Tsuru & Ōtsuki: Maglev Train Viewing Center and Scenic Saruhashi Bridge

Spend a full day experiencing the world of maglev trains traveling at 500 km/h at the Yamanashi Prefecture Maglev Train Viewing Center. After lunch at Michi no Eki Tsuru with local ingredients and shopping, head in the afternoon to Tawaranoaki Waterfall, where Fuji Kyuko Railway trains pass directly overhead on an iron bridge—perfect for capturing both the waterfall and trains in one shot. Finish with a visit to Saruhashi Bridge in Ōtsuki, one of Japan's three most unusual bridges. From futuristic bullet trains to historic bridges, it's a transportation-themed course that will delight both train enthusiasts and adults alike.