Vegetables, condiments, and daily goods are also available.
Official Website
Google Map
Lawson Yamanakako Ishiwari
1012 Hirano, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
About 8 minutes by car
The nearest convenience store. Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Google Map
Oshino Hakkai
Eight crystal-clear ponds formed by Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt over many years. Designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage asset. Approx. 25 minutes by car.
Yamanakako Hana-no-Miyako Park
A lakeside shrine dedicated to Toyotama-hime no Mikoto.Widely known for blessings in matchmaking, fertility, safe childbirth, and child rearing. Approx. 19 minutes by car.
Yamanaka Suwa Shrine
Located by Lake Yamanaka, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, this shrine is dedicated to Toyotama-hime no Mikoto. Famous nationwide for blessings in matchmaking, fertility, safe childbirth, and child rearing. About 19 minutes by car.
Note: Times, routes, and availability may change. Please confirm details on the official websites. Our villa cannot take responsibility for transportation arrangements or delays.
