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
Rental house up to 7 people possible - Rent a house / Kofu Yamanashi
Convenient and comfortable accommodation in a grea / Kofu Yamanashi
"マンションの１室で、部屋も凄く綺麗で自炊も可能でしたので、とても快適に過ごす事ができました。✨ ただ、２日目の夜にお湯が出なかったのだけが、残念でした。翌日は大丈夫だったので安心しました。ありがとうございました(*^^*)"
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Compact casual Asian room with a city vibe | N / Kofu Yamanashi
"チェックイン/アウト非対面も、事前にメールで手順を案内されるので特に心配ない。駅前や繁華街にさほど離れていないのだが、外が騒がしいとかいうようなストレスは感じなかった。ビジホと同程度の価格帯なら選択肢に挙げられると思う。"
Reviewed on 20 July 2025
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.
Activities
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip
Fuji Photo Tour Scenic Train Mountaintop Cable Car and Lawson
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing Full Day Trip
Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka
Mt. Fuji 5th Station Climb, Oshino Hakkai Walk & Hot Spring Day Tour
