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.
Access: From JR Kawaguchiko station, take the Green Line Bus that stops at the entrance to Iyashi no Sato (Stop No. 48).
西湖いやしの里根場
2710 Neba, Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0332, Japan
Mar to Nov: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec to Feb: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Adults: ¥500
Children: ¥250
High School students: ¥450
Elementary School students: ¥200
Children: ¥250
High School students: ¥450
Elementary School students: ¥200
