Kofu
Japan · YamanashiJP
Prefecture capital and Core city in Chūbu, Japan
Kōfu is the capital city of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the city had an estimated population of 187,985 in 90,924 households, and a population density of 880 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 212.41 square kilometres (82.01 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 198,992
- Coordinates
- 35.698, 138.588
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Kofu
Set in Yamanashi, Japan, Kofu is a medium-sized town. About 198,992 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are sports, adventure and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Kofu
Sports in Kofu
(4)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Kofu's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Kofu
(3)Adventure in Kofu covers Abseiling, Adventure and Climbing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kofu.
Culture in Kofu
(2)Under culture, Kofu is tagged with Art Galleries and Museums. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kofu.
Nature in Kofu
(2)On the nature side, Kofu offers Mountains and Walkways. All of it is drawn from Kofu's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Kofu
(1)For water sports, expect Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kofu.
Best time to visit Kofu
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Kofu by regional transport from the nearest hub in Yamanashi; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Kofu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kofu known for?
- Kofu, in Yamanashi, Japan, is best known for sports, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 198,992 residents.
- What can you do in Kofu?
- Recorded activities in Kofu include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Walking Trails and Abseiling. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kofu?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Kofu located?
- Kofu is located in Yamanashi, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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