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
Universal Studios Japan Tickets
If you want to get ahead of the game and run straight to the rides, getting your tickets through an authorized and international seller like Klook is the way to go.
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, Yamanashi
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mar–Nov; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec–Feb
Adults: ¥500
Children: ¥250
High School students: ¥450
Elementary School students: ¥200
Children: ¥250
High School students: ¥450
Elementary School students: ¥200