Kofu

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Kōfu (甲府市 Kōfu-shi) is the capital of Yamanashi (prefecture) | Yamanashi Prefecture.

Kakuenpou in autumn - Shosenkyo Gorge

Travel as a Muslim to Kofu

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Kofu

Coming from Tokyo on the Chuo Line, there are limited express trains from Shinjuku to Kofu that continue on to Matsumoto. It is possible to take the journey by local trains at half the price and an extra hour of traveling. To do so, transfer at JR Takao. The Chuo Line takes Suica cards.

The Minobu Line runs from Kofu, through Minobu, to Fuji in Shizuoka. This is a quaint railway line, and it is single tracked in most places. Take a ticket from the machine when you board the train, and pay the driver when you get off. The Minobu Line acts as a local line in Kofu and has many stations within the city.

Travel on a Bus in Kofu

There are highway buses between Kofu and Shinjuku which on paper take two hours; this is shorter than the local train and challenges the express. In training, however, traffic delays can lengthen this journey to over three hours. The advantage of the bus is that it is very cheap, costing only ¥2000 one-way which is around half of the price of the express train.

How to get around in Kofu

Kofu is very much a car driven city. The entire city is designed around the idea that everyone has a car with most shops being out of the city centre, by the side of dual carriageways.

It is possible to u.yamanashi.jp/kanko/shisetsu/rentacycle25-1 rent electric bikes at various hotels near Kofu station if you are only travelling short distances. It is only ¥700 for a full-day rental.

What to see in Kofu

Kurogane Gate Kofu Castle - Maizurujo Park

The mountains in the north side of the city contain some beautiful scenery and some wonderful views of the Kofu basin and Mt Fuji. In town, there are several tourist sites.

• Takeda Shingen Shrine - 武田神社 - 2611 Kofuchumachi 35.686667, 138.5775 Three kilometers north of Kofu Station. ☎ +81 55-252-2609 +81 55-252-2600 - Takeda Shrine KofuTakedaJinja3 - A pretty shrine.

• Maizurujo Park - 舞鶴城公園 - 1 Marunouchi 35.664975, 138.570469Just SE of Kofu Station. ☎ +81 55-226-6550 - Kofu Castle was largely demolished in the 19th century, at present it is more of a pretty park than a castle. The walls however remain impressive. Though it doesn't compare well to the great castles of Japan, it is certainly in better shape than Fukui Castle. Reconstruction works are ongoing, with parts of it being rebuilt according to traditional methods. There now exists a historic castle tower and a very impressive gatehouse (this being separate from the rest of the castle, north of Kofu Station). There are frequent talks of rebuilding the donjon.

• Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art - 山梨県立美術館 - 1-4-27 Kugawa 35.660389, 138.537333 ☎ +81 55-228-3322 +81 55-228-3324 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily Yamanashi-Pref-AP A This museum has some interesting paintings including several by well known artists.

• Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium - 山梨中銀スタジアム - 840 Kosemachi 35.622376, 138.589756 In Kose Sports Park, reachable by bus from the city center. ☎ +81 55-243-3111 Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium =01kose3 A Home of the local football team, Ventforet Kofu.

• Shosenkyo Gorge - Takanaricho 35.7452655, 138.5671768 In the north of the city. It takes an hour by bus from Kofu Station. - Kakuenpou in autumn A famous scenic spot, especially in autumn. Walking between Nagatorobashi (長潭橋, bus stop and free parking) and Shosenkyokageenomori Museum (昇仙峡影絵の森美術館, bus stop and free parking 500 meters further) makes for a pleasant and easy two-hours walk with nice waterfalls and huge rocks. Once you are there, you might as well take the ropeway (1200 yen) to see more beautiful landscapes around.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kofu

• Bike the Arakawa or Fuefukigawa riverside cycling road.
• Pick fruit. Grapes or peaches depending on the season. Fields are scattered in the whole surburban area; ask a local tourist office for the nearest available ones.
• Make houtou noodles.

• Takeda Shingen Festival Opening Hours: The first Saturday in April Paradeimregen3 A big festival to celebrate the 16th century warlord. Usually a famous Japanese TV actor plays the part of Takeda Shingen himself.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kofu

Kofu is famous for grapes and wine.

Halal Restaurants in Kofu

Houtou - Houtou soup Kōfu Torimotsuni - Torimotsuni

Houtou soup (made with thick udon) and raw horse meat are the famous foods of Kofu. Soba and Torimotsuni (chicken livers/hearts/gizzards in thick sauce) are also famous.

• Kosaku - 小作 - 35.665472, 138.568298 - 1600¥ Authentic Houtou. They also serve raw horse halal-food/halal-meat/ meat and many other local dishes.

• Okuto - 川田奥藤第二分店 - 35.652309, 138.627159 - 2000¥ Torimotsuni or tempura, with all-you-can-eat soba. First they ask you how many soba plates you want, then just ordering more plates until you are full.

Kofu has some pubs, many izakayas, and no clubs.

• The Rink - 1-9-9 Marunouchi 35.6631014, 138.5697431 Near Kofu's own miniature scramble crossing. ☎ +81 55-235-8894 - A small, quiet pub.

• Hops and Herbs - ホップスアンドハーブズ - Miyazawa Bldg 2F, 1-1-5 Chuo 35.6604189, 138.570994Just off of Orion Street. ☎ +81 55-225-2012 +81 55-223-2622 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 5PM Monday - midnight, Saturday to Sunday noon-midnight A microbrewery.

• The Vault - Muto Bldg B1F, 1-21-7 Marunouchi 35.6612616, 138.571238 Near the entrance to Orion Street near Okajima Department Store. ☎ +81 55-237-0944 - A foreigner pub. It is quite expensive and empty during weekdays but full on weekends.
• JuJu MK Bldg 7F, Chuo 1-1-17 35.6606794, 138.5706571 Near Orion Plaza. A bar.

• Music Box Marunouchi 1-15-8 35.6625688, 138.5704077 Near Orion Plaza. ☎ +81 55-235-5526 - A bar.

• Club Goa Ueda Bldg, 1-1-9 Marunouchi 35.6631112, 138.5697458 Below The Rink.

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