In Minobu Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, which was the setting for the anime “Laid-Back Camp”, we will introduce places that actually appeared in the anime and manga, as well as recommended sightseeing spots in Minobu Town. .
Shimobe Onsen
Shimobe Onsen is a hot spring located in the lower part of Minobu Town, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a quiet hot spring area in the mountains that spreads along the lower part of the Fuji River tributary.
Heya Camp Episode 8 “Hora Goes Beyond the World” Nadeshiko, Aoi, and Chiaki visit Shimobe Onsen.
New Baigetsu
There is a scene where he buys and eats “Kakushi Monaka” at a souvenir shop called New Baigetsu.
The red building in front of Shimobe Onsen Station is New Baigetsu.
Maruichi Shokudo
Maruichi Shokudo serves a unique menu that mainly uses local ingredients, including horse meat and venison, while also offering a full range of standard menu items that locals go to every day.
It is a popular store that is loved by locals, and it appeared in the past when we held a stamp rally in collaboration with Laid-Back Camp.
The menu is unique and uses local ingredients and is very delicious, so I highly recommend it.
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Maruichi Shokudo: A long-established restaurant that you must visit in Shimobe Onsen
Mt. Minobu Ropeway and Observation Deck
Laid-Back Camp Season 2, Episode 1 Mt. Minobu Ropeway that Chiaki, Sister Aoi, and Toba Sensei used to watch the first sunrise of the year, and Mt. Minobu where they saw the first sunrise of the year It is an observation deck.
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Spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms! Mt. Minobu Ropeway
Kuonji Temple
Kuonji Temple is a famous temple for cherry blossom viewing.
In the first episode of Laid-Back Camp season 2, Chiaki and his friends visited a place called Okunoin Shishinkaku in Mt. Minobu before seeing the first sunrise of the year. It is part of the temple.
Kuonji Temple is located at the foot station of the Mt. Minobu Ropeway, so you can stop by there as well.
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The beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms is at its peak here. Minobusan Kuonji Temple “Giant Weeping Cherry Blossom”
Nice walk to the parking lot
Minobu Ropeway, Kuonji Temple, and the parking lot are all connected, and the weeping cherry blossoms and trees create a very pleasant atmosphere.
Looking down on the parking lot from Kuonji Temple
From Kuonji Temple, go down this road and return to the parking lot.
The sunlight filtering through the trees and the cherry blossoms are comfortable
Since it is a tourist spot, there are some people, but it is still a quiet road and you can feel calm.
Arrive at the parking lot
Selva Minobu store
Selva Minobu store is a supermarket where Aoi works part-time.
Selva Minobu store - Official website
- Business hours
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Location
- 2309-200 Iitomi, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture 409-3423
Large supermarket with everything you need
The Selva Minobu store is about 30 minutes away from the Kouan campsite, making it a perfect shopping spot. It’s a large store, so you can find all kinds of ingredients.
Selva Minobu store specialty “Bakudan Onigiri”
Wide selection of Yurucamp goods
I stop here every time I go camping at Kouan Campsite, and there is always a huge variety of products.
Selva Minobu store’s Laid-Back Camp corner has a wide selection of products.
Sake no Kawamoto Minobu store
Next to the Selva Minobu store is the Sake Kawamoto Minobu store, where Chiaki works part-time.
However, it is not currently in business. Due to the popularity of Laid-Back Camp, the owner has decided to close the store, but the exterior of the store has been left as is. Thank you very much.
Minobu Town is a really wonderful place
Minobu Town in Yamanashi Prefecture is the setting for Laid-Back Camp, and it is a wonderful town, including all the places that have actually appeared in the manga and anime, as well as the places that have not.
Nature is rich and beautiful. And the entire city is doing its best to promote Laid-Back Camp.
When I visit Minobu Town on a pilgrimage to Laid-Back Camp’s sacred place, I see Laid-Back Camp everywhere I go, which makes me very happy as a fan.
There are still many spots in Minobu Town that are not introduced here.
If you like Laid-Back Camp, please come and visit Minobu Town.