Shosenkyo

山梨県

4.3

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Japan's most beautiful valley, designated as a special scenic spot of the country.

Shosenkyo is one of Japan's top valleys, where you can enjoy walking along the gorge. From early to mid-November, beautiful autumn leaves spread throughout the area. In addition, there is a canoe experience where you can feel the flowing clear stream up close.

特徴・楽しみ方

定番アクティビティ紅葉自然

見どころ

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Enjoy the Beauty of the Valley! Exploring the Course of Shosenkyo

Shosenkyo is a famous tourist spot known for its beautiful valley and waterfalls, with its symbol being the Kakuon Peak and the Senjo Waterfall being a popular spot. Kakuon Peak is a granite peak about 180m high, also known as the "Sky Hole". At the foot of Kakuon Peak is the Senjo Waterfall, which has a drop of 30m and its splashing water is breathtaking. Tourists can walk along the promenade or use the Shosenkyo Ropeway if they want to feel the power of the waterfall. The ropeway takes about 8 minutes from the entrance of Shosenkyo to the mountaintop station, and along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful valley and strange rocks.

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Enjoy the Attraction of Autumn: "Beautiful Autumn Leaves"

During the autumn leaf season, Shosenkyo enchants visitors with its colorful beauty. Along the promenade, there are many strange rocks such as Kakuen Peak and Ishimon scattered about, and they look even more beautiful surrounded by autumn leaves. You can also enjoy Sen'ya Waterfall and the illumination. The "Mitake Shosenkyo Mizu no Mori" area around the Arakawa Dam upstream of Shosenkyo is also worth seeing. This area has been selected as one of the "Water Source Forests 100" and is dyed red and yellow during the autumn leaf season. In addition, the "Crystal Fountain" decorated with 600kg of crystals located on the Shosenkyo main street is also a must-see. Let's explore the autumn Shosenkyo from various angles with warm clothing and comfortable shoes.

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Enjoy Local Cuisine! Nearby Restaurants

In the area surrounding Shosenkyo Gorge, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy local specialties such as houtou noodles. For example, at the popular soba restaurant "Hashimoto-ya," you can enjoy delicious soba made with plenty of local mountain vegetables and mushrooms. In addition, the grilled salted iwana, a recommended dish, is packed with meat and juicy, making it a must-try. There are also many restaurants where you can enjoy dishes made with "Koshu wine." There are also many souvenir shops in the area, so we recommend taking a stroll while enjoying the local flavors.

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Fun Spots to Enjoy with Children in the Surrounding Area

The area around Shosenkyo offers many spots where you can have fun with children. At Adventure World, you can interact with animals, while at the Marine World Aquarium, you can interact with marine life. At the Kofu City Natural History Museum, you can observe dinosaurs and fossils. For relaxation, we recommend the Kami-no-Yu Onsen, where you can enjoy 11 types of hot springs sourced from a private spring. Additionally, many natural stones are produced in Shosenkyo, and there are natural stone and jewelry shops scattered around the area. You can also enjoy activities such as stone hunting and polishing craftsman experiences.

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Explore Numerous Drive Spots

The area around Shosenkyo is the perfect spot for a drive. For example, on the "Yatsugatake Panorama Line," you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Yatsugatake mountain range. On the "Koshu Kaido," you can see old townscapes and historic buildings. At the "Katsunuma Grape Village," you can enjoy wine and grape juice at various wineries. And in the area around "Fuji Five Lakes," you can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji and the five lakes. There are various drive spots around Shosenkyo, so you can enjoy sightseeing while driving comfortably.

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Access

Enjoy the Scenery while Traveling, Overlooking the Kofu Basin

Access to Shosenkyo is possible by car, public transportation, bicycle, or motorcycle. By car, the Chuo Expressway is convenient and there are plenty of parking spaces available. Public transportation involves taking a bus from Kofu Station or Ishiwaki Onsen Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Yamanashi Kotsu Bus. However, checking the bus schedule is essential. Access by bicycle or motorcycle is also attractive, and the winding roads unique to mountainous areas are especially recommended for riders. You can also enjoy Chiyoda Lake as a rest spot. One of the charms of Shosenkyo is that you can feel a different atmosphere depending on the means of transportation.

History

A Shrine with Shimmering Golden Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

In addition to nature, you can also enjoy history. Among them, "Kinzakura Shrine," built in the early Edo period upstream of Shosenkyo, is a particularly noteworthy spot, said to bring good luck in money and business prosperity. You can visit the shrine in a refreshing atmosphere surrounded by silence. The shrine, which enshrines Mt. Kanamori as its object of worship, is famous as one of Japan's three sacred mountains and one of the three major sacred places. It is said that in the reign of Emperor Sujin, the tenth emperor of Japan (about 2000 years ago), in order to pray for the eradication of epidemics and the peace of the people, Sukunahikona-no-mikoto was enshrined at the summit of Mt. Kanamori. Later, in the reign of Emperor Ouryaku, the 21st emperor of Japan (about 1500 years ago), Kinzakura Shrine was founded as a village shrine of Mt. Kanamori. In the shrine's precincts, there is a "Kinzakura" tree that shines golden, which is the origin of the shrine's name. This is revered as the "Kinzakura tree that turns into gold" sung in folk songs since ancient times, and is said to bring good luck in money, which is the reason for its name. Especially from late April to early May is the best time to see the Kinzakura in full bloom, so be sure to stop by when visiting Shosenkyo.