The Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba is located in the Nenba district on the shores of Lake Saiko. With Mt Fuji as the backdrop, this village is known for the thatched roof houses, resembling a traditional Japanese village.
There are up to 20 thatched houses with activities worth experiencing. Some of the go to activities include visiting museums and galleries and trying out the local delicacies. Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a charming, traditional village with stunning views of Mount Fuji, is featured in many Japan packages.
This village also comes with activities worth trying out, like traditional craft making and even shopping for local products. The village is calm and peaceful and is a must visit when in Japan. This village also comes with one of the best places to view Mt Fuji in the backdrop. It is also unofficially known as the healing village and is located in the northern part of Lake Saiko.
• Try out activities like shopping for locally made products as souvenirs in one of the stores in the villages.
• Walk around and indulge in activities like traditional craft making to know more about the tradition and culture of Japan.
• Explore the Shosenkyo gorge and know more about its historical significance while you admire the views and trek.
• Go to the Sengataki waterfall and admire the views of the waterfall as it flows and creates a rainbow during the summer season.
• Visit the Tahara Falls and explore the premises by hiking up the trail and clicking some of the best pictures.
1. By Car: The Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba is 39 km from the Yamanashi city centre, it will take 54 min via the Route no. 358.
2. By Train/ metro: Take a train to Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba station which is 350 metres away from the venue. You can reach the activity location from the train station with a 5-minute walk
Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year.
1. The best season to visit Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba will be the summer season from March to June because this is the time when the climate is pleasant.
2. The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year.
3. The best time of the day to visit Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba will be morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.
This gorge takes pride in being one of the most beautiful ones of its kind and is a part of the Yamanashi prefecture. The gorge here is a part of the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park and covers places like Yamanshi and Saitama. The gorge is made up of granite and has a walking trail of 5 kilometres long from Nagahoribashi bridge to Sengataki waterfall. This place also has spiritual significance as a Buddhist monk Kakuen meditated here.
This waterfall is located at the base of the Kakuenpo rock formation at Shosenkyo gorge. This waterfall is 30 metres tall and was formed due to constant erosion. Visitors can trek to this waterfall and it will take up to 90 minutes to finish. This fall takes pride in flowing throughout the year and even in winter, it is flanked with icicles.
The Tahara falls is located on the Katsura river and is associated with Matsuo Basho- a haiku poet. History suggests that Matsuo Basho travelled to Yamura to visit Takayama Den’emon- his pupil. The waterfall has undergone a lot of erosion but continues to amaze a lot of its visitors through its spectacular views. If you are a hiking enthusiast or even someone who loves to click pictures, then this waterfall has got you covered.