There are many archaeological sites throughout Japan and museums have a large collection of findings from the remains.  Some of them are easy access from Tokyo and one of such historical sites is Shakado Archaeological Site in Yamanashi prefecture. ...

Shosenkyo Gorge is in a beautiful national park in Kofu City of Yamanashi prefecture.  There is a four-kilometer trail.  This time, instead of enjoy a long hiking, I just visited Sengataki Waterfall which is one of the popular spots along the trail and walked a little bit around the area. ...