Yamanashi Prefecture

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Cool off in forest air after a lakeside sauna
These saunas stand on lakeshores and among trees, so after the heat you cool down in the lake or simply sit outside in the forest air. Most are rented to one group at a time, so you have the sauna to yourselves, but you need to book a time slot ahead. Several are deep in the countryside, so check how you will get there before booking.
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Ride a bus straight into a lake
On an amphibious bus, often called a duck tour, you ride along the road, then roll down a ramp into a lake with a big splash, and the bus carries on across the water as a boat. Most run only from spring to autumn, and strong wind or high water can cancel a trip, so check the season and book ahead.
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Sway in a hammock over coffee, then doze off
At these cafes you sit in a hammock instead of a chair, swaying gently with a coffee or a light meal. Read a book, or let yourself drift off for a short nap. They are spread across Japan, from a lakeside campground near Mt. Fuji to Hokkaido and Okinawa, so pick the one that fits your route.
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Head deep into a gorge carved by a river
Shosenkyo, Kiyotsu, Nezame-no-Toko, Oboke and Oirase are gorges and valleys that rivers have cut through rock over a very long time. Walking paths, a tunnel through the cliff and a sightseeing boat let you go right down inside them. They are spread across Japan, so pick the one on your route, and check access in winter, when some close or are hard to reach in snow.
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Drink fresh beer next to the tanks it came from
All over Japan, small craft breweries pour their beer in taprooms set right beside the brewing tanks, so what you drink was made a few steps away. Order a few small glasses to compare styles, often with food made to go with them. The places in and around Tokyo make an easy evening out, while those farther away fit into a longer trip through the region.

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