fujiyoshida japan

fujiyoshida

Located less than two hours from Tokyo, this city of nearly 50,000 inhabitants has a lot to offer visitors. If Chureito pagoda and its famous view of Mount Fuji or Fuji Q Amusement Park, a favorite with thrill seekers, every day attract many visitors, are however not the only attractions Fujiyoshida.

Historical starting point of the ascension of Mount Fuji, Fuji Sengen the holy-jinja is a must. His driveway stone lanterns and buildings full of sculptures changing face sandstone seasons without ever losing their superb.
By walking through the streets, you discover the charms of a peaceful city where live among other family restaurants, boutiques of all kinds & Tearooms. Among these, the Gekko offers a nice coffee break. Just installed, the friendly atmosphere created by the comfortable layout and cozy decor of the place allows the visitor to feel immediately at ease. Similarly, mouthwatering pies and cakes offered here stimulate the appetite after a simple glance at the window.

But some streets remain quiet well here. Following the departure of the younger generation to larger cities, resulting in the closure of many plants in the region, many residents and traders had to precipitately leave Fujiyoshida. This gives rise to unusual scenes.

 The bars left entirely abandoned, without even taking the time to empty the ashtray and glass of the latest customer might suggest that a disaster has driven the inhabitants, forcing them to leave everything behind.One can not leave the city without trying the famous udon Fujiyoshida! Real local specialty, are found in many restaurants menu. But in order to enjoy the udon experience in Fujiyoshida, like many local, relax until exhaustion in the basins of Yoshinoike Onsen before letting yourself be seduced by the cuisine of the occupant. You may indeed here enjoy hearty and delicious udon for less than ¥ 700. It is not impossible that you hear some snoring on entering the dining room of the hotel. The state of relaxation offered by the onsen, combined with digestion, seems due to some visitors ...