Kokubo Travel Guide
Kofu
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.
Things to do
Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo
Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo
Mt. Fuji Lakeside cultural Walk near Kawaguchiko Lake
From Tokyo: Mt.Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko Japanese Calligraphy 1-Day Bus Tour
Top hotels in Kokubo
Toyoko Inn Fuji Kawaguchiko Ohashi
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort
Breakfast needed a bit to be desired The restaurant is no where near big enough to cope with the number of people and the reservation system left long queues Also no orange juice on second day Dinner was fully booked by advance coach parties so went to a local Japanese restaurant 5 min walk away ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
Great place to stay nice rooms comfortable beds great restaurants at hotel close to attractions and amusement park friendly staff will stay again when im in town
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Fuji View Hotel
Loved our stay here. Staff was thorough and friendly. The room was spacious and comfortable. First time sleeping on tatami mats! This was the most expensive hotel on our Japan trip as we were hoping to see Mt Fuji from our room. Unfortunately we didn’t, as it was cloudy. The French restaurant was ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen
Rooms were fantastic
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Kasuitei Ohya
Highly recommended
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kokubo
Tokugyo
Tokugyo might not have many top sights, but Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Geijutsunomori Park 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 Yamanashi Prefectural Office.
Kitaguchi
If you're spending some time in Kitaguchi, Sadoya Winery and Kofu Fujimura Memorial are top sights worth seeing.
