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The circuit holds various races, including the SUPER GT and the Fuji 24 Hours. There are hands-on programs such as hands-on driving (2200 yen for 3 laps) that allows you to drive on a racing course with your own car, and rental carts (1600 yen for 7 laps of the cart course). There is also a restaurant and an official shop so you can spend time slowly.

It is one of the largest service areas in Japan. The modern glass building has a food court with a view of Mount Fuji. Other attractions include the shopping zone where the Kanto and Tokai specialties gather, the Ashigara Romankan Ashigarayu, a bathing facility that boasts an observation bath with a panoramic view of the mountains of Hakone, and a dog park. I would also like to visit "Ashigara no Mori Restaurant", which is recommended by branded beef hamburgers grown in Ashigara, and "Ashigu Cafe" where you can soak in Ashigu while looking at Mount Fuji. There is a 24-hour "Family Mart", as well as a laundromat.

R246 The only roadside station with a view of the majestic Mount Fuji in front of you. It will include a "regional promotion facility" with Japanese-style architecture, as well as a restaurant, and a direct farm shop and a goods sales office. There is also a rest space for transmitting 24-hour weather information and road information. There is also "Kintaro no Water" where you can enjoy famous water for free, so bring a plastic bottle.

He exhibited major works such as "Summer Crossing" by Yamamoto Okato [Yamamoto Kyujin], who was said to be a master of modern Japanese painting. On the site is the Yamamoto Okinto Memorial Hall, where the atelier that was located in Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture has been relocated, and there are many items related to Yukari. It takes 40 minutes.

"Fuji Motor Sports Forest" consisting of a variety of motor sports-related facilities around Fuji Speedway. It was opened in 2022 as a museum integrated with "Fuji Speedway Hotel" as one of its facilities. Through the alignment of domestic and foreign automakers, the 130-year history of motorsports from the dawn to the modern era is presented with a racing car that symbolizes about 40 vehicles. Along with the history of racing, the role and appeal of motorsports in "car making" are well understood. A cafe and shop on the third floor with a great view are also recommended.

It was erected on the site of the birthplace of Sakata Kinoki [Sakata no Kinoki], who is familiar with the Kintaro of Ashigarayama. The area of Koyama behind it is maintained as Kintaku Park, and there are Chorori Nanataki, which was used as a water bath for Kintaku, and the Sixth Ten (Dairokuten) company. The big picture standing at the entrance of the precinct is humorous.

A park cemetery with a site area of 2.13 million square meters surrounded by flowers and greenery at the foot of Mount Fuji. About 3500 cherry trees, including Yoshino cherry trees and yamazakura, are planted on the approach to the park. It will be crowded with 110,000 people during the full bloom in mid-April as a cherry blossom spot selected for the "100 Japanese Sakura Places". In addition to the cherry blossoms, the flowers of the four seasons such as plums and azaleas show a beautiful appearance.

The mountain rises at an altitude of 1212m, rising at the prefectural border between Shizuoka and Kanagawa. There is a legend that Kintaro played with animals. The summit is a good viewing area with views of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashino. There are five hiking trails, but a course that departs from Ashigara Station on the JR Gotemba Line is often used. From the starting station, it takes the Ashigara Pass to the summit of the mountain for 3 hours and 10 minutes. Cars are available to Ashigara Pass, recap 20 minutes (with parking). There are two teahouses at the summit and one at Ashigara Pass. Many people visit throughout the four seasons.

A day-trip hot spring with a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, which changes expression every moment by season and time, and a panoramic view of Mt.

"Natural Hot Springs Kirakubo" is located in the central part of a site of about 100,000 tsubo. When you soak up to your shoulders in an open outdoor bath while looking at Mt. Fuji, the daily fatigue melts. Also popular are charcoal springs and salt baths, which are good for health and beauty. There are also five places of accommodation in the facility, including the hotel Tokinosu.