Scene location guide · Yamanashi, Chūbu
Fuji-view lakeshores and a sleepy river town that made solo winter camping cool.
Minobu & Lake Motosu · 身延・本栖湖
Scene locations, approach stations, and practical time on the ground.
Laid-Back Camp
Rin pitches her tent here for the lakeshore Fuji view printed on the ¥1,000 note.
Nearest stationKawaguchiko Station (Fujikyū) + bus
TransitFrom Kawaguchiko Station, Fujikyū bus toward Motosuko (~50 min) to the northwest shore; on-site parking for drivers.
Laid-Back Camp
The vast grassy field under Fuji hosts the group's big cold-weather campout.
Nearest stationFujinomiya Station (JR) + bus/car
TransitNear Asagiri Kōgen in Fujinomiya; easiest by car, or Fujikyū bus from Fujinomiya toward Asagiri.
Laid-Back Camp
The riverside shopping street and its sweets appear on the girls' errands.
Nearest stationMinobu Station (JR Minobu Line)
TransitJR Minobu Line to Minobu Station; limited-express Fujikawa runs from Kōfu or Shizuoka.
Laid-Back Camp
The quiet hot-spring stop where Rin soaks after a solo ride.
Nearest stationShimobe-onsen Station (JR Minobu Line)
TransitShimobe-onsen Station on the JR Minobu Line, a few stops north of Minobu.
Laid-Back Camp
The old sweets shop by Minobu Station whose steamed Minobu manjū the girls buy and eat on the station bench.
Nearest stationMinobu Station (JR Minobu Line)
TransitDirectly across from Minobu Station on the Monzen shopping street; about a 1-min walk.
HoursRoughly 8:30–15:00, closed Wednesdays; sells out early
Best timeMorning, before the day's manjū sell out
Photo tipSnap the freshly steamed manjū on the station bench opposite, just like the scene.
Laid-Back Camp
The head temple's steep steps and the ropeway to Okuno-in, where a summit tea-house sells the dango the girls enjoy.
Nearest stationMinobu Station (JR Minobu Line) + bus
TransitFrom Minobu Station, Minobu-town bus ~12 min to the temple gate; take the ropeway from beside Kuonji up to the summit.
HoursTemple grounds daytime; ropeway roughly 8:40–16:30 (seasonal)
Best timeClear days for Mt. Fuji and Southern Alps views from the summit
Photo tipShoot the daunting Bodai-tei stone stairway from the base, then the Fuji panorama up top.
Laid-Back Camp
The tiny, forest-ringed crater lake and its lakeside campsite where Rin pitches a quiet solo camp.
Nearest stationIchikawadaimon Station (JR Minobu Line) + taxi
TransitIn neighbouring Ichikawamisato: from the Minobu Line, taxi or car ~20–30 min up a mountain road to the lake; no bus reaches the shore.
HoursCampground by reservation; day walkers welcome on the lakeside path
Best timeAutumn foliage, or still mornings mirrored on the water
Photo tipFrame a lone tent or rowboat against the perfectly still, tree-walled lake.
Minobu & Lake Motosu · 身延・本栖湖
