2026 Kai Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in July)

There was no traffic light on the crosswalk from the parking lot to the park, so it was dangerous until recently, but a traffic light was recently installed and it is now safe to go to the park! It is quite wide and you can see the whole park, so you can spend hours there with a view that is soothing to the eyes.

Located in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture, the Yamanashi Strawberry King Museum was built in the hometown of Sanrio's founder, Shintaro Tsuji, and is filled with his heartfelt philosophy of "everyone getting along together." ✨️ You can enjoy precious exhibits showcasing Sanrio's history from its founding to the present, along with generations of characters, classic merch, and the Strawberry News (Ichigo Shimbun) ᴗ ·̫ ᴗ )♩ Another huge draw is the exclusive merchandise you won't find anywhere else ✨️ It's a truly special space that brings smiles to everyone, from kids to adults—and of course, devoted Sanrio fans ︎💕︎ If you love Sanrio, you definitely have to check it out! 🍓

I always struggle with what to have for lunch in Yamanashi Prefecture. Finally, I tried hoto! I went to the Futaba Bypass branch just after 1pm on a public holiday. I missed about five groups, but the restaurant was spacious and since it was late, many customers were leaving, so I was shown to my seat in about five minutes. Our seats surrounded the hearth. Since it was my first time, I ordered the first item on the menu, "Pumpkin Hoto" for ¥1,400. Since it was hot, I thought both dishes would be hot, so I ordered "Tempura Ozara (Chilled Hoto)" for ¥1,600 (large portion +¥200). About 15 minutes after ordering, the pumpkin hoto and tempura ozara arrived in a piping hot iron pot. I was surprised at how thick and chunky the noodles were, compared to my first time trying hoto. I imagined they'd be similar to kishimen noodles, but the taste was closer to suiton. As I ordered the pumpkin hoto, it came with about a quarter of a pumpkin. It was a sweet and delicious pumpkin. In addition to the pumpkin, there were many other vegetables, including Chinese cabbage, green onions, burdock, and carrots, all simmered until soft and delicious. The chilled ozara is almost always kishimen, and I prefer this noodle. It comes with a delicious vegetable and chicken broth, but it doesn't really coat the noodles. I ended up dipping it in the tempura sauce. It was so delicious that I regretted not dipping it in the sauce sooner. The tempura was piping hot and freshly fried, and it was absolutely delicious. I came here after looking up the menu on Twitter, and someone had mentioned that the pickled vegetables were delicious, so I was looking forward to it, and it really did come with some very delicious pickled vegetables. I didn't feel like I needed any pickles since I didn't have rice, but it was delicious nonetheless. #YamanashiTourism #HotoKosaku #YamanashiLunch @#Let'sTravelWithPochikatsu

Address: Kai City Shikishima Sports Park Atmosphere/Facilities: Great view Recommended point: Not many people Average price: 0 Budget per person: 0 Rating: #wintertrip #greatview #plum #flowers #Yamanashi #Japan #japan #yamanashi

Menya Shindo It's located at an intersection, so it's easy to find but hard to find. A small ramen shop. I went in, bought a ticket, and sat at the counter. The manager runs the place by himself. The tsukemen seems to be popular, but I personally like the suiran tanmen, so I ordered that. Delicious. Budget: 800-1000 yen. They also serve char siu rice! Es una tienda de ramen. Muy muy rico. no se ve mucho de la calle pero esta atrás de la tienda de masaje. El señor hace todo trabajo solo y muy rápido. parece que es famoso por tsuke men, o sea un fideo y la sopa separado y comer fideo sumergiendo en la sopa. Esta vez como me gusta otro tipo de ramen, lo pedí. es su ra tan men. En la sopa lleva el vinagre y aceite picante. Vale la pena probarlo. #ramen #comidajaponesa #japon #yamanashi #Winter trip #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #Gourmet food #Japan #Ramen #Yamanashi #Hidden gem

Ume no Sato is next to Shikishima Sports Park. The view from the parking lot is great, and if it's cold you can eat your lunch in the car. You can also see the Southern Alps. About 2-5km from the city. It's a Ume park. Puede caminar de ume. The park is a very busy place. I go to lunch and it doesn't come in the car. From the top of the hill it's about 2 to 5km away. People who walk around the corner can't get past it. But the last part is a little boring👍 #Umeblossoms #Yamanashi #Wintertrip #Breathtakingview #Japan #Lunchbox #Hiking #Exercise #Jogging #KaiCity #yamanashi #ume #flores

#グルメ #美食 #japan #wine #winery #ワイナリー #山梨 #yamanashi #wines #winery It's a very beautiful place. You can try various wines and there are sales of typical Yamanashi gifts 🎁. The air is super fresh and the scenery is gorgeous.

#couplestrip autumn afternoon wandering a temple beautiful scenery but alone so also feel lonely if only there was someone walking beside, holding hands and whispering, how happy would be. soul mate far away, how long