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.