If you are visiting Yamanashi Prefecture why not drop by Kofu Castle. It's just a 3 minute walk from the south gate of Kofu Station. Kofu Castle, also known as Maizurujo Park, has been designated as an official historical site of Yamanashi Prefecture. Kofu Station used to be a part of the castle, but in 1897 it was decided that the two enclosures of the castle (Yakatakuruwa and Shimizukuruwa) be dismantled so that they could build the train station.
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Kofu Castle - Maizurujo Park
A Yamanashi prefecture historical site

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Steps leading to the Honmaru Enclosure

Kofu Castle also known as the Maizurujo Park

Inari Yagura - Inside this building are artifacts and pictures. It's free; you don't have to pay to get inside.

You can see the snow capped Mt. Fuji from the castle

Pink cherry blossoms were still in bloom.

Beautiful view of the park

The caste's stone wall structure focuses on the strength of the stone wall's corners.

Tenshudai, the castle's highest watchtower.

At the top of the watchtower.

View of the Honmaru enclosure from the watchtower.

Some of the artifacts inside Inari Yagura
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