Summary of downtown and entertainment districts in Kofu City at night - A guidebook for enjoying Yamanashi's local sake and specialties with dinner

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Summary of downtown and entertainment districts in Kofu City at night - A guidebook for enjoying Yamanashi's local sake and specialties with dinner

Kofu is a city with a large flow of people.

Kofu City

Kofu City, the prefectural capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, is an attractive city where history and nature are in harmony. Many people come here for business or leisure, and there is a constant flow of people.

In Kofu City, we have put together a list of the nightlife and entertainment districts where you can eat dinner and drink alcohol.

Kofu Station

If you’re staying near Kofu Station, the easiest place to go for drinks is in front of Kofu Station.

Kofu Station

Along Heiwa Dori

Kofu Station

Several izakayas are open along Heiwa Dori, the main street that runs from the south exit of Kofu Station.

Heiwa Dori Map

Heiwa Dori

Heiwa Dori

South exit east side

Kofu Station South Exit

There are several restaurants, including izakayas and bars, in the area that stretches directly east of Kofu Station’s south exit.

Kofu Station South Exit

Izakaya Kai
Izakaya Kai

Shichiken Sake Brewery
Shichiken Sake Brewery

CONA Kofu store (Italian wine bar) CONA Kofu store

1 minute walk from the station!! Chochin Yokocho, a night entertainment district where you can fully enjoy Yamanashi

Chochin Yokocho

Chochin Yokocho is a bar district located a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kofu Station.

Chochin Yokocho

Chochin Yokocho

At Chochin Yokocho, each store serves dishes made with Yamanashi ingredients, as well as local Yamanashi sake and wine.

All of the shops have a homey feel and are often frequented by locals.

Every restaurant has its own unique character, and the food and drinks are very delicious, so if you want to enjoy Yamanashi’s specialties and drinks, we recommend Chochin Yokocho.

1 minute walk from the station!! Chochin Yokocho, a night entertainment district where you can enjoy Yamanashi

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Chochin Yokocho, an entertainment district at night in front of Kofu Station

Kofu Gourmet Yokocho: A cutting-edge bar district where you can enjoy alcohol and Yamanashi specialties at night in Kofu.

Kofu Gourmet Yokocho

Kofu Gourmet Yokocho is a commercial facility with restaurants on the first floor and snacks and bars on the second floor.

Kofu Gourmet Yokocho has a wide variety of local restaurants serving Japanese, Chinese, and Italian food as tenants, and you can enjoy everything from Yamanashi specialties to regular izakaya menus.

Kofu Gourmet Yokocho

Kofu Gourmet Yokocho Kofu night, a cutting-edge bar district where you can find all kinds of alcohol and Yamanashi specialties

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Kofu Gourmet Yokocho: A popular nighttime entertainment district in Kofu where you can enjoy alcohol and Yamanashi specialties.

Kofu’s deepest night entertainment district “Chuo 1-chome”

Chuo 1-chome is the Chuo 1-chome area of Kofu City, which was all the rage during the Showa era, and is a retro Showa entertainment district full of nostalgic atmosphere.

Chuo 1-chome

You can enjoy the atmosphere as if you have traveled back in time, and the traditional bar and snack bar are still open.

Chuo 1-chome

Chuo 1-chome also has Kofu’s only cabaret club and sex shop.

Kofu's deepest night entertainment district "Chuo 1-chome"

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Chuo 1-chome, Kofu City: A nighttime entertainment district where the nostalgic Showa retro atmosphere continues to live on today.

Color and fill your night in Kofu with delicious food and alcohol.

Kofu Station

Kofu City has many izakayas and bars where you can enjoy local sake and dishes made with local ingredients, as well as famous dishes such as hoto and Shingen mochi.

Dishes using Yamanashi ingredients Cooking using Yamanashi ingredients

Cooking using Yamanashi ingredients

Cooking using Yamanashi ingredients

There are a variety of bars, including one where you can enjoy local craft beer and another with a full selection of cocktails.

Alcohol and food in Yamanashi

Many of the izakayas and bars in Kofu City are loved by locals. Therefore, you can enjoy local ingredients and alcohol. Another appeal is that you can enjoy it at a reasonable price.

When you visit Kofu City, be sure to enjoy dinner and drinks at an izakaya or bar.

Chochin Yokocho

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