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.

Kobuchizawa Station

Kobuchizawa is on a plain and is south of the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains.

Let's start trekking, casual hiking, and serious mountain hiking from Kobuchizawa. You can also enjoy riding horses, too!

Visit museums and factory tours.

Sightseeing spots are a little far from the station. Use taxis for tranportation.

Because it is a resort town, resort hotels and guest homes ("minshuku") are available in Kobuchizawa

Koumi Line

Koumi Line links Kobuchizawa Station and Komoro Station in Nagano. It is also called "Yatsugatake Kougen Line".

Cherry blossoms in spring, beautiful green trees in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snow in winter. You will see beauty in nature during all seasons.

High Rail 13571375

You can enjoy watching stars in the planetarium in "High Rail 1357." This train was ranked number 2 among scenic trains that people wanted to ride in a travel-themed TV show.

The elevation of Nobeyama Station is 1345m. This station is the highest station in Japan.

Shirakoma no ike

Shirakoma no ike is 40 min away by bus from Takachiho Station. Primeval forest covered with moss is like the world of Princess Mononoke by Studio Ghibli.

Nakamura Keith Haring Collection

The only museum in the world where Keith Haring's art pieces are exclusively exhibited.

About 300 pieces of the exhibit are all from a private collection.

Unique museum building. Art pieces will take your breath away.

Directions

8 min from Kobuchizawa Station by taxi

Factory Tours

Reservations required.

Take taxis. You can visit 3 factories in one day.

Suntory Hakushu Distillery

Whisky distillery in a beautiful forest. You can try unprocessed sake only available here.

Chateraise Hakushu Factory

Free ice cream for everyone! Eat as much as you like!

Shichiken Brewery

Great opportunity to take Japanese sake brewery tour. Tasting is available.