Kofu trip with nature, art and gourmet

Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture is a little known travel spot which can be reached in about two hours from Tokyo by train. We introduce a one day plan that includes typical spots of Yamanashi as well as allows you to enjoy cuisine, nature, art and new trends.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2017-12-13
- Takeda-jinja Shrine
  
  09:00
- Nagashisomenenmigiemon
  
  10:30
- Yamanashikenritu Art Museum
  
  13:00
- Sadoya wine
  
  15:30
- sukimanojikan L''heure vide
  
  17:30
- Yumeminoka
  
  19:00

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DAY1

- Takeda-jinja Shrine
  
  09:00
  
  30min
  
  Shrine
  
  (Provided by service)Takeda Shingen, a pre-eminent daimyo from the Sengoku (warring states) period, is enshrined here as a deity. It is said that for those praying at this shrine, not only luck in competitive games can be attained, but you can also be rewarded with a stronger mind to better oneself. In addition, through its efforts to attain prosperity in agriculture, commerce, and industry, the enshrined deity draws many worshipers as the god of industry and economy. The sanctuary within the grounds of the shrine houses a host of treasures such as a Kamakura period sword, Yoshioka-ichimonji, designated a national important cultural property. The Tsutsujigasaki-yakata Ruins, a national historic monument of Japan, is the place where three generations of the Takeda family, Nobutora, Shingen, and Katsuyori, actually lived. Festivals are held throughout the year and attract many, many people.
  
  Address
  
  Yamanashi Pref. Koufushi Kofuchumachi 2611
  - Takeda-jinja Shrine
  - Takeda-jinja Shrine
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  60min
- Nagashisomenenmigiemon
  
  10:30
  
  80min
  
  (Provided by service)"This restaurant in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture offers “nagashisomen (flowing noodles)"" at two table types: one using the traditional bamboo half-pipes, and another made of marble with clear water flowing through the middle. It also serves a full menu including the simple but rich local specialty hoto, with thick noodles stewed in miso, as well as udon, soba, tempura and more."
  
  Address
  - Nagashisomenenmigiemon
  - Nagashisomenenmigiemon
  - Nagashisomenenmigiemon
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  70min
- Yamanashikenritu Art Museum
  
  13:00
  
  60min
  
  (Provided by service)This art museum surrounded by the greenery in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture is located inside Prefectural Arts Park. The museum has become known as the the museum of Millet due to its collection centered on the representative works of French painter Jean-Francois Millet. In addition to a gallery focused on painting and sculptures by western artists, the museum also holds a range of events.
  
  Address
  - Yamanashikenritu Art Museum
  - Yamanashikenritu Art Museum
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  90min
- Sadoya wine
  
  15:30
  
  60min
  
  Liquor Store
  
  Address
  
  Yamanashi Pref. Koufushi Kitaguchi 3-3-24
  - Sadoya wine
  - Sadoya wine
  - Sadoya wine
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  60min
- sukimanojikan L''heure vide
  
  17:30
  
  60min
  
  Address
  - sukimanojikan L''heure vide
  - sukimanojikan L''heure vide
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Yumeminoka
  
  19:00
  
  90min
  
  (Provided by service)Located about a three-minute drive from the Futaba Smart Interchange off the Chuo Expressway, and about a 20-minute drive from the Shirane Interchange off the Chuo-Odan Expressway, this day-use hot spring bathhouse is ideally situated with a view of seven mountains out of the Top 100 Mountains of Japan including Mt. Fuji, Mt. Kai-Komagatake and others. The hot springs arising out of the border between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates is rich in sodium and calcium. In addition to the luxuriating body moisture replenishment, these waters are said to be therapeutic for nerve pain and muscle soreness, and chronic skin diseases and women’s diseases. Separately equipped for women and men, one can enjoy indoor and outdoor baths of four differing temperatures and take in the natural beauty of the surrounding area even at night.
  
  Address
  - Yumeminoka
  - Yumeminoka
- FINISH
  
  20:30