Kōfu Castle, Kofu

Name: Kōfu Castle
Address: Kofu, Japan

#6 among attractions in Kofu

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: 甲府城 Built: 1583 (441 years ago)Coordinates: 35°39'55"N, 138°34'16"E

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Kōfu Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yamanashi Science Museum, Maizuru Castle Park, Teng cun ji nian guan, Jia fu shi zong he shi min hui guan.

0.6 miNE
Museum, Science museum
Yamanashi Science Museum, Kofu
15 min walk • Yamanashi Science Museum is a science museum located in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The museum specializes in astronomy, and technology.
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Park, Historical place
Maizuru Castle Park, Kofu
1 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.
~960 ftN
Museum
Teng cun ji nian guan, Kofu
5 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.
0.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Jia fu shi zong he shi min hui guan, Kofu
24 min walk • Kofu City General Civic Hall is a multi-purpose hall located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
0.7 miNE
35°40'26"N • 138°34'41"E
Hua guang yuan, Kofu
19 min walk • Temple
1.3 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Kofu Midorigaoka Sports Park Stadium, Kofu
34 min walk • Kofu Midorigaoka Sports Park Stadium is an athletic stadium in Kōfu, Yamanashi, Japan. It was formerly known as Yamanashi Prefectural Stadium until April 1988. It hosted the 1954 Emperor's Cup and final game between Keio BRB and Toyo Industries was played there on May 25, 1954.
0.9 miN
Universities and schools
University of Yamanashi, Kofu
24 min walk • The University of Yamanashi, abbreviated to Nashidai, is a university that has campuses in Kofu and Chūō, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kōfu Castle?

Nearby attractions include Maizuru Castle Park, Kofu (1 min walk), Teng cun ji nian guan, Kofu (5 min walk), Yamanashi Science Museum, Kofu (15 min walk), Hua guang yuan, Kofu (19 min walk).

How to get to Kōfu Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kōfu Castle:

Train

Kofu (4 min walk)
Kanente (13 min walk)

Bus

甲府駅バスターミナル5番乗り場 • Lines: K2 (4 min walk)
丸の内二丁目東 • Lines: K2 (5 min walk)

Kōfu Castle, Kofu

Facts and practical information

Kōfu Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Yamanashi Science Museum, Kofu

Maizuru Castle Park, Kofu

Teng cun ji nian guan, Kofu

Jia fu shi zong he shi min hui guan, Kofu

Hua guang yuan, Kofu

Kofu Midorigaoka Sports Park Stadium, Kofu

University of Yamanashi, Kofu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kōfu Castle?

How to get to Kōfu Castle by public transport?