With magnificent views of Mount Fuji and a beautiful environment that unfolds before them, visitors will learn how valuable a cultural legacy is as they move between several facilities that display traditional arts and crafts and other facets of the local culture.
After touring around facilities that conduct research on the environment and diverse ecosystems, visitors will get a taste of the rich natural environment that surrounds Mount Fuji and deepen their appreciation of the connection between nature and themselves.
Mount Fuji is the highest and most beautiful peak in Japan. The natural environment surrounding Mount Fuji has also remained untouched since ancient times, which means that visitors can observe from close up traces of Mount Fuji's eruptions as well as rare fauna and flora in their natural habitat.
This tour enables visitors to cover several uniquely conceived art galleries and museums as they proceed around Lake Kawaguchi, appreciating the view of Mount Fuji as they go as well as the artworks that are on display.
Visitors can experience first-hand the cultivation and processing of special local products, such as herbs, blueberries and cherries, which the rich natural environment of the Town of Fujikawaguchiko has produced.
With magnificent views of Mount Fuji and a beautiful environment that unfolds before
them, visitors will learn how valuable a cultural legacy is as they move between several
facilities that display traditional arts and crafts and other facets of the local culture.
9:30 - 11:30
[1] Saiko Iyashino-sato Nemba
12:00 - 12:45
Lunch
13:15 - 14:45
[2] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
15:00 - 16:30
[3] Kawaguchiko Monkey Performance Theater
[1] Saiko Iyashino-sato Nemba
This site recreates a community of private dwellings with thatched
roofs, a sight which was formerly common all over Japan. It also
contains a resource
center that provides
information on local history
and a shop which
sells special local products. http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/history/info_e.php?ca_id=2&if_id=545
[2] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
This art museum exhibits the works of Itchiku Kubota (1917–2003),
a textile-dyeing artist who revived the art of Tsujigahana-zome, a
traditional Japanese
dyeing technique which
had been lost for over
200 years. http://www.itchiku-tsujigahana.co.jp/
[3] Kawaguchiko Monkey Performance Theater
Here, visitors can enjoy Sarumawashi (monkey show) which are a
traditional Japanese art with 1,000 years of history behind them. The
trainer and his monkeys
form a good team onstage
as the monkeys
perform a variety of
tricks. http://www.fuji-osaru.com/
2-1. Sightseeing Study Tour of Natural Environment Research Facilities and a Nature Experience (Hiking) at the Foot of Mount Fuji
After touring around facilities that conduct research on the environment and diverse
ecosystems, visitors will get a taste of the rich natural environment that surrounds Mount
Fuji and deepen their appreciation of the connection between nature and themselves.
09:30 - 10:30
[1] Yamanashi Institute of Environmental Sciences
11:00 - 12:00
[2] Biodiversity Center of Japan
12:15 - 13:00
Lunch
13:15 - 14:15
[3] Fuji Visitor Center
14:30 - 16:30
[4] Kawaguchiko Field Center, or [5] Hiking
[1] Yamanashi Institute of Environmental Sciences
The Institute conducts a variety of research and educational activities
that are based on the concept of "human symbiosis with nature."
It is also equipped
with a study room for
hands-on learning about
ecosystems and the
global environment. http://www.yies.pref.yamanashi.jp/eigo/english.htm
[2] Biodiversity Center of Japan
By watching mainly video presentations among other easy-to-understand
exhibits, visitors can learn about the biological diversity that
the history of evolution
has produced over the
past four billion years. http://www.biodic.go.jp/index_e.html
[3] Fuji Visitor Center
Visitors can enjoy studying about how Mount Fuji came to be
formed, the local area and the natural environment on both a jumbo
video wall and PCs. http://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/english/index.html
[4] Kawaguchiko Field Center
A guide will provide commentary as you stroll through the primeval
forest which, cloaking the foot of Mount Fuji, is both a precious
terrain resource and
a biological treasure
trove. You can even try
your hand at making
handicrafts with natural
materials. http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/search_e/info.php?ca_id=2&if_id=214
[5] Hiking
Visitors will hike around the foot of Mount Fuji, enjoying views of
Mount Fuji and the lake as they go. They can also get a taste of the
natural charm of the
season in which they
visit here. http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/nature/index_e.php
2-2. Experiencing Nature at the Foot of Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is the highest and most beautiful peak in Japan. The natural environment surrounding
Mount Fuji has also remained untouched since ancient times, which means that visitors can observe
from close up traces of Mount Fuji's eruptions as well as rare fauna and flora in their natural habitat.
