Kōfu (甲府市, Kōfu-shi) is the capital city of Yamanashi, Japan.
As of March 1, 2006, the city now has an estimated population of 201,184. The total area is 212.41km².
Kōfu has been reputed through the years as a center where politics, economics, and culture have flourished. Rich in historical landmarks related to Takeda Shingen, the city also boasts museums, cultural centers, the famed and historic Yumura Onsen, and precious gem museums which displ...
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Kōfu (甲府市, Kōfu-shi) is the capital city of Yamanashi, Japan.
As of March 1, 2006, the city now has an estimated population of 201,184. The total area is 212.41km².
Kōfu has been reputed through the years as a center where politics, economics, and culture have flourished. Rich in historical landmarks related to Takeda Shingen, the city also boasts museums, cultural centers, the famed and historic Yumura Onsen, and precious gem museums which display many examples from Kōfu's jewelry industry. The city is well-known for its natural splendor; two-thirds of the city area comprises mountains and forests.
Kōfu's name means "capital of Kai Province." During the Sengoku period, it was the stronghold of Takeda Shingen.
The origin of the name of Kōfu is related to the ancestral name of Yamanashi Prefecture, as well as to the city's geographical location. Centuries ago, the area which today is referred to as Yamanashi Prefecture, was once known as Kai Province. At that time, the geographical...
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