MAP around Kofu
Detailed travel guide for Kofu Castle
Check out the greatest stone wall of Kofu Castle. All of them are built with natural rocks and preserved from the original shape. When you see this castle from out side, you will understand how hard to attack this castle against such a great tall stone walls with moat. The layers of stone walls are not just many but also high as well. The view from the base of the Tenshu, you can see great view of Kofu City and beautiful mountains of Yamanashi. Also, when you look down closely, you can see the shape of Kofu Castle how it's used be.
Sightseeing guide around the area: Kofu(甲府)
Kofu (甲府)
Terminal Station
- JR Kofu Station
Access by Train
- 0. at Shinjuku Station
1. use JR Chuo Line to Kofu (1 hr. and 40 min.)
Access by Car
use the Chuo Expressway to Kofu (2 hrs.)
Kofu is the middle area of Yamanashi prefecture. There are many historic buildings and events in Kofu area. Moreover, There are great nature spots and mountains such as Southern Alpine, Nishizawa Valley and Shosen Valley. Many people visit here for hiking and trekking. There are many tour bus from Kofu Station.
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of human settlement in the Kōfu area dating back as far as 6000 years BCE. However, the town of Kōfu was not formally established until 1519.
Hoto is the most famous Kofu Food.