Shingen mochi
Yamanashi's famous rice cakes dusted with roasted soy flour, eaten with brown-sugar syrup.
Tax-freeFrom November 1, it switches to a 'refund system.' You pay tax-inclusive prices in stores and get the tax back after a customs check at the airport when you leave. Be sure to bring your passport.
SouvenirsShingen mochi, Mt. Fuji-shaped sweets and goods, and Yamanashi wine
Shopping tipShops are clustered around Kawaguchiko and Fujisan stations; lakeside shops close early in the evening.
MainFujikyu Line — Otsuki, Shimoyoshida, Fujisan and Kawaguchiko
BusLake sightseeing buses (Red, Green and Blue Lines) leave from Kawaguchiko Sta.
PassIf you'll ride the sightseeing buses several times, an unlimited-ride pass pays off
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Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
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Yamanashi's famous rice cakes dusted with roasted soy flour, eaten with brown-sugar syrup.
A fluffy sponge cake filled with banana cream — Tokyo's classic gift.
Doll-shaped sponge cakes filled with red bean paste — an Asakusa specialty.
Crisp, leaf-shaped butter pastries — the signature item of a long-standing Ginza bakery.
Yokohama's famous meat dumplings; shelf-stable gift boxes are available.
Dove-shaped butter cookies — Kamakura's classic gift.
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.