About Kofu and Isawa Onsen area

Kofu City, the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, is surrounded by Southern Japan Alps and has flourished as a castle town since the old days. Kofu is deeply associated with Takeda Shingen, a famous general from the Warring States Period. The area has many sightseeing spots connected to Takeda Shingen. Currently, Kofu City is known not only for the economic, cultural and industrial center in Yamanashi Prefecture, but also for its stunning beauty of nature, including the most beautiful valley in Japan, Mitake-Shosenkyo.
Isawa area is located in the east of the Kofu basin and well known for the highest peach and grape production in Japan.

Shosenkyo Gorge

Known for its amazing scenery with seasonal landscape, such as cherry blossoms, azalea and colored leaves, its hiking trails with picturesque cliffs and waterfalls fascinate people all over the world. Especially, beautiful autumn landscape in grand nature has been receiving favorable reputation. It is with a large difference in elevation, we can enjoy the beautiful autumn colors for more than one month. The hiking trail is pleasant and easy one with fantastic viewpoints. Other than, hiking, Shosenkyo Ropeway up to the top offers amazing views of Mt. Fuji, the very interesting Arakawa Dam and Nosen Lake.

 Access to Shosenkyo Gorge
Shisenkyo Gorge is located outside of central city of Kofu and would be perfect destination for a day trip from Tokyo.
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal ⇒ (Highway Bus Reservation) ⇒ Kofu Station ⇒ (Yamanashi Kotsu Bus) ⇒ Shosenkyo Gorge
*From Kofu station, please take a bus bound for "Shosenkyo" from the bus stop No.4 at South Exit Bus Terminal.