Introduction to the highlights of Koshu Yumekoji - A popular tourist spot in Yamanashi located at the north exit of Kofu Station. Recommended gourmet food, cheapest parking, etc.

Koshu Yumekoji

Koshu Yumekoji is a commercial facility that recreates a retro-modern townscape (Kofu Castle Town from the Edo period to the early Showa period) and is filled with stylish, cute and gourmet shops.

There are mainly restaurants, souvenirs, miscellaneous goods, and jewelry stores, all of which sell Yamanashi Prefecture’s special products and characteristics.

Parking lot

Paid parking available around Kofu Station

Access

1 minute walk from Kofu Station North Exit

Location

1-1-25 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture 400-0031

Koshu Yumekoji - Official Website

It is located right next to Kofu Station, so it is easily accessible from the station, and there are plenty of parking lots in the area, so it is also easy to access by car.

How much time do you need to enjoy Koshu Yumekoji?

Koshu Yumekoji is a compact commercial facility, so you can walk around it in less than 30 minutes.

It would be a good idea to add meal times such as lunch and dinner to this.

Koshu Yumekoji store map

Bell of Time

The Bell of Time is a landmark of Koshu Yumekoji.

A bell tower was erected in the castle town of Kofu until the early Meiji period, but it was destroyed by fire.

The current Toki no Kane was rebuilt in 2013, after 141 years, to commemorate the happiness and development of the city’s citizens as well as the blessings of the many people who visit Kofu.

The bell tower is a wooden structure approximately 20m high with a distinctive red roof. A temple bell with a diameter of about 1m is suspended in the center of the bell tower.

When he presses the button, the bell will ring after 20 seconds, and we can ring it too. It also rings automatically every hour at 12:00.

There is a button behind the bell of time, and when you press it, the bell will ring.

The bell you ring will echo around Kofu Station. It is one of the popular spots in Koshu Yumekoji due to the calming sound of the bell.

Carefully selected! Recommended stores

We will introduce some recommended stores in Koshu Yumekoji.

Back Country BURGERS

Back Country BURGERS, a hamburger shop located in Koshu Yumekoji, is popular for its hamburgers made with 100% Koshu Wine Beef patties from Yamanashi Prefecture.

The patty uses Koshu wine beef, which is rich in taste and flavor and is produced by Yamanashi Prefectural Livestock Corporation, a long-established butcher shop in Kofu City. In addition, we use original buns with a fluffy texture that are purchased directly from a local bakery.

The standard menu item Classic Burger is a classic hamburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheddar cheese sandwiched between a hearty 100g patty.

Classic Burger (1080 yen)

Other options include the Hawaiian Burger (1,150 yen) with grilled pineapple and Hawaiian sauce, the Bacon Cheeseburger (1,350 yen) with bacon, egg, and cheese, and the creamy finish with avocado, homemade dressing, and mayonnaise. There is a wide variety of menu items, including the Avocado Cheeseburger (1,310 yen).

The interior of the restaurant has a natural atmosphere with wood as the main theme. There are counter seats and table seats, and it can be used by individuals or groups.

It’s a popular restaurant, so there’s often a line during lunch hours.

The hamburger is juicy and full of flavor. It’s worth waiting in line to eat.

Koshu Wine Storehouse

This store sells wine, wine glasses, and other wine goods.

There is a wide selection of wines, and each wine has an explanation written to help you choose a wine.

We also have wine glasses and wine goods.

There are also cute glasses like this.

Kurumu

Kurumu is a shop that sells Japanese miscellaneous goods and sells many cute items.

small note paper. Good for writing small messages

Kuromitsu-an Kinako-tei

Kinako-tei is a cafe that serves Japanese sweets and drinks made with Kikyouya’s brown sugar syrup and soybean flour.

Kuromitsu is a product that can be said to be synonymous with Kikyoya, and is characterized by its rich flavor rich in minerals. The soybean flour is freshly ground from Kikyoya’s own home-made flour, and you can enjoy its aromatic and elegant taste.

The restaurant’s recommended menu is the Premium Kikyo Shingen Soft Drinks topped with Kikyo Shingen mochi. You can enjoy the chewy texture of Kikyo Shingen mochi.

Other popular drinks include black sugar syrup soybean flour latte and brown sugar matcha latte, and sweets such as black sugar syrup dango and black sugar soybean soft serve ice cream.

The interior of the restaurant has a retro atmosphere that goes well with the atmosphere of Koshu Yumekoji, which recreates the Kofu castle town of the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods. There are counter seats and table seats, and it can be used by individuals or groups.

Speaking of Yamanashi, Kikyou Shingen Mochi is a representative specialty sweet. Please stop by and check it out.

Grape shop Kofu

“Grape shop Kofu” is a shop that sells juices and sweets made with grapes from Yamanashi Prefecture.

Grape juice made from the grapes used in wine making is popular for its rich flavor.

Sweets are also sold, and the popular raisin sandwich is made by soaking raisins made from the Koshu grape variety in rum. The flavor of rum and the sweet and sour taste of raisins are a perfect match, making it the perfect snack for adults.

We also have other products that let you fully enjoy the deliciousness of grapes, such as “grape jam” that uses grape pulp directly, and “grape juice” that is full of grape flavor.

parking

There are many paid parking lots around Koshu Yumekoji, so you won’t have to worry about parking.

Among them, we will introduce parking lots with free parking hours and low prices.

Koshu Yumekoji Parking Lot

This is the only parking lot located within Koshu Yumekoji. Let’s aim for this parking lot first. You can park for free for one hour, and the price is one of the lowest among many parking lots.

• Number of parking spaces: 25
• First hour free
• 7:00 am ~ 6:00 pm 30 minutes/100 yen
• 6:00 pm ~ 7:00 am 60 minutes/100 yen

1-1-25 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture 400-0031

Kofu City Historical Park Parking Lot

This is a parking lot right next to Koshu Yumekoji. If the Koshu Yumekoji parking lot is full, we recommend parking here. You can also park for free for one hour.

• Number of parking spaces: 15
• First hour free
• 7:00 am ~ 9:00 pm 30 minutes/100 yen
• 9:00 pm ~ 7:00 am 60 minutes/100 yen

1-1 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture 400-0031

Kofu Station North Exit 2nd Parking Lot

If the Kofu City Historical Park parking lot is full, this parking lot is the next closest to Koshu Yumekoji. You can park here for free for 30 minutes.

• Number of parking spaces: 18
• First 30 minutes free
• 7:00 am ~ 9:00 pm 30 minutes/150 yen
• 9:00 pm ~ 7:00 am 60 minutes/100 yen

1-1 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture 400-0031

You can experience the latest trends in culture and food while feeling the ancient capital.

Koshu Yumekoji is a commercial facility located at the north exit of Kofu Station that recreates the Kofu castle town of the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa eras. You can enjoy shopping, gourmet food, and sightseeing in the retro atmosphere of the cityscape, so it is a must-see tourist spot when visiting Kofu City.

An adventure that begins from the north exit will not only allow you to enjoy the local specialties and delicacies, but also allow you to experience history and culture and have a heart-rich time.

Enjoy a wonderful time surrounded by its charm while feeling the atmosphere of the ancient capital of Kofu.