Things to Do in Tabayama (丹波山村), Yamanashi: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 27, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Tabayama (丹波山村) in Yamanashi Prefecture (Chubu, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Ryōgami San (両神山), Ōbora Mt., Chichibu-Tama-kokuritsu Park and served by Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)) via the regional hub at Kofu Station & Otsuki Station (JR Chuo Line / Fujikyuko Line). Set at 937 m elevation (35.8015°N, 138.9059°E), Tabayama offers travelers a base for sampling regional Hoto (flat wheat noodles simmered in miso pumpkin broth), Koshu white wine & Kofu tori-motsuni (鳥もつ煮, glazed chicken offal), Yoshida udon (firm noodles near Mt. Fuji) cuisine and exploring neighboring Kosuge (小菅村) (6.8 km), Okutama (奥多摩町) (13.7 km), Kōshū (甲州市) (19.2 km), Ōtsuki (大月市) (21.4 km).

Located in the northeastern corner of Yamanashi Prefecture, the village is very mountainous. An estimated 97% of the village is covered by forests. During the Edo period, all of Kai Province was tenryō territory under direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate. During the cadastral reform of the early Meiji period on July 1, 1889, the village of Tabayama was created within Kitatsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. The economy of Tabayama is primarily based on forestry and agriculture. Within Yamanashi Prefecture, Tabayama (丹波山村) serves as a village (村) in Yamanashi Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Northern slopes of Mount Fuji, the Fuji Five Lakes (Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako), Chureito Pagoda (Fujiyoshida), Koshu wine-country vineyards, and Shosenkyo Gorge.

What to See & Do in Tabayama (丹波山村): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Tabayama (丹波山村) from Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)) at 937 m elevation (35.8015°N, 138.9059°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Tabayama):

• Ryōgami San (両神山) — local sightseeing landmark near Tabayama (丹波山村).
• Ōbora Mt. — local sightseeing landmark near Tabayama (丹波山村).
• Chichibu-Tama-kokuritsu Park — local sightseeing landmark near Tabayama (丹波山村).
• Daibosatsu-mine (大菩薩嶺) — local sightseeing landmark near Tabayama (丹波山村).
• Mount Kumotori — local sightseeing landmark near Tabayama (丹波山村).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Tabayama: Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)) (connecting to Kofu Station & Otsuki Station (JR Chuo Line / Fujikyuko Line)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Tabayama

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Tabayama (丹波山村) and Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Yamanashi Prefecture and Chubu:

• Kosuge (小菅村) — 6.8 km from Tabayama (Yamanashi Prefecture)
• Okutama (奥多摩町) — 13.7 km from Tabayama (Tokyo Prefecture)
• Kōshū (甲州市) — 19.2 km from Tabayama (Yamanashi Prefecture)
• Ōtsuki (大月市) — 21.4 km from Tabayama (Yamanashi Prefecture)
• Yamanashi (山梨市) — 23.1 km from Tabayama (Yamanashi Prefecture)

Getting to Tabayama & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Tabayama (丹波山村) via Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)): 1h 30m from Tokyo Shinjuku Station to Kofu on the JR Limited Express Azusa/Kaiji, or 1h 55m to Kawaguchiko via the Fuji Excursion train or highway bus. From Kofu Station & Otsuki Station (JR Chuo Line / Fujikyuko Line), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)) to reach central Tabayama (35.8015°N, 138.9059°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Kofu with Tabayama (丹波山村) and neighboring Kosuge, Okutama, Kōshū. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Tabayama, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Tabayama and continuing toward Kosuge can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Tabayama: While Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)) anchors public transit for Tabayama, picking up a rental car at Kofu Station & Otsuki Station (JR Chuo Line / Fujikyuko Line) makes it easy to link Ryōgami San (両神山) and Ōbora Mt. with nearby Kosuge (小菅村) (6.8 km), Okutama (奥多摩町) (13.7 km), Kōshū (甲州市) (19.2 km), Ōtsuki (大月市) (21.4 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Tabayama (丹波山村) & Yamanashi

Dining near Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)) and across Tabayama (丹波山村) highlights the regional food culture of Yamanashi Prefecture and Chubu. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Tabayama:

• Local specialty & terroir of Tabayama (丹波山村): sustainable cedar and cypress forestry, woodworking, and mountain conservation alongside regional agriculture, seasonal produce, and traditional local craftsmanship.
• Hoto (flat wheat noodles simmered in miso pumpkin broth) — regional specialty enjoyed across Tabayama (丹波山村) and Yamanashi Prefecture.
• Koshu white wine & Kofu tori-motsuni (鳥もつ煮, glazed chicken offal) — regional specialty enjoyed across Tabayama (丹波山村) and Yamanashi Prefecture.
• Yoshida udon (firm noodles near Mt. Fuji) — regional specialty enjoyed across Tabayama (丹波山村) and Yamanashi Prefecture.
• Shine Muscat grapes & peaches — regional specialty enjoyed across Tabayama (丹波山村) and Yamanashi Prefecture.

If you are dining in Tabayama (丹波山村) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)).

Where to Stay in Tabayama (丹波山村)

Visitors staying overnight in Tabayama (丹波山村) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)), or base at major rail hubs in Kofu (Kofu Station & Otsuki Station (JR Chuo Line / Fujikyuko Line)) or neighboring Kosuge, Okutama, Kōshū for quick train access into Tabayama. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Tabayama & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Tabayama (丹波山村, 937 m elevation at 35.8015°N, 138.9059°E): Mid-April for Chureito Pagoda cherry blossoms with Mt. Fuji; July–September for grape/peach orchards; November for Lake Kawaguchiko Maple Corridor & crisp clear Fuji views.

Wider sightseeing across Yamanashi Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Ryōgami San (両神山) in Tabayama (丹波山村) includes: Northern slopes of Mount Fuji, the Fuji Five Lakes (Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako), Chureito Pagoda (Fujiyoshida), Koshu wine-country vineyards, and Shosenkyo Gorge.

Practical Travel Tips for Tabayama (丹波山村)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Tabayama: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Kofu Station & Otsuki Station (JR Chuo Line / Fujikyuko Line) or Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)) for local bus schedules to Ryōgami San (両神山) and walking maps of Tabayama (丹波山村).
• Cash & ATMs in Tabayama: Convenience stores and major hotels around Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Ryōgami San (両神山) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Tabayama accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Tabayama: Around Tabayama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Okutama Station (奥多摩駅)) and neighboring Kosuge, Okutama, Kōshū, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.