Fujinomiya is a majestic city nestled along the foot of Mount Fuji that boasts impressive natural features and scenic shrines between Tokyo and Kyoto. When you and your partner visit this city, the cultural and spiritual significance of it all is easy to get lost in as natural beauty surrounds you virtually every step of the way.
Among the city and its surroundings, you and your partner can trek the trails to see panoramic views and brilliant natural features like waterfalls, cliffs and mountains. Local museums and shrines show off history and culture in fascinating detail. Check out some of the best things to do for couples in Fujinomiya.
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Oshino Hakkai
Explore the 8 ponds
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Oshino Hakkai is a region named after 8 ponds where travellers can enjoy clear spring water, freshwater plants, and fish and food vendors. You and your partner can go so far as to drink straight from the source, as the ponds are clean, clear and fed by the snowmelt from Mount Fuji that filters down through layers of cooled lava.
Around the ponds, you and your partner will find freshwater plant life and rather large fish, though it's all well maintained. This is also where you'll discover Hannoki Bayashi Shiryokan, an open-air museum showcasing traditional architecture and farming tools. It's located about an hour northeast of Fujinomiya's city centre in Shibokusa.
Location: Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511, Japan
Open: 24/7
Phone: +81 555-84-4221
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Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
Ascend to towering peaks
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The Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is an easy and scenic way to ascend 400 metres near the peak of Mount Tenjo for viewpoints and hiking. The ropeway involves passengers riding in a cable car up the side of the mountain. It only takes about 3 minutes to reach the top, and when you get there, you'll be met with a massive observation deck offering views of both Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi.
Views from the observation deck here are especially impactful for couples, as sharing the moment with someone special always makes the experience a bit more memorable. The ropeway boards about an hour northeast of Fujinomiya's city centre on the west side of Shimoyoshida.
Location: 1163-1 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0303, Japan
Open: Monday–Friday from 9.30 am to 4.20 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 9.30 am to 5.20 pm
Phone: +81 555-72-0363
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Shiraito Falls
See some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan
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The Shiraito Falls are among the most-visited natural features of the area, with couples especially enjoying their natural beauty and 150-metre-wide cascade falling 20 metres. The falls themselves are thin, which is where the name comes from, as Shiraito means white thread.
These falls are easy for you and your partner to access, as all you have to do is trek along a short walking trail from the road that only takes a few minutes to traverse. Visiting during the summer is typically best, as the surrounding greenery is lush, and the falls are flush with snowmelt. It's located in Shiraito Natural Park, a few miles north of the city centre.
Location: Kamikurechi, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0001, Japan
Open: 24/7
Phone: +81 555-22-1111
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Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha
Visit Mount Fuji's most influential shrine
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Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha is an iconic shrine you and your partner can visit that's culturally and historically significant while serving as the gateway to Mount Fuji. More adventurous couples can enjoy a stop here to start the climb up Mount Fuji itself.
This shrine dates back more than 1,000 years, though a lot of the current structure is more modern, being rebuilt after natural disasters. Inside the shrine, you'll find impressive architectural styles, while Wakutama Pond outside is relaxing and picturesque. It's located in Miyacho, a short distance west of the town centre.
Location: 1-1 Miyacho, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0067, Japan
Phone: +81 544-27-2002
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Couple's spa
Get pampered with your partner
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A couple's spa is a classic romantic activity no matter where you are in the world, but Fujinomiya has some particularly relaxing natural spring spas. The snowmelt of Mount Fuji falls towards the city, running through volcanic rock along the way. This filters the water, making it clear and welcoming to you and your partner.
Spas here take full advantage of the local waters with easily accessible comfort and tranquillity among scenic surroundings. You can find spas all around town, though they tend to be closer to Mount Fuji, where they take advantage of natural springs.
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Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka
Explore a museum dedicated to Mount Fuji
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The Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka, is a comprehensive museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the wonders of Mount Fuji. From this museum, you and your partner can take in the awe-inspiring mountain from the viewing deck.
Inside the museum, vast exhibits showcase the fascinating seismology and history of the volcano as well as the cultural significance of it all. Even the building itself is an inverted cone to appear like mighty Fuji in the reflection of the pond outside. It's located a short distance due west of the town centre.
Location: 5-12 Miyacho, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0067, Japan
Open: Wednesday–Monday from 9 am to 6 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Phone: +81 544-21-3776
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Chureito Pagoda
Witness Fuji's iconic pagoda
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Chureito Pagoda is the pagoda you see in the foreground of popular images of Mount Fuji that stretches up 5 storeys and is a haven for photographers. The pagoda dates back to 1963 and is located about 400 steps up from the Arakura Sengen Shrine.
You and your partner can visit this pagoda all year long, but it's particularly alluring during cherry blossom season in the middle of April, though the autumn colours can be impressive as well. See it for yourself about an hour northeast of the city centre.
Location: 3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0011, Japan
Open: Daily from 8 am to 5.30 pm
Phone: +81 555-23-2697
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Hiromi Park
Take a relaxing stroll
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Hiromi Park is one of the most iconic parks in the city, comprising 14 hectares of space with plenty of walking paths and gardens to explore. You and your partner may take a stroll here to simply enjoy the sights of the surrounding greenery and the towering Mount Fuji in the distance.
Aside from the views, you can also check out an onsite history museum that offers valuable insight into the local area and the role Mount Fuji played in its development. The park is located a couple of miles southeast of the city centre.
Location: Shizuoka, Fuji, Denbo, 417-0061, Japan
Open: 24/7
Phone: +81 545-55-3553
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Lake Tanuki
Embark on an outdoor adventure
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Lake Tanuki is a popular destination for outdoor activities like biking, hiking, fishing and boating, which is perfect for adventurous couples. Numerous trails around the lake make it easy to take advantage of the natural splendour here at the foot of towering mountains.
The experience at this lake can be different depending on what time of year you visit, but it always has something impressive to offer. The red leaves in autumn can be just as picturesque as the cherry blossoms in spring. It's located just west of Mount Fuji, about 11 miles north of the city centre.
Location: Inokashira, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0108, Japan
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SKY BAR - Moon Dance at Mizno Hotel
See a unique light show
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The SKY BAR - Moon Dance at Mizno Hotel is a unique spot where you and your partner can enjoy drinks and a special kind of light show. The drink selection here is quite varied, with attractive options like Yuzu mojitos and Visiega wine.
When you and your partner enjoy the evening at this rooftop bar, you can look out over the lake at Mount Fuji. On a clear day, you can see lights from hikers twinkling in the distance. See it for yourself on the east side of Lake Kawaguchi northeast of the city centre.
Location: Yamanashi, Minamitsuru District, Fujikawaguchiko, Azagawa, 401-0303, Japan
Open: Daily from 5 pm to 11 pm
Phone: +81 555-72-1234
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