Japan Rural Roaming
Explore the Japanese countryside
Introducing unique trips using Japan Railway "JR."
Let's go to rural areas that only local people know about.
Hidden scenic views, regional food, and warm experiences with local people…etc
Unforgettable experiences await you!
Mt. Fuji Golden Triangle
The triangle route connects Mt. Fuji, Otsuki Station, and Isawa-Onsen Station.
Full of fun, delicious, and exciting experiences.
The Mt. Fuji Golden Triangle.
Mt. Fuji Golden TriangleJR Chuo Main Line
The distance from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo to Matsumoto Station in Nagano is 225km.
We will introduce you to 8 fascinating stations and sightseeing places on this route. Currently the northernmost station is Kobuchizawa.
Have a free day in Tokyo? Recommended places are within 2 hours from Shinjuku.
Let's get a JR Pass and get on a train! It's so easy!
Takao Station
44 min from Shinjuku Station by express train on JR Chuo Main Line.
Limited express will not stop at Takao Station, but it is worth stopping at Takao.
The North entrance of the station looks like a temple or shrine.
Takao station was chosen as one of the top 100 stations in the Kanto region.
Easy access to the Keio Line from the South exit of Takao Station.
Otsuki Station
Tokyo (Shinjuku), Mt. Fuji, and Isawa-Onsen are all within one hour access by train.
Station building looks like a log cabin.
Otsuki Station was chosen as one of the top 100 stations in the Kanto region.
Katsunuma Station
Beautiful views from JR Katsunuma Station. You can see the entire basin.
Photographers visit and take pictures during all seasons.
Winery tours start from this station.
Enzan Station
Leaving from the North exit, you will see the statue of Takeda Shingen on your right-hand side.
Beautiful Kanzo Yashiki, a residential mansion from the Edo era, is just a few minutes away.
JR Enzan Station is a good starting point for historic tour.
Yamanashishi Station
Peach monument welcomes you at the station platform.
Stunning statue of fruits and harvest located in front of the station
New station building will be ready by 2020.
Isawa-Onsen Station
Wine and hot springs.
Almost all tourist spots are within 10 min walking distance from station.
Some are even free!
Try locally grown seasonal fruits. They are unforgettably tasty.
Kofu Station
Kofu Station is located at Yamanashi's prefectural capital
At the South entrance, there is a diamond ring monument that represents Kofu's status as the "City of Gems."
Statue of Takeda Shingen
Leaving from the North exit directly connects you to gourmet restaurants and a shopping area called "Koshu Yumekouji."
Kobuchizawa Station
Western-most station in Yamanashi.
The elevation of Kobuchizawa Station is 886.7m. It will get fairly cold in winter.
The view of the Yatsugatake Mountains and distant Mt. Fuji is breathtaking.
People travel from afar to enjoy famous soba at this station.
Hotels
Enjoy a beautiful garden that you can see from the lobby.The koi pound extends into the lobby. You can feed koi!Wine bath with a view is only available in this hotel in Japan.Wine extract produced and processed from red wine. It is safe for children and those with low alcohol tolerance.Enjoy delicious multi-couse meal paired with wine.
Elegant Japanese-style inn located at the bank of a river.Take a walk in a Japanese garden with small waterfalls.Large, relaxing bath is surrounded by trees and rocks.Foreigners are welcome! Information display is foreigner-friendly.
The beautiful garden view from the lobby.You can feed koi and spot-billed ducks in the garden.Official character "Yunopon" is popular among children.There are some rooms where you can stay with your dogs!
You will truly feel Japanese Omotenashi (Hospitality).Entire inn is made with beautiful woods, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The lobby area especially feels like a peaceful forest.Only at this inn can you enjoy the amazing experience of seeing samurai armor closer than at a museum, and handle old, traditional Japanese tools and toys.
Only 10 rooms. Small and cozy Japanese-style innColorful nishikikoi carp swimming in a pond next to the front entrance.Lobby has a hearth called "Irori." Fragrance of tatami mats and wood welcomes you.Famous for delicious meals that have been paired with regional wine.
Hotel is located in a quiet place around Fuefuki River.Large art piece of Fuefuki City's famous "cormorant fishing" welcomes you in the lobby.Exhibition of traditional cormorant fishing is displayed as well.Hotel has cormorant birds in their backyard. If you are lucky, you can see them.Vegetables used in meals are grown in the hotel vegetable garden.