Rugby World UK – August 2019

These two cities are perfect for viewing

Mount Fuji – Fujinomiya is actually the

closest city to the peak...

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The Culture Vulture

Not far from Fujinomiya’s city

centre is the Fujisan Hongu

Sengentaisha Shrine (right), which

dates back more than 1,200 years

and regards Mount Fuji as God.

You can visit the region’s most

important shrine as part of a cultural tour

(mtfujiecotours.com). As well as learning

about the shrine’s cultural and historical

significance from an expert guide, you’ll

be fitted with a kimono to walk around

in, learn how to make Japanese sweets

and enjoy a green tea tasting.

At Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery, which

was founded way back in 1831, you can

take a tour and do a tasting, as well as

stock up on the alcoholic beverage.

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The Foodie

From the peak of Mount

Fuji to the depths of

Suruga Bay, the Fuji area

boasts the biggest

difference from

high to low in

Japan. Those

conditions bring

Fuji & Fujinomiya

abundant spring water, a huge variety of

fresh fish, and rich ingredients that thrive

in the mild weather. That means plenty

of variety for food lovers. Dessert-wise,

shaved ice and fruit jelly are popular in

Fuji, while you can try fresh ice cream

at Milk Land in Fujinomiya.

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The Adventurer

For the thrill-seekers, there is a

54-metre bungy jump over the

Sudogawa Valley. Not only are there great

views of waterfalls and Fuji City but it’s one

of the best places to see autumn leaves.

The Asagiri Kogen Paragliding School

offers tandem flights in Fujinomiya and

you can go on day-long cycles in the

area with Mount Fuji Eco Tours.

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The Party Animal

Tagonoura Port provides

stunning night views, with

lights from the buildings and factories

of Fuji City glistening in the water while

Mount Fuji dominates the backdrop.

In Fujinomiya, good food and craft

beer combine at Mt Fuji Brewing

(mt-fuji.beer). The local ales are

made using Fuji’s spring water,

the menu is full of grilled local

meats and the beer sommeliers

will find the perfect pairing for

the dish you choose.

For more travel information...

http://www.fujisan-kkb.jp/english

http://www.travelfujinomiya.com

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Taiichi Miyazaki

Get there

It’s one hour by bullet

train from Tokyo to Fuji, and

another 35 minutes by bus to

Fujinomiya. Alternatively, you can

fly to Shizuoka, take the shuttle

bus to Shizuoka station and

then catch the bullet train

(12min) to Fuji

Bright lights

Tagonoura Port