Yamanashi prefecture is a popular destination for a weekend getaway from Tokyo. The prefecture is divided into six areas, all offering their own unique experiences. Among these, the mountainous Yatsugatake area is noted for its wealth of outdoor activities, which allow you to experience the mountains and forest in a sustainable manner while going on long hikes and marvelling at the wildlife.
Despite being located all the way out on the border to Nagano prefecture, Yatsugatake can be reached in under two hours from Shinjuku Station by limited express train. Read on for the six things you can do to enjoy a relaxing, low-impact weekend in the midst of nature.