Kokubo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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
Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka
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
Mount Fuji Kawagoe and Hikawa Shrine Day Trip
Mt. Fuji View with Fujiten Snow Fun & Oishi Park Tour from Tokyo
Our pick of the best Kokubo Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Fuji Kawaguchiko Ohashi
Great stay , plus the free breakfast and free shuttle bus to the station. Will definitely come back again. Staff are very polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort
Beautiful! Great access to Fuji Q and to the trains!!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
There was something wrong with my room and R. Takano made accommodations so my family can have a better experience. The hotel is interconnected with the Fuji Onsen. It snowed that day we went. It was magical sitting in the natural hot spring with the snow falling on you. The hotel is dated but very ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen
Staff was amazing, very attentive and kind! My room was spacious and had a great view of Mt Fuji but bathroom smelled terribly musty, like mold and there were some water marks and likely mold growing on the closet door. The AC also kept shutting off in the night despite me having turned it on.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Fuji View Hotel
Great view from the hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Noborisaka Hotel
Great view of Mt. Fuji! Onsen is also a great addition after walking around and sightseeing.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kokubo
Tokugyo
Tokugyo might not have many top sights, but Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Yamanashi Prefectural Office are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Marunouchi
If you're spending some time in Marunouchi, Takeda Shingen Statue and Maizuru Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Shimokajiyamachi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shimokajiyamachi and surrounding area, you can visit Kose Sports Park and Suwanangu Shrine.
Kitaguchi
If you're spending some time in Kitaguchi, Sadoya Winery and Kofu Fujimura Memorial are top sights worth seeing.
