Otsuki City: Features, Popular Tourist Attractions, Gourmet

Otsuki City is a city located in the eastern part of Yamanashi Prefecture. The area is 280.3km² and the population is approximately 23,000 people. Otsuki City is located at the foot of Mt. Fuji and is an area blessed with rich nature. It is a tourist destination where you can fully enjoy nature, history, and culture, with tourist spots such as Saruhashi, one of Japan’s three most unusual bridges, and Mt. Iwadono, which is the same height as Tokyo Sky Tree (634m).

Also, the long-established sake brewery, Sasaichi Sake Brewery, is famous. Sasaichi Sake Brewery was founded by him in 1810, and boasts a history of over 200 years. Sasaichi Sake Brewery also holds events such as sake brewery tours and tastings. On a sake brewery tour, you can learn about the sake brewing process and history. Also, at the tasting event, you can actually taste Sasaichi Sake Brewery’s sake.