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Explore Kōfu
Kōfu in Kōfu-shi (Yamanashi) with it's 190,000 inhabitants is located in Japan about 63 mi (or 102 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.
Local time in Kōfu is now 06:03 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports in the wider vicinity of Kōfu, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Matsumoto Airport in a distance of 50 mi (or 80 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), South-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kofu, Kai, Fuefuki, Chuo and Minami-Alps. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F
Morning Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
Evening Temperature | 10°C / 50 °F |
Night Temperature | 10°C / 49 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 76% |
Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North |
Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
12°C (53 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, few clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
11°C (51 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Yumura Onsen Kofu Fujiya Hotel
HOTEL DANROKAN
(RYOKAN) Yumura Onsen Tokiwa Hotel (Yamanashi)
Kofu Washington Hotel Plaza
(RYOKAN) Yumura Onsen Koboyu
(RYOKAN) Yumura Onsen Ryokan Meiji
Dormy Inn Kofu Marunouchi
Toyoko Inn Kofu-eki Minami-guchi No.1
Urban Villa Konaya Hotel
(RYOKAN) Yumura Onsen Yushima no Sato Rakusuien
Videos from this area
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Kofu Washington Hotel Plaza breakfast 甲府ワシントンホテルプラザの無料朝食:Gourmet Report グルメレポート
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Ventforet Kofu vs FC Tokyo: J.League 2013 (Round 30)
Ventforet Kofu (ヴァンフォーレ甲府 ) 1 - 1 F.C. Tokyo (FC東京) Goals from either side of half-time meant the spoils were shared in Kofu. For Ventforet, it's a valuable point as they...
Ventforet Kofu vs Sagan Tosu: J.League 2013 (Round 34)
Ventforet Kofu (ヴァンフォーレ甲府 ) 0 - 0 Sagan Tosu ( サガン鳥栖 ) Goalless after the 90 minutes in Kofu. It's Ventforet's third on the trot while it's Sagan's first nil nil...
Shousenkyou in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture
Here is Shousenkyou in Kofu, Yamanashi-ken. The towering rock formations and trees sprouting forth from them really fills one's heart with the mysterious beauty of Japan. Seeing these rocks...
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【HAPPY Halloween2014 in KOFU】みっかる.TV 2014/11/13配信分
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【駅トホ11 】中央本線&身延線『甲府駅』駅前の様子-Kofu Station/Yamanashi【動画で途中下車】
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Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) Train Testing and Exhibition Center
Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) Train Testing and Exhibition Center is located in Tsuru City, of Yamanashi Prefecture. The testing line itself is about 42.8 km long and it spans three cities...
the living room trio 甲府 桜座
Torben Snekkestad Thomas Strønen Søren Kjærgaard Trio played at Sakuraza in Kofu Yamanashi. April 25 2014 http://www.torbensnekkestad.com/TheLivingRoomTrio.htm.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
University of Yamanashi
The University of Yamanashi is a university that has campuses in Kofu and Tamaho, Japan. It was founded in 2002 by a merger between Yamanashi University and Yamanashi Medical University. It is formally referred to as the National university corporation, University of Yamanashi. The university has three faculties: the Faculty of Education Human Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering. It should not be confused with the similarly named Yamanashi Prefectural University.
Maizuru Castle Park
Maizuru Castle Park is a park and historical site in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan. It contains the ruins of Kōfu Castle, also called Maizuru Castle, which is about 400 years old and has been designated as a Yamanashi Historical Site. Maizuru Castle Park is a place of rest and relaxation for the people of Yamanashi Prefecture.
Takeda Shrine
Takeda Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, dedicated to the kami of Takeda Shingen. The shrine's annual celebration is on April 12, Shingen's death anniversary.
Kōfu Station
Kōfu Station is the central railway station managed by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Kanente Station
Kanente Station is a railway station on the Minobu Line of Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) located in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The station is located 87.2 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Minobu Line at Fuji Station.
Zenkōji Station
Zenkōji Station is a railway station on the Minobu Line of Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) located in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The station is located 86.3 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Minobu Line at Fuji Station.
Minami-Kōfu Station
Minami-Kōfu Station is a railway station on the Minobu Line of Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) located in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The station is located 84.0 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the Minobu Line at Fuji Station.
Yamanashi Science Museum
Yamanashi Science Museum is a science museum located in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The museum introduces mainly the topics related to Astronomy, and Technology.