Kofu

Travel Guide

Chubu featuring mist or fog, snow and mountains
Lake Kawaguchi which includes fishing, a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Chubu showing a house and a park as well as a small group of people
Chubu featuring a sunset, snow and mountains
Kofu showing flowers, signage and drinks or beverages

Where to stay in Kofu

Maizurujo Park showing a park

Marunouchi

While visiting Marunouchi, you might make a stop by sights like Takeda Shingen Statue and Maizuru Castle.

Marunouchi
Kaina Shrine Kofu City
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Central

When in Central, you can plan a visit to Maizuru Castle and Yamanashi Prefectural Office, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central
Kofu Fujimura Memorial showing street scenes as well as a couple

Kitaguchi

If you're spending some time in Kitaguchi, Sadoya Winery and Kofu Fujimura Memorial are top sights worth seeing.

Kitaguchi
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Kokubo

While Kokubo isn't home to many top sights, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Yamanashi Prefectural Office are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kokubo
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Yumura

If you're spending some time in Yumura, Chichibu Tama Kai National Park and Entakuji Temple are top sights worth seeing.

Yumura
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Shiobe

When in Shiobe, you can plan a visit to Takeda Shingen Statue and Yamanashi Prefectural Office, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Shiobe
Dormy Inn Kofu Natural Hot Spring
Dormy Inn Kofu Natural Hot Spring
3 out of 5
1-14-3 Chuo, Kofu, Yamanashi-ken
The price is ₩111,004 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
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Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi
3 out of 5
3-1-3, Marunouchi, Kofu, Yamanashi
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Toyoko Inn Kofu Station Minami 1
Toyoko Inn Kofu Station Minami 1
3 out of 5
1-13-20, Marunouchi, Kofu, Yamanashi
The price is ₩82,486 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
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The Garden
3 out of 5
3554 Funatsu, Minamitsuru, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
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3.5 out of 5
Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu 1216-1, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
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Popular places to visit

Shosenkyo Ropeway which includes a gondola and signage

Shosenkyo Ropeway

You can take time to visit Shosenkyo Ropeway during your travels to Shosenkyo. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.

Shosenkyo Ropeway
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art

A major art museum in Kofu, Japan, features works by top Japanese artists alongside its well-known collection of Barbizon paintings.

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
Chubu which includes heritage architecture

Maizuru Castle

4/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Kaminoyu Onsen when you take a trip to Maizuru Castle. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.

Maizuru Castle
Kai Zenkoji Temple showing a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Kai Zenkoji Temple

You can learn about the history of Kofu when you stop by Kai Zenkoji Temple. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Kai Zenkoji Temple
Takeda Shingen Statue which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Takeda Shingen Statue

Find out about the history of Kaminoyu Onsen with a stop at Takeda Shingen Statue. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Takeda Shingen Statue
Kofu showing interior views

Yamanashi Science Center

You can browse the exhibits at Yamanashi Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kofu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Yamanashi Science Center

Cities near Kofu

Fujikawaguchiko which includes landscape views, mountains and a city

Fujikawaguchiko

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