Kofu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kofu
Where to stay in Kofu
Marunouchi
If you're spending some time in Marunouchi, Maizuru Castle and Yamanashi Jewelry Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Central and surrounding area, you can visit Maizuru Castle and Yamanashi Prefectural Office.
Yumura
Yumura might not have many top sights, but Lake Chiyoda and Takeda Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kitaguchi
If you're spending some time in Kitaguchi, Sadoya Winery and Kofu Fujimura Memorial are top sights worth seeing.
Kokubo
When in Kokubo, you can plan a visit to Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Yamanashi Prefectural Office, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kamiimaicho
While there might not be top attractions in Kamiimaicho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kose Sports Park and Yamanashi Prefectural Office.
Dormy Inn Kofu Natural Hot Spring
Nice place to stay,
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi
Was a big room with a comfortable bed. A good size bathroom with an enclosed shower stall. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Kofu Station Minami 1
Staff was friendly, but the kiosk to check-in felt less warm than a normal check-in. Room was clean and neat, the bed was hard which I've heard is possible for Japanese rooms. A bit odd that the best way to walk there from the train station was to walk through a large park, but it was fine.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Rakuten STAY VILLA Hakone Sengokuhara
Great place for a large group or family. Bus stop is right outside, convenience store one bus stop away. It is further away from the touristy areas, but that was what we wanted. Private indoor/outdoor onsen is a plus. They provide all the basics needed for everyday hygiene, and cooking. We definitely ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Garden
Amazing view of Mount Fuji, large, minimalist room.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Rakuten STAY Fuji Kawaguchiko Station
Fantastic stay in Rakuten Fuji! We had a house with two floors all to ourselves for the 6 of us. 2 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2 full sized bathrooms, a full sized kitchen and living room. Plenty of space for all of us. Beautiful views of Mt Fuji. It was clean and so easy to checkin and out. We had a great ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
A major art museum in Kofu, Japan, features works by top Japanese artists alongside its well-known collection of Barbizon paintings.
Shosenkyo Ropeway
You can take time to visit Shosenkyo Ropeway during your travels to Shosenkyo. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Maizuru Castle
Learn about the local history of Kofu when you spend time at Maizuru Castle. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.
Kai Zenkoji Temple
After visiting Kai Zenkoji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kofu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Yamanashi Science Center
You can browse the exhibits at Yamanashi Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kofu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Takeda Shingen Statue
Find out about the history of Kofu when you take a trip to Takeda Shingen Statue. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Tokyo: Mount Fuji One Day Trip Lake Kawaguchi & Lake Yamanaka
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Day Trip to Trendy Spots
Full-Day Mt. Fuji Bus Tour: Lake Cruise and Noodles Making Experience
Japan: 1 Day Fuji 5 Lakes Fall Tour Kawaguchi Yamanaka Lawson Hikawa Shop
