Four Stages in Shibakawa

Shibakawa‐cho with its rich nature, splendid view of Mt.Fuji (the highest mountain in Japan)，and noted historical sites.

Stage1:  Warmth

The new hot spring resort "U-trio" which opened in March of 1994 includes a recreation area with a park and sporting facilities.

Stage2:  Murmur of the River

The streams flow with the clear water from the snow of Mt.Fuji. A walking path which winds through rich nature making it a great hiking course.

Stage3:  Historical Period

Shibakawa-cho has number of legends from ancient times. There are many cultural assets and historical sites.

Stage4:  Crafts and Delicacies

Traditional crafts and delicacies from the surrounding area

Other Stages:  Amusement

Outdoor sports, seasonal events, and much more.

Stage1 Warmth

Because of a new hot spring that gushed forth in 1990, we built a resort where everyone from young to old can enjoy. There are three kinds of hot spring baths at resort U-trio; large baths, outdoor baths, and a swimming pool. You can see the streams of the Inako river and a panoramic view of mountains from the U-trio which was created without disrupting the natural scenery. There are tennis courts, a barbecue area, and other facilities to enjoy year round.

Stage2 Murmur of the River

The Inako river has a great quantity of clear water flowing through its banks. You will find tenshino-nanataki(seven water falls) along the Kamiinako walking path. The path is a great hiking course which runs along the river. For tens of thousands of years, streams of the river have eroded huge rocks and formed ohketsu, a piece of art created by nature.

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Stage3 Historical Aspects

Shibakawa town has many historical aspects, such as stone implements from 15,000 years ago, an ancient legend, a village which was home to Heike exiles, and so on. Nishiyama-honmonji Temple which was built in 1343 is one of the Fujigozan, five noted temples around Mt.Fuji, and maintains many historical assets. Shibakawa was a very important location connecting the Suruga and Kai areas making it quite a prosperous town.
You can easily imagine the prosperity of those days in viewing the many temples shrines, and historical sites.

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Stage4 Crafts and Delicacies

Traditional crafts and delicacies are treasure of nature. Traditional crafts are bamboo works, fine handmade Japanese paper, ceramics.
Delicacies of this area are local sake, bamboo-shoots, plums, green tea, yamame(fish), among others
With Mt.Fuji as an inspiration and through learning from, living with, and taking care of nature, these things are created in Shibalawa-town.

Other Stage

Enjoying outdoor sports and seasonal festivals are just a few of the many fun things to do in Shibakawa Town.

Contact：
1131-6 Naganuki, Shibakawa-cho(town）
Fuji-gun, 419-0392 JAPAN
Tel：81-544-65-2806
Fax：81-544-65-2800

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