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Things to see in Kōfu (Japan): 88 places and when to go

Kōfu is a city in Japan with around 198,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 88 places in and around it, mainly Nature (33), Mountains (31), Food and drink (28). The best known are Lake Kawaguchi, Saiko Lake and Lake Motosu. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Japan · 35.6504, 138.5833
Population
About 198,000
Places
88 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (33) · Mountains (31) · Food and drink (28) · Hot springs (9) · History (5) · Museums and art (4)
Best time
February to May and October to November.
Also possible
December to January and June to September.
Nearest airport
HND Tokyo, 110 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Mount Jizō, at 2,764 m.

What to see in Kōfu

The places in and around Kōfu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 64, by what you come to do:

When to go to Kōfu

The best time to visit Kōfu is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:50
  2. FebBest time10:42
  3. MarBest time11:44
  4. AprBest time12:55
  5. MayBest time13:53
  6. JunPossible14:24
  7. JulPossible14:11
  8. AugPossible13:21
  9. SepPossible12:13
  10. OctBest time11:04
  11. NovBest time10:05
  12. DecPossible9:36

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. In April, 74 of the 88 places are at their best.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Kōfu

The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Japan, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Kōfu?

The best known: Lake Kawaguchi, Saiko Lake, Lake Motosu, Lake Shōji, Fuji-Q Highland. In all, 88 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Kōfu?

February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36.

How do you get to Kōfu?

The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Kōfu as the destination and these 88 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.