University of Yamanashi, Kofu
Facts and practical information
The University of Yamanashi, abbreviated to Nashidai, is a university that has campuses in Kofu and Chūō, Japan. The University of Yamanashi has its origin in “Kitenkan” which was founded in 1795 as a branch school of “Shoheizaka-School” of Tokugawa Government and was developed to the Normal School of Yamanashi after the Meiji Restoration. In 1921 the Normal School of Yamanashi for Junior and in 1924 the Yamanashi High School of Engineering were established. After the World War II these three schools were integrated to the University of Yamanashi according to the new school system of Japan. In 1978 the Yamanashi Medical University was opened which was only a Medical University in Prefecture of Yamanashi. Today’s University of Yamanashi was founded in 2002 by a merger between University of Yamanashi and Yamanashi Medical University. It is formally referred to as the National University Corporation University of Yamanashi. In 2012 the Faculty of Education and Human science and the Faculty of Engineering were reorganized and the Faculty of Life and Environmental Science was newly established. In 2016 the lifelong studies course in the Faculty of Education and Human science was abolished, and the faculty was renamed to the Faculty of Education. ()
University of Yamanashi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Takeda Shrine, Yamanashi Science Museum, Maizuru Castle Park, Kōfu Castle.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to University of Yamanashi?
How to get to University of Yamanashi by public transport?
Train
- Kofu (21 min walk)
- Kanente (30 min walk)
Bus
- 甲府駅バスターミナル5番乗り場 • Lines: K2 (22 min walk)
- 丸の内二丁目東 • Lines: K2 (23 min walk)