Overview
Minobu offers a serene escape into Yamanashi prefecture's mountainous interior, anchored by the impressive Kuonji Temple complex with its five-story pagoda and centuries of Buddhist heritage. The town gained renewed fame as the setting for the slice-of-life anime Laid-Back Camp, drawing fans seeking to visit real locations from the series.
Budget Travel · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Culture
Minobu is the setting for the anime Laid-Back Camp, with locations fans can visit including viewpoints around Lake Motosu.
Food
Minobu Manju is the local specialty sweet bun. Mountain vegetables and soba noodles are common in local cuisine.
Transport
Minobu Line trains connect the town along the Fuji River corridor. Buses link Minobu Station with Kuonji Temple on schedules coordinated with train arrivals.