# Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba

> Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba is a restored thatched-roof village at the northwestern base of Mount Fuji, its traditional farmhouses now serving as artisan workshops, galleries, and local history museums. The village was rebuilt after being destroyed by a typhoon in 1966, and today offers one of the most photogenic views of Mount Fuji framed by historic Japanese architecture.

- Prefecture: Yamanashi
- Type: Historic site
- Address: Yamanashi, Japan

Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba is a restored thatched-roof village at the northwestern base of Mount Fuji, its traditional farmhouses now serving as artisan workshops, galleries, and local history museums. The village was rebuilt after being destroyed by a typhoon in 1966, and today offers one of the most photogenic views of Mount Fuji framed by historic Japanese architecture.

## FAQ

### How do I reach Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba?

From Kawaguchiko Station take the Saiko sightseeing bus (Green Line) for about 40 minutes, roughly 710 yen one way. A two-day bus pass costs around 1,500 yen and is worth it if you stop at other Lake Saiko sights.

### What can I see and do at Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba?

It is an open-air museum village of about 20 thatched kabuto-zukuri farmhouses, rebuilt on the site of a hamlet destroyed by a 1966 typhoon, sitting on Lake Saiko with Mt. Fuji behind. The houses hold craft workshops for washi paper, weaving and pottery, and you can rent a kimono or samurai armour for photos.

### What are the admission fee and opening hours?

Admission is 500 yen. Hours are 9:00 to 17:00 from March to November and 9:30 to 16:30 in winter. Clear mornings give the best chance of an unclouded Mt. Fuji behind the thatched roofs.

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Source: Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba — Japan Voyage