Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba

西湖いやしの里根場

Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba is a traditional village near Lake Saiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. It is known for its rows of thatched-roof houses, which look different in each season. Visitors can join handicraft workshops, wear traditional clothes for photos, and eat at the village restaurant.

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Visitor information

Getting there: From Kawaguchiko Station, about 40 minutes by bus.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Restaurant Satoyama inside the village offers a Muslim-friendly version of hoto (a local noodle dish).
An entrance fee is required to enter the village, including to use the restaurant.
Kimono wearing needs an advance reservation. Book activities and kimono on the village website.
Visitors can dress as a ninja, samurai or princess in traditional clothes and take photos.

Tips for Muslim visitors

According to JNTO's Muslim guide, Restaurant Satoyama in the village serves a Muslim-friendly version of hoto (local noodle stew).
The same JNTO guide lists Fujikawaguchiko Masjid in the same town (Fujikawaguchiko), with a cafe offering menu options for Muslims.
Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Yamanashi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.