09:30 - 10:30
[1] Fuji Visitor Center
11:00 - 14:00
[2] Aokigahara Sea of Tree; Hiking; Lunch
14:30 - 16:30
[3] Saiko Wild Bird's Forest Park
(woodworking experience)
[1] Fuji Visitor Center
Visitors can enjoy studying about how Mount Fuji came to be
formed, the local area and the natural environment on both a jumbo
video wall and PCs. http://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/english/index.html
[2] Aokigahara Sea of Trees
This primeval forest sits atop the lava flow produced by the eruption
of Mount Fuji that occurred in the year 864. Also regarded as a precious
forest resource
for scholars, this forest
is heavily wooded with
trees that are over 300
years old. http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/nature/jukai_e.php
[3] Saiko Wild Bird's Forest Park
A habitat for wild birds, this sanctuary is located on the shores of
Lake Sai, which is itself renowned for beautiful surface refl ections of
Mount Fuji. In addition
to bird-watching, the
sanctuary offers facilities
where visitors can
have fun trying their
hand at woodworking. http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/search_e/info.php?ca_id=2&if_id=221
This tour enables visitors to cover several uniquely conceived art galleries
and museums as they proceed around Lake Kawaguchi, appreciating
the view of Mount Fuji as they go as well as the artworks that are on display.
09:30 - 10:30
[1] Kawaguchiko Museum of Art
11:00 - 12:00
[2] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
12:15 - 13:00
Lunch
13:15 - 14:15
[3] Kawaguchiko Music Forest UKAI Museum
14:45 - 16:30
[4] Kawaguchiko Muse Museum
[1] Kawaguchiko Museum of Art
This museum displays a collection of works which depict Mount Fuji
in various forms, such as paintings, woodblock prints and photographs.
Visitors can appreciate
the real Mount
Fuji as well. http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/spot/info_e.php?ca_id=2&if_id=194
[2] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
This art museum exhibits the works of Itchiku Kubota (1917-2003),
a textile-dyeing artist who revived the art of Tsujigahana-zome, a
traditional Japanese
dyeing technique which
had been lost for over
200 years. http://www.itchiku-tsujigahana.co.jp/
[3] Kawaguchiko Music Forest UKAI Museum
The elegant melodies emanating from the precious music boxes and
automatic musical instruments that have been collected from around
the world reverberate
through this museum
which is modeled after
a medieval European
tower house. http://www.kawaguchikomusicforest.jp/index.html
[4] Kawaguchiko Muse Museum
This art gallery exhibits the works of doll maker Yuki Atae whose
distinctive methods have produced a delicacy of expression on the
faces of his dolls, luring
onlookers into a world
of fantasy. http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/spot/info_e.php?ca_id=2&if_id=196
Visitors can experience first-hand the cultivation and processing of
special local products, such as herbs, blueberries and cherries, which
the rich natural environment of the Town of Fujikawaguchiko has produced.
09:30 - 11:30
[1] Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center
11:45 - 12:30
Lunch
12:45 - 15:15
[2] Blueberry, cherry and strawberry picking
15:45 - 16:45
[3] Kawaguchiko Herb Hall
[1] Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center
Located in a spot that affords a splendid view of Mount Fuji, this
center cultivates blueberries and fresh herbs. Visitors can try making
their own blueberry jam
and harvesting blueberries
when they are in
season. http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/spot/info_e.php?ca_id=2&if_id=198
Various herbs are grown here on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi
at the foot of Mount Fuji. In addition to selling a wide selection of
herbs, the center offers
visitors the chance to
participate in the leased
production of herbs. http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/spot/info_e.php?ca_id=2&if_id=204
[1] Saiko Iyashino-sato Nemba
[2] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
[3] Kawaguchiko Monkey Performance Theater
[1] Yamanashi Institute of Environmental Sciences
[2] Biodiversity Center of Japan
[3] Fuji Visitor Center
[4] Kawaguchiko Field Center
[5] Hiking
[1] Fuji Visitor Center
[2] Aokigahara Sea of Trees
[3] Saiko Wild Bird's Forest Park
[1] Kawaguchiko Museum of Art
[2] Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
[3] Kawaguchiko Music Forest UKAI Museum
[4] Kawaguchiko Muse Museum
[1] Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center
[2] Blueberry, cherry and strawberry picking
[3] Kawaguchiko Herb Hall