Japan · Yamanashi
A little travel guide with Tabi
Your first visit to Showa Start slowly, with one place. Find a view and a small meal.
昭和町 Local history First-visit plan Check transport
Hi, I’m Tabi! Visit a shrine and explore local medical history in Showa, Yamanashi. Take care to distinguish places with similar names elsewhere.
This guide covers places within Showa, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two places to begin Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01 A first-visit stop
Yoshikiyo Shrine 義清神社
A shrine dedicated to Minamoto no Yoshikiyo. The December 2015 photo shows the entrance from the road, rather than a close-up of the main sanctuary.
Getting there Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
A first-visit stop
Sugiura Iin Heritage Museum 昭和町風土伝承館 杉浦醫院
A former clinic preserving the story of the Sugiura doctors’ work on an endemic disease. Check current visiting areas and closing days.
Getting there Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
What could you try? Look for seasonal town-grown vegetables at the JA Ina Tobu Showa farm shop. Stock varies, so specific items are not guaranteed.
Official guide ↗
03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Keep your first walk simple 01 ········ 02
Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.
Check the walking route ↗ Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
Before you set off Check entry arrangements and return transport first. Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions. Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs Information checked: 2026-10-19
Photo credits Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.