Kai Chōshizuka Kofun, Chūō

Name: Kai Chōshizuka Kofun
Address: Chūō, Japan

#1 among attractions in Chūō

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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. It is one of the largest keyhole-shaped tumuli in eastern Japan and has a total length of 169 meters. The tumuli are located a three minute walk from the "Kenritsukōkohakubutsukan" bus stop on the Yamanashi Kōtsu Kankō Bus from Kōfu Station. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°35'32"N, 138°34'42"E

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Kai Chōshizuka Kofun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sports Park Stadium, Yamanashi Science Museum, Maizuru Castle Park, Shōwa.

2.2 miN
Sport venue, Football, Sport
Sports Park Stadium, Kofu
56 min walk • JIT Recycle Ink Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Ventforet Kofu. The stadium holds 17,000 people and was built in 1985.
5.3 miN
Museum, Science museum
Yamanashi Science Museum, Kofu
136 min walk • Yamanashi Science Museum is a science museum located in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The museum specializes in astronomy, and technology.
5.1 miN
Park, Historical place
Maizuru Castle Park, Kofu
130 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.
3.4 miNW
Area
Shōwa, Chūō
88 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.
5.1 miN
Museum
Kōfu Castle, Kofu
130 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.
5.2 miNE
Museum
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum, Fuefuki
132 min walk • Yamanashi Prefectural Museum opened in Fuefuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan in 2005. The collection relates to the natural history, history, and culture of Yamanashi Prefecture; special exhibitions are also held.
6.3 miNW
City, Area
Kai, Kofu
162 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.
5.5 miSW
Park
Shibireko Prefectural Natural Park
142 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.
5.2 miN
Museum
Teng cun ji nian guan, Kofu
134 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.
5.3 miW
Temple
Hōzen-ji, Minami-Alps
136 min walk • 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.
5.2 miNW
35°39'39"N • 138°32'17"E
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art, Kofu
134 min walk • Museum, Art museum

Kai Chōshizuka Kofun, Chūō

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Kai Chōshizuka Kofun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)