Hokuto

The Yatsugatake Mountains define the setting of Hokuto — their broad foothills spread across northern Yamanashi and give the city a distinctly highland character. The Kiyosato area, on Hokuto’s eastern side, is known for open plateau country and access to trails around Yatsugatake. To the west, the Ojira River descends from the Southern Alps, adding a contrasting wooded river landscape to the municipality. Hokuto is also home to the Hakushu Distillery, founded in 1973 and associated with one of Japan’s best-known single-malt whiskies. This meeting of upland farms, forest and mountain water distinguishes Hokuto from the denser cities of the Kōfu Basin. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how northern Yamanashi connects between the Yatsugatake foothills and the Southern Alps.

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