Scenic Beauty of Hokuto City

The Jinja Waterfall of the Ojira River in Hakushu-town
The Jinja Waterfall of the Ojira River in Hakushu-town

Hokuto City is a fantastic location to enjoy viewing closely those hightest mountains in Japan including the Yatsugatake ridge(2,899m at the highest peak), the Southern Alps(3,193m at the highest peak), Mt.Kayagatake(1,704m), and Mt.Mizugaki(2,230m) as well as viewing the top of Mt.Fuji(3,776m) at a distance.
Clean water originating from these high mountains shape various gorges, and colorful flowers seasonally paint the green-rich earth in Hokuto-city.  In spring, picturesque cherry blossoms are in full bloom and their pink color is highlighted by the snow-capped mountains. In summer, brilliant sunflower fields appear all over an area in Akeno-town under full sun.  In autumn, tree leaves spectacularly turn their color into vivid reds, yellows, and oranges.

A view from Mt. Fuji from Mt.Tennyo(1529m)in Hokuto city.
A view from Mt. Fuji from Mt.Tennyo(1529m)in Hokuto city.
Cherry blossoms with snow-capped Mt. Kaikoma of the Southern Alps
Cherry blossoms with snow-capped Mt. Kaikoma of the Southern Alps
The Echukubo Pond with poppies in full bloom with the Yatsugatake ridge on the back.
The Echukubo Pond with poppies in full bloom with the Yatsugatake ridge on the back.
A springtime landscape of the oil-seed rape field, or "nanohana", and the Yatsugatake Ridge stand behind.
A springtime landscape of the oil-seed rape field, or "nanohana" and the Yatsugatake Ridge stand behind.
Mt.Mizugaki in autumn colors, one of the "Japan’s Best 100 Mountains."
Mt.Mizugaki(2230m) in autumn colors, one of the "Japan’s Best 100 Mountains."


Blessing of sunshine, sunflowers spread in Akeno-town.
Blessing of sunshine, sunflowers spread in Akeno-town.

Contact:

Hokuto City Government Office:

961-1 Mamyoda, Sutama-cho, Hokuto city
Yamanashi Prefecture 408-0188
Japan
Phone: 0551-42-1111
E-mail: info@city.hokuto.yamanashi.jp