Nishikatsura Town

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Located at the base of Mt. Fuji near Kawaguchiko, Nishikatsura has over 1,000 years of history in "Koshu Weaving." Pure meltwater gushing through the town has nurtured delicate silk crafts loved by luxury brands worldwide. Also serving as the gateway to the high-altitude Mt. Mitsutoge, it’s a unique town where professional mountaineering meets high-end craftsmanship, all powered by the gifts of Fuji—water, mountains, and textiles.

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Nishikatsura Town

Nishikatsura Town

Address
1500-1 Onuma, Nishikatsura-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
Website
https://www.town.nishikatsura.yamanashi.jp/
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