Yatsugatake, Kiyosato, Kobuchizawa(Yamanashi)
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Sightseeing Spots in Yatsugatake, Kobuchizawa, and Kiyosato that can be enjoyed even on rainy days

Although the Yatsugatake area has a high percentage of sunny days, there are many Properties that can be enjoyed even on rainy days. The wide variety of factory tours and museums is also a great point of interest.

Visit the world-class whiskey and famous water village

Whiskey barrels neatly lined up in a cellar
Whiskey barrels neatly lined up in a cellar

Japanese whiskey is now the focus of attention in Europe and the United States. Suntory, one of Japan's leading whiskey makers, has won many world-renowned awards, including the "International Spirits Challenge" and the "World Whiskey Awards. Suntory Hakushu Distillery offers the Hakushu Distillery Manufacturing Tour (paid tour, reservation required), which lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes. After observing the whisky manufacturing process, including wooden fermentation tanks, distillation kettles, and a warehouse lined with barrels, visitors can enjoy a tasting of rare malt whisky.

The site also has a whiskey museum, tasting lounge, gift shop, and Hakushu Terrace (restaurant), and free tours (reservations required) are also offered at the adjacent Suntory Natural Water Hakushu Factory in the Southern Alps.

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The many barrels in the cellar are a sight to behold. Whiskey lovers will love the tasting lounge where you can compare drinks.

Suntory Hakushu Distillery, Natural Water Southern Alps Hakushu Plant
  • Address 2913-1 Shimabara, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
  • Direction 15 minutes drive from JR Kobuchizawa Station
  • Direction *Shuttle bus service is available (check the website for operation dates)
  • Business hours 9:30 - 16:30 (last admission for factory tour is 16:00) *Period and departure time vary depending on the tour.
  • Closed Year-end and New Year holidays and factory closing days are available.
  • Admission Fee Hakushu Distillery Tour 3,000 yen (no participation by those under 20 years old)
  • TEL 0551-35-2211
  • Parking Free of charge

Inspiring music played by a fantastic music box and live music

Precious antique music boxes on display
Precious antique music boxes on display

The Hall of Halls, a music box museum located in Moegi no Mura, is a great place to visit on rainy days when you want to spend a relaxing time indoors. The museum displays valuable antique music boxes and automata (automatic dolls) collected from all over the world, and offers music box concerts featuring music boxes and automatic pianos and violins, as well as demonstrations of automata. Also very popular is "The World of Music Boxes with Musicians," a collaboration of live music and music box performances by internationally acclaimed musicians, held for a limited time only. The wonderful performances and light-hearted talk are well known for making time fly by. The schedule can be checked on the website.

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You will be healed by the sound that resonates in your heart. The "Limonaire 1900," which was exhibited at the Paris Expo, is very impressive!

Hall of Halls" Music Box Museum in Moegi no Mura
  • Address 3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
  • Direction 8 min. walk from JR Kiyosato Station
  • Business Hours 10:00-18:00 (Winter - 17:00)
  • Closed Varies depending on the season; please check the website and SNS.
  • Admission Fee Adults 1000 yen, high school and university students 800 yen, elementary and junior high school students 500 yen, free for children under elementary school age
    The admission fee for "The World of Music Boxes with Musicians" is 500 yen in addition to the museum admission fee.
  • TEL 0551-48-3535
  • Parking Free of charge

A museum where street art and nature merge

Permanent exhibition room with colorful works All Keith Haring Artworks © The Keith Haring Foundation Courtesy of Nakamura Keith Haring Collection.
Permanent exhibition room with colorful works All Keith Haring Artworks © The Keith Haring Foundation Courtesy of Nakamura Keith Haring Collection.

Keith Haring was one of the leading artists of American art in the 1980s, and the works he left behind in his all-too-short 31-year life are still loved around the world. The Nakamura Keith Haring Museum in Kobuchizawa combines a building designed by architect Atsushi Kitagawara, the lush greenery of the Yatsugatake mountains, and Keith Haring's bright and powerful works. In addition to approximately 300 works, the museum houses more than 700 items, including documentary photographs, videos, and goods produced during his lifetime.

The museum also continues to collect artworks in order to convey Haring's diverse production activities. The museum store, with its pop-up items, is also a must-see.

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Everything from the exterior to the interior is an exciting space. The open space is also popular as a photo spot.

Nakamura Keith Haring Museum
  • Address 10249-7, Kobuchizawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
  • Direction 8 min. drive from JR Kobuchizawa Station
  • Business hours 9:00-17:00
  • Closed None
  • Admission Fee Adults 1,500 yen, Students (16 years and older) 800 yen, Free for 15 years and younger
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Memo Please check the museum's opening calendar for temporary closures such as exhibition changes.

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