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.

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.
Top hotels in Central

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
Very close to the lake and had underground parking.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort
FEESH!!!!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
Nice room
Reviewed on 26 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

HaoSTAY
The room was great. The staff was even better. Very friendly and helpful as well as extremely accommodating. The view of Mt Fuji from the hotel was amazing.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central

Marunouchi
If you're spending some time in Marunouchi, Yamanashi Jewelry Museum and Takeda Shingen Statue 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.

