Title: Central Travel Guide: Best of Central, Kofu Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Hotels.d913924999717437440.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kofu](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kofu.d6140108.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Central Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central.d913924999717437440.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central.d913924999717437440.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Travel Guide ## Kofu ![Maizurujo Park which includes views, a city and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621585428141/09f22c25-b962-4294-8891-b5fd67688505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maizurujo Park which includes views, a city and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621585428141/09f22c25-b962-4294-8891-b5fd67688505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maizurujo Park featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621585428141/06a2e4b5-7abe-4c9c-9442-d6ad90854c8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maizurujo Park showing a park as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621585428141/bc1f330f-2335-4b93-b0c5-e1b04aa53258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maizurujo Park which includes street scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621585428141/0a742e59-0573-49e4-8c80-e53636cdd384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kofu travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kofu.dx6140108) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773549/a709f1bc-5a2a-4e25-971e-db9181e39db5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art A major art museum in Kofu, Japan, features works by top Japanese artists alongside its well-known collection of Barbizon paintings. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamanashi-Prefectural-Museum-Of-Art-Kofu.d553248621532773549.Attraction) ![Shosenkyo Ropeway which includes a gondola and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773586/c19093a9-a253-4ffd-b683-41a7fe3f6ebc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shosenkyo Ropeway You can take time to visit Shosenkyo Ropeway during your travels to Shosenkyo. Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shosenkyo-Ropeway-Kofu.d553248621532773586.Attraction) ![Kai Zenkoji Temple showing a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773556/824f7146-a69b-43d7-acf3-fc064b83a3a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kai Zenkoji Temple After visiting Kai Zenkoji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kofu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kai-Zenkoji-Temple-Kofu.d553248621532773556.Attraction) ![Takeda Shingen Statue which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621565948046/d241d52d-e74d-49ff-913a-006a8dc2f9ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Takeda Shingen Statue Find out about the history of Kofu when you take a trip to Takeda Shingen Statue. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takeda-Shingen-Statue-Kofu.d553248621565948046.Attraction) ![Chubu which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6270667/5da5915f-c5f5-4c7d-8ac5-8872678975c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maizuru Castle Learn about the local history of Kofu when you spend time at Maizuru Castle. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maizuru-Castle-Kofu.d6270667.Attraction) ![Kofu showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6270678/83434fc8-7a89-44d1-9740-e79eed1caa71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yamanashi Science Center You can browse the exhibits at Yamanashi Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kofu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamanashi-Science-Center-Kofu.d6270678.Attraction) ### Things to do ![All Inclusive Sake BRE and Winery Tour with View of Mt. Fuji](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49787950/0560dd8d-e79a-418e-b38c-394e1b7b2a39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### All Inclusive Winery Tour with View of Mt. Fuji £608 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/all-inclusive-winery-tour-with-view-of-mt-fuji.a49787950.activity-details) ![From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49982493/5c971bfa-36b8-44e9-9d26-8d6a0588cf23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip £44 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-tokyo-mount-fuji-sightseeing-one-day-trip.a49982493.activity-details) ![From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing Full Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50086268/49d0525b-ddef-4933-877c-4e36c82520da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing Full Day Trip £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-tokyo-mount-fuji-sightseeing-full-day-trip.a50086268.activity-details) ![Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49175583/28a84b2c-9e4e-41c8-92eb-27f04c0d826a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka £40 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-at-mt-fuji.a49175583.activity-details) ![Try Ice Cave Exploration](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/923074/da19535b-01ae-489f-8c5b-7638c77c4d3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Mt. Fuji Ice Cave in Aokigahara Forest £37 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-mt-fuji-ice-cave-in-aokigahara-forest.a923074.activity-details) ![Tokyo: Instagram-Worthy Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47430281/179e1462-d78e-49b9-954a-e5cedab5bbd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tokyo: Instagram-Worthy Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko Day Trip £34 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tokyo-instagram-worthy-mt-fuji-lake-kawaguchiko-day-trip.a47430281.activity-details) [See all activities in Kofu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kofu.d6140108.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Central ![Dormy Inn Kofu Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2693300/2693266/31f95cd2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Kofu Natural Hot Spring 1-14-3 Chuo Kofu Yamanashi-ken £53 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Kofu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Fabulous indoor/outdoor onsen baths open long hours (with snacks after!). Reception decor was tired and staff tired too. Otherwise friendly vibe, short walk to station. Good value and I would return. Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=2693266&PinnedHotelID=2693266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913924999717437440) ![HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16120000/16114300/16114229/d7c5303c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort Arakura 2654 Fujiyoshida Yamanashi £85 12 Feb - 13 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Fujiyoshida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,242 reviews) Very good Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=16114229&PinnedHotelID=16114229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913924999717437440) ![Toyoko Inn Fuji Kawaguchiko Ohashi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34920000/34915800/34915775/86778599_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Fuji Kawaguchiko Ohashi 294-1 Funatsu Fujikawaguchiko Yamanashi £52 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fujikawaguchiko. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,363 reviews) Great stay , plus the free breakfast and free shuttle bus to the station. Will definitely come back again. Staff are very polite and helpful. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=34915775&PinnedHotelID=34915775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913924999717437440) ![Highland Resort Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/990200/990130/11e12682_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Highland Resort Hotel & Spa 5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara Fujiyoshida Yamanashi-ken £97 4 Mar - 5 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Fujiyoshida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Very clean room, friendly staff and great food nearby. If you’re looking to hit the FujiQ Highland theme park, this is your best option. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=990130&PinnedHotelID=990130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913924999717437440) ![The Noborisaka Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26670000/26661600/26661540/w4022h3024x677y0-6afe6ff1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Noborisaka Hotel 6832 FUNATSU Fujikawaguchiko Yamanashi £62 10 Mar - 11 Mar Stay at this hotel in Fujikawaguchiko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fuji-Q Highland and Lake Kawaguchi are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews) The view of Mt Fuji, no fuss check in and check out, warm, clean. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=26661540&PinnedHotelID=26661540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913924999717437440) ![Fuji View Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2333500/2333483/dbc42680_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fuji View Hotel 511 Katsuyama Fujikawaguchiko Yamanashi-ken £178 10 Feb - 11 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Fujikawaguchiko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews) My favourite thing about the stay was the view. We had booked the mountain view and it just so happened that the day had clear skies which meant a fantastic view of Mt. Fuji. Staff was very friendly and spoke good enough English to get us settled in. The room itself was very clean and spacious. Our ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Marunouchi.dx913924133633589248) ![Kofu Fujimura Memorial featuring a statue or sculpture and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562274166/7581f1d0-df7c-4397-8301-7888053e0fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kitaguchi If you're spending some time in Kitaguchi, Sadoya Winery and Kofu Fujimura Memorial are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Kitaguchi.dx913925918544859136) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Asahi Though Asahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Takeda Shingen Statue and Yamanashi Prefectural Office. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Asahi.dx913926479472156672) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shiobe If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shiobe and surrounding area, you can visit Takeda Shingen Statue and Yamanashi Prefectural Office. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Shiobe.dx913927424478216192) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midorigaoka While there might not be top attractions in Midorigaoka, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Takeda Shrine and Takeda Shingen Statue. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Midorigaoka.dx913928141953679360) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kokubo When in Kokubo, you can plan a visit to Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Yamanashi Prefectural Office, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Kokubo.dx913932261815193600) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Central Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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