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.
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.
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.
Yamanashi Jewelry Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Yamanashi Jewelry Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kofu. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Activities
Yamanashi Koshu Winery Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
All Inclusive Winery Tour with View of Mt. Fuji
Tokyo: Mount Fuji One Day Trip Lake Kawaguchi & Lake Yamanaka
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing Full Day Trip
Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka
Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals
Dormy Inn Kofu Natural Hot Spring
Fabulous indoor/outdoor onsen baths open long hours (with snacks after!). Reception decor was tired and staff tired too. Otherwise friendly vibe, short walk to station. Good value and I would return.
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Toyoko Inn Fuji Kawaguchiko Ohashi
Top tier Fuji area hotel. Amazing transportation options, including to Mishima station to go take Shinkansen if needed. Good free breakfast, and shuttle to nearby station.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort
Excellent Mt FUJI view. Clean room, staff polite. Dinner buffet ok. Breakfast is better.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
Nice room
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
HaoSTAY
Room is big. Good view of mt Fuji from rooftop.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Inn the Fuji
Great service! We needed to head to a supermarket urgently and the staff helped us find a local taxi and arranged for a return trip for us.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Marunouchi
If you're spending some time in Marunouchi, Takeda Shingen Statue and Maizuru Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Kitaguchi
If you're spending some time in Kitaguchi, Sadoya Winery and Kofu City History Park are top sights worth seeing.
Asahi
Though Asahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Takeda Shingen Statue and Yamanashi Prefectural Office.
Shiobe
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shiobe and surrounding area, you can visit Takeda Shingen Statue and Yamanashi Prefectural Office.
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.
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.
