Kofu City: Features, Popular Tourist Attractions, Gourmet

Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture is the prefectural capital of Yamanashi Prefecture and is approximately two hours away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. It is a tourist destination filled with various attractions such as Mt. Fuji, rich natural scenery, hot springs, and gourmet food.

Kofu City’s representative tourist attraction is Mt. Fuji, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. There are many spots where you can see Mt. Fuji from the city, such as Shosenkyo Gorge and Fuefukigawa Fruit Park. In addition, the city is surrounded by rich nature such as Shosenkyo Gorge and the Fuefuki River, where you can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.

Kofu City also has an abundance of hot springs. Each region is dotted with unique hot springs, such as Kofu Onsen, Fuefuki Onsen, and Yamanashi City Onsen. Kofu Onsen is a historic hot spring area where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a long-established inn and hot spring town. Fuefuki Onsen is a hot spring resort surrounded by rich nature, where you can enjoy a resort feeling. Yamanashi City Onsen is a hot spring area where day trips are possible, so you can easily enjoy the hot springs.

Kofu City is also a city of history and culture. There are many spots where you can feel the history, such as Takeda Shrine, which commemorates the glory of Takeda Shingen, and Kofu Castle. Kofu City also has a wealth of cultural facilities such as the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum and the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum.