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Minobu身延町
Half-day stop for Kuonji Temple and Lake Motosu; one night if you hike or camp. Not a base.
Minobu is a small town in Yamanashi Prefecture, best known for the vast Kuonji Temple complex and its proximity to Lake Motosu, a World Heritage site with Fuji views. The anime Laid-Back Camp was set here, drawing fans to its natural terrain. Most visitors come for a few hours from Kofu or as a stop on the Minobu Line.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, rain), Jan–Feb (cold, snow possible)
- Airports
- NRT · HND · FSZ
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Minobu110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Minobu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckNRT Narita International Airport (About 3 h by bus/train via Shinjuku; check).
- Getting aroundMinobu Line trains connect the town's stations.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup (soba or ramen)¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- Museum or sight ticketBus Minobu Station → Kuonji Temple¥300 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHostel or minshuku bed, a night, per person¥4,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedRyokan or temple lodging (shukubo), per person with meals, a night, per person¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedRyokan or temple lodging (shukubo), per person with meals, a night, per person¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NRT Narita International Airport (About 3 h by bus/train via Shinjuku; check) · HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 2.5 h via Shinjuku; check) · FSZ Shizuoka Airport (About 2 h by train via Fuji; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Minobu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Minobu Line trains connect the town's stations. Buses run from Minobu Station to Kuonji Temple, timed with trains. Walking is possible for short distances.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Minobu Line, about 1 h
Castle, sake breweries, and the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Minobu Line to Fuji, then Fujikyuko Line, about 2 h
Fuji views and Chureito Pagoda; a full day.
Lake Motosu
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus from Minobu Station, about 30 min
Fuji view, camping, and the iconic photo spot.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Minobu Station area
Closest to the station; a few minshuku and a ryokan.
Kuonji Temple area
Near the temple; limited options, mostly temple lodgings (shukubo).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan or temple lodging (shukubo), per person with meals2 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Minobu Line round trip from Kofu2 × ¥2,000 · check | ¥4,000 |
| Bus Minobu Station to Kuonji Temple, round trip2 × ¥600 · check | ¥1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,920 |
| Trip total≈ ¥27,060 per person per day, bed included | ¥54,120≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Noodle soup (soba or ramen) | ¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Minobu Manju (box of 5) | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Bus Minobu Station → Kuonji Temple | ¥300 (≈ US$3) |
| Minobu Line one-way from Kofu | ¥1,000 (≈ US$7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Kuonji Temple opens at 5:00; last entry around 16:30 (check).Kuonji Temple opens at 5:00 AM; last entry around 4:30 PM (check).
- Lake Motosu has no direct train; take a bus from Minobu Station or drive.
- Minobu Line trains are infrequent; check the timetable in advance.
- Cash is needed; ATMs are scarce.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Minobu身延町
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US consulate in Nagoya is the nearest; most embassies are in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Minobu Station → Kuonji Temple, bus: about ¥300 (≈ US$3), 15 min (check)
- Minobu Line Kofu → Minobu: about ¥1,000 (≈ US$7), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatou gozaimasu)
- これはいくらですか？ — How much is this? (kore wa ikura desu ka)
- バス停はどこですか？ — Where is the bus stop? (basutei wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Minobu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, rain), Jan–Feb (cold, snow possible) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Kuonji Temple and Lake Motosu with verified hours and access.
- Eat pages for Minobu Manju shops and local soba.
- Camping and hiking routes around Lake Motosu.
Sources
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