8 Mysterious Rocks at Hachiman Jinja Cathy Cawood A tree filled slope behind Hachiman Shrine in Kofu is full of tumbled rocks that seem to be a ruin of some sort.
16 Kai-Zenkoji Cathy Cawood Temple in Kofu City, Yamanashi, established by Takeda Shingen with a large gate and main hall, and an outstanding koi pond.
14 Fujimura Memorial Hall Cathy Cawood Fuji Memorial Hall near Kofu JR Station used to be a school house, and is one of the earliest Western style buildings in Japan.
9 Culture Kyosho-ji on Takeda Michi Cathy Cawood Small Kofu temple on the way to Takeda Shrine with a wabi-sabi atmosphere enhanced by crumbling plaster, uneven stepping stones and old tiles.
7 Activities Canyoning Adventure in Yamanashi C. Rio Nishi Zawa Kei Koku just happens to be my favorite canyon in all of Japan.
Activities Shosenkyo Gorge Todd Wojnowski Shosenkyo Gorge is easily accessed from Kofu Station (JR East Chuo Main... Be sure to note the time of the last bus heading back to Kofu Station.
15 Takeda Shrine Cathy Cawood Kofu shrine dating from late Meiji was built on the ruins of Takeda Shingen's fortified home, and has a museum with artifacts related to the samurai