A fun outdoor “museum” of reconstructed traditional Japanese houses, with Mount Fuji standing impressively in the background.

Use that as your backdrop for your insta-perfect cherry blossom/autumn photos, while clad in kimono or samurai gear. There’s origami, pottery and craft making experiences, plus local artwork on sale. For around ¥500 you can make a colorful acorn accessory.

Suggested Activity
Experience Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Dive into Japanese history with a traditional tea ceremony, together with a visit to Byōdōin Temple -- made famous on the 10-yen coin!

Access: From JR Kawaguchiko station, take the Green Line Bus that stops at the entrance to Iyashi no Sato (Stop No. 48).

Inasho no Sato Yamanashi Japan
Photo by Chris Kirkland