Kofu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kofu
Where to stay in Kofu
Marunouchi
If you're spending some time in Marunouchi, Takeda Shingen Statue and Maizuru Castle 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.
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.
Yumura
Yumura might not have many top sights, but Lake Chiyoda and Takeda Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midorigaoka
While there might not be top attractions in Midorigaoka, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Takeda Shrine and Takeda Shingen Statue.
Dormy Inn Kofu Natural Hot Spring
"Nice place to stay,"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi
Toyoko Inn Kofu Station Minami 1
"Everything was good except there was always noise at night. The staff kindly moved me to another floor but noise persisted. Not blaming hotel, just the people who do not know how to act when traveling"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Rakuten STAY VILLA Hakone Sengokuhara
The Garden
"Amazing view of Mount Fuji, large, minimalist room."
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Rakuten STAY VILLA Hakone Togendai
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Fuji Photo Tour Scenic Train Mountaintop Cable Car and Lawson
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Day Trip to Trendy Spots
Full-Day Mt. Fuji Bus Tour: Lake Cruise and Noodles Making Experience
Mount Fuji Kawagoe and Hikawa Shrine Day Trip
