Central Travel Guide
Kofu
Popular places to visit
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art during your travels in Kofu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
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.
Top hotels in Central
Dormy Inn Kofu Natural Hot Spring
"Nice place to stay,"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Kofu Washington Hotel Plaza
"It’s ok"
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort
"We had a fantastic stay at HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort. The front desk staff were incredibly helpful, spoke excellent English, answered all of our questions, and provided detailed directions, recommendations, and helpful tips that really enhanced our Mt. Fuji experience. Waking up to stunning ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Fuji Kawaguchiko Ohashi
"Not what we were expecting (it was really big which is not the type of place we normally stay) but if you are just having a couple of nights it is fine. Good shuttle bus service to the station which you can use to get to ''town'' and then wander back through bars/restaurants for the evening. Close ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
"very well run with onsen, restaurants and transportation"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
HaoSTAY
"We were in the water melon house, and it was very hot inside. Air conditioner couldn’t fix that problem."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
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 Fujimura Memorial 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.
