Hōzen-ji, Minami-Alps
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Hōzen-ji, is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Shingon school of Japanese Buddhism, located in the city of Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, Japan. Its main image is a statue of Amida Nyōrai. ()
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Nearby attractions include: Kai Chōshizuka Kofun, Yamanashi Science Museum, Maizuru Castle Park, Shōwa.
5.3 miEArchaeological siteKai Chōshizuka Kofun, Chūō
136 min walk • The Kai Chōshizuka Kofun is a kofun burial mound located in the Shimosone neighborhood of the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi in the Chūbu region of Japan. Together with the adjacent Maruyamazuka Kofun it was designated as a National Historic Site of Japan in 1930.
7 miNEMuseum, Science museumYamanashi Science Museum, Kofu
179 min walk • Yamanashi Science Museum is a science museum located in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The museum specializes in astronomy, and technology.
6.5 miNEPark, Historical placeMaizuru Castle Park, Kofu
165 min walk • Kōfu Castle was a Japanese castle located in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan. The site has been protected as a National Historic Site since 2019. The castle is also known as Maizuru Castle, and the present-day surroundings are called Maizuru Castle Park.
3.1 miNEAreaShōwa, Chūō
80 min walk • Shōwa is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2019, the town had an estimated population of 20,338 in 8768 households and a population density of 2200 per km². The total area of the town is 9.08 square kilometres.
6.5 miNEMuseumKōfu Castle, Kofu
165 min walk • Kōfu Castle was a Japanese castle located in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan. The site has been protected as a National Historic Site since 2019. The castle is also known as Maizuru Castle, and the present-day surroundings are called Maizuru Castle Park.
4.8 miNCity, AreaKai, Kofu
122 min walk • Kai is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2019, the city had an estimated population of 75,706, and a population density of 1,100 persons per km². The total area of the city is 71.95 square kilometres.
5.4 miSParkShibireko Prefectural Natural Park
138 min walk • Shibireko Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1959, the park's central feature is Lake Shibire. The park is wholly within the municipality of Ichikawamisato.
6.5 miNEMuseumTeng cun ji nian guan, Kofu
167 min walk • Kofu Toson Memorial Hall is a cultural exchange facility located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is housed in the old Mutsuzawa School building built in the early Meiji Era.
5 miNE 6.1 miNEConcerts and shows, TheaterJia fu shi zong he shi min hui guan, Kofu
156 min walk • Kofu City General Civic Hall is a multi-purpose hall located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
3.2 miNENeighbourhoodNakakoma District
82 min walk • Nakakoma is a district located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2006, the district has a population of 20,909 according to the 2020 Census. The total area is 9.15 km². The district has only one town.