Editing Yamanashi Prefecture (section)

== Tourism ==
[[File:Nishizawa-Valley.jpg|thumb|Nishizawa Waterfall on the Fuefuki River, Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, Yamanashi]]
[[File:Fuji Five Lakes and Mount Fuji.jpg|thumb|Mount Fuji, [[Fuji Five Lakes]] region, Yamanashi]]

The natural scenery and cultural sights of Yamanashi are popular destinations for both domestic and international tourists due to the prefecture's proximity to the crowded [[Tokyo]] conurbation and ease of access by road and rail. [[Mount Fuji]], the [[Fuji Five Lakes]] region, the highland resort region of [[Kiyosato, Yamanashi|Kiyosato]], the city of Kōfu, the [[Senga Falls]], [[Koshu, Yamanashi|Koshu]] [[Japanese wine|wineries]], the temple of Erin-ji in Koshu, and the [[Kuonji|Kuonji Temple]] at Minobu are a few of the most popular places to visit.

The [[Fuji-Q Highland]] amusement park at [[Fujiyoshida]] with roller coasters [[Eejanaika (roller coaster)|Eejanaika]], and [[Takabisha]], the world's steepest roller coaster, is also a popular destination for day trips. It also features [[Do-Dodonpa]], the world's fastest accelerating roller coaster. At one point, it was also the world's fastest roller coaster before [[Cedar Point]]'s [[Top Thrill Dragster]] took the record in 2003.

The natural topography of the region makes Yamanashi popular with mountaineering, hiking and climbing enthusiasts throughout the year.  The highest mountain in Japan, [[Mount Fuji]], at {{Convert|3776|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} and the second highest mountain in Japan, [[Mount Kita]],  at {{Convert|3193|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} are both located within Yamanashi. The Mt. Fuji summer hiking season in July and August attracts thousands of overnight hikers typically starting at the Fifth Station in the late evening and climbing through the night to witness the sunrise at the summit.

Although not as tall, Mount Minobu, a popular place for Buddhist pilgrimage, offers extensive views from the summit of the mountain. Parts of the [[Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park]], [[Chichibu Tama Kai National Park|Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park]], and [[Minami Alps National Park]] are all located in Yamanashi.

Given the area's volcanic activity, natural hot springs, or [[onsen]]s, are found in abundance. Some of the more well known are Shimobe Onsen, Isawa Onsen and Yamanami Onsen.

The mascot of the prefecture is Hishimaru (菱丸), a [[Kai Ken|Kai Ken dog]] who is based on the local Sengoku-era daimyō Takeda Shingen. He wears a [[kabuto]] with the crest of the [[Takeda clan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Yamanashi Prefecture |url=https://www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/pref19/ |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=nippon.com |language=en}}</ref>