Sightseeing
Fuji Five Lakes
The Fuji Five Lakes are the collective name for the five lakes at the foot of Mount Fuji. They are Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Saiko, Lake Shoji, and Lake Motosu, and each offers a different perspective on Mount Fuji.
Oshino Hakkai
Oshino Hakkai is a group of eight springs located in Oshino Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a national natural monument and registered as one of Japan's 100 famous waters, and you can tour the various springs. It is also said to be the best place in Japan to see Mount Fuji.
Aokigahara Forest
Aokigahara Jukai, located at the foot of Mount Fuji, is a mysterious forest that spreads out on lava. There are walking trails and caves such as ice caves and wind caves, allowing you to experience the richness of nature.
Places associated with Osamu Dazai
Tengachaya
Tengachaya, located on Misaka Pass, is a teahouse with a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. It is also known as the place where Dazai Osamu stayed and wrote his masterpiece, "One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji." Inside the teahouse, there are documents from that time and literary monuments, making it a popular spot for literature fans.
Misaka Pass
Misaka Pass is a pass on the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, and is known as a scenic spot overlooking Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. The literary master Osamu Dazai visited this place and depicted the scenery in his novel "One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji."
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Literature
The Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Literature displays manuscripts, letters, and favorite items of writers with ties to Yamanashi, including Osamu Dazai. In a quiet space, you can immerse yourself in the world of literature.
Shosenkyo
Located in the northern part of Kofu City, this valley is a special place of scenic beauty. The scenery created by the strange rock formations and clear streams is breathtaking, and you can enjoy the nature of the four seasons while walking along the promenade. It is also popular as a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves.
Takeda Shrine
This shrine enshrines Takeda Shingen, a famous general of Kai Province. The grounds are home to moats, stone walls, the "Princess's Well" where holy water springs forth, and the "Three-Leaf Pine" which is said to bring good fortune, making it a popular power spot. The treasure hall displays armor and swords associated with the Takeda clan.
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
Opened in 1978, the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art is known as the "Millet Museum" and houses and exhibits approximately 70 of Millet's precious works, including his masterpiece "The Sower."
Koshu Yumekoji
A castle town of "knowledge" that will pique your curiosity. A spot where you can enjoy the history of Kofu, with a nostalgic yet modern atmosphere of Little Edo. A retro shopping spot that recreates the Kofu castle town of the Meiji, Taisho and early Showa periods.
Kofu City Hall
From the corridor on the 10th floor of Kofu City Hall, you can get a panoramic view of the cityscape of Kofu, Mt. Fuji, and the Southern Alps. It is open until 9:30 pm, so you can also enjoy the night view.
Maizuru Castle Park
Maizuru Castle Park is a historical park developed on the site of Kofu Castle. Stone walls, gates, and an Inari turret remain, and it is also popular as a cherry blossom viewing spot. From the castle tower, you can get a panoramic view of Mount Fuji and the city of Kofu.
