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.
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
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.
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: Mt. Fuji, Oshino Hakkai & Gotemba Outlets 1Day Bus Tour
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing Full Day Trip
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip
Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka
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
The food is wonderful! As a chain hotel , i wasn't expected the stay, but turns out both dinner and breakfast was above expectation and outperformed other traditional ryokan in my opinion.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
Room was spacious and well appointed with a great view of Mt Fuji. The bathroom was large with an oversized tub. The hotel feels high end even though it’s beside an amusement park. The free bus stops right outside and takes you into town to experience Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi and many restaurants. ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Fuji Kawaguchiko Ohashi
The service is great
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Fuji View Hotel
We loved this hotel. The out door hot springs were beautiful, and it had beautiful views of MT Fuji and the nearby lake.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Kasuitei Ohya
Exceeded all expectations. Firstly time at ryokan and by far it's my favorite part of my Japan trip. The staff were all extremely friendly and professional. Rooms were clean and had all the amenities I needed. The baths were amazing. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 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
- Lake Kawaguchi
- Fuji-Q Highland
- Mount Fuji
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
- Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
- Lake Motosuko
- Lake Shojiko
- Chureito Pagoda
- Oishi Park
- Yamanashi Fuehukigawa Fruit Park
- Kamui Misaka Ski Area
- Fujiyama Onsen
- Kitaguchiihongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Arakurayama Sengen Park
- Lake Saiko Iyashi no Sato NENBA
- Minami Alps National Park
- Fuji Subaru Land Doggy Park
- Shosenkyo Ropeway
- Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
