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Adventure now from Tokyo to magnificent mountains in Yamanashi

From Tokyo to Yamanashi, journey with us down the road less traveled and discover new perspectives of Japan. Get off the beaten path to discover unique opportunities to further deepen your knowledge of this rich country. Wander down a new alleyway, try a regional delicacy, or admire intriguing architecture.

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Access

From Yamanashi

  • Car: About 2 hours
  • Railway: About 2 hours

From Osaka

  • Car: About 6.5 hours
  • Railway: About 2.5–3 hours

From Tokyo

  • Car: About 2 hours
  • Railway: About 2 hours

From Osaka

  • Car: About 5.5 hours
  • Railway: About 4.5 hours

Getting around Tokyo

With one of the world's biggest public transport systems, Tokyo is best navigated by train and subway, with the circular JR Yamanote Line taking you past many of the capital's main areas.

CAR RENTALS

A wide range of car rental options are available, thanks to providers like Nippon Rent a Car, Toyota, Orix, Times Car Rental and Nissan.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The two main operators are JR East and Tokyo Metro, with several others too operating. Pick up a Suica or PASMO IC card to make train travel easier.

Getting around Yamanashi

Yamanashi is well connected with train lines (like the Chuo Line and Minobu Line) and expressways covering vast swathes of the prefecture.

CAR RENTALS

A wide range of car rental options are available, thanks to providers like Nippon Rent a Car, Toyota, Orix, Times Car Rental and Nissan.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Chuo East Line (JR East) and Minobu Line (JR Central) meet at Kofu Station in Yamanashi's capital city.