Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 Park
After visiting Maizuru Castle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kofu. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Things to do
All Inclusive Winery Tour with View of Mt. Fuji
Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing Full Day Trip
Tokyo Mt Fuji Trip with Kawaguchiko Ropeway and Matcha Tea
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
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort
Clean onsen and mt fuji view
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
View! Mt.Fuji view was excellent.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Fuji Kawaguchiko Ohashi
Room was big enough for two. The free buffet breakfast was delightful. And the shuttle bus to the train station was so easy and convenient.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Fuji View Hotel
The shuttle bus service from the station was fantastic. All their people were very friendly and helpful. We had the best view of Mt. Fuji. The hotel surrounds were beautiful gardens kept immaculately. We would highly recommend this hotel. Lovely spacious rooms too. Shower over bath thouh. Also lake ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Kasuitei Ohya
Very nice and clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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 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.
Central Travel Guide
- Mount Fuji
- Lake Kawaguchi
- Fuji-Q Highland
- Hottarakashi Onsen Hot Spring
- Lake Motosuko
- Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
- Chureito Pagoda
- Oishi Park
- Lake Saiko
- Lake Shojiko
- Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater
- Fujiten Snow Resort
- Fujiyama Onsen
- Arakurayama Sengen Park
- Narusawa Ice Cave
- Shosenkyo Ropeway
- Kitaguchiihongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Maple Corridor
- Aokigahara
- Chichibu Tama Kai National Park
- Lake Saiko Iyashi no Sato NENBA
- Nishizawa Canyon
- Takeda Shrine
