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The shrine, which has a large roof, is graceful, and the building painted in vermilion is reflected in the green trees in the background. The sacred treasure is a crystal "fireball, water ball". In late April, the sacred tree [Ukon] cherry blossoms on the precincts give rare golden flowers. It is said that if you pray for the lifelong protection of crystal in front of Ukon cherry blossoms, you will be blessed with a lifetime of money.

It began when Takeda Shingen was afraid of the burning of Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano during the Battle of Kawanakajima in the first year of Eiroku (1558), and moved the Honson and the Buddhist temples of the Buddha. It holds a large number of cultural objects in Buddha statues and architectural objects, but especially the Kindō (Important Cultural Property), which is 27m high in Shiki-zukuri, which was rebuilt during the Edo period, and the Shumokanen (Important Cultural Property), which is a must.

One of the best plum gardens in Yamanashi Prefecture, close to JR Sakaori Station. Furoen was created in 1897 as a villa for a kimono dealer, Masauemon Okumura. It is located in the eastern part of the Kōfu Basin, with a total area of about 50,000 square meters, and has about 30 kinds of plums and about 2000 plums in bloom. Along the maintained promenade, there are the hermitages of Nagakaku and Kiraku-an, a stand that sells pickled plums using plum fruits collected in the park, and a plum temple dedicated to Michizane Sugawara. From the observatory, you can overlook Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps beyond the flowers. Cherry blossoms, southern heaven, azaleas, autumn leaves and peonies are also cultivated and dressed for walks.

It is on the way to Lake Chiyoda, located in the northern part of Kofu City. There is an observation square nearby, and you can see the Kofu Basin.

The "Kurotama" 4 pieces, 594 yen, released in 1929, is still loved by a wide range of generations. A nominase made of blue endo bean uguisu paste and wrapped in brown sugar yokan. In 2014, three pieces of "charadama" for Imoto was born 648 yen. A new-style Japanese confectionery made by using the specialty of Hokuto, Yamanashi, Japan. You can also eat freshly made black balls at the demonstration corner.

A specialty store for the Koshu specialty ababi-no-boiled shellfish, which is transmitted from the Edo period. It is a processed food made by pickled abalone thick with meat in soy sauce, which was carried by horse in a wooden barrel, but while it was being shaken, the scent of the tree was subtly imbued to grow into a flavorful food, it said. 80g 5400 yen with mini barrel.

Leather crafts patterned with colored lacquer are printed on tanned deer leather. It was conceived in the late Edo period by Tokuso of Injitsuya, based on what used to serve as a decoration for armor and armor. Strong and soft, the popularity of bags is high. From 5830 yen to purse bag, 1870 yen to coin change. There are also series products for women. The Indo Museum (entrance 200 yen) is attached to the second floor.

After the fall of the Takeda clan, the castle was built by the order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and during the Edo period, the "Kofu Castle" flourished as a base of governance, including a direct area of the shogunate. It is also known as "Maizuru Castle", and now a part of the site of the Kofu Castle is maintained as "Maizuru Castle Park", making it a place for citizens to relax. Great attractions, such as the restored Inari and Iron Gate, and the historically valuable stone walls. It is also a park known as a place of cherry blossoms.

A statue of Shingen in front of the south exit of JR Kofu Station. It was completed in 1969 and relocated to its current location on the west side of the station building in 1985. The height of the statue, including the granite pedestal, is 6.2m, and the weight is 5t. Popular as a memorial shooting spot.

It is located on the northern outskirts of Yumura Onsen, and is said to have been opened by Hiroho Daishi in Datong 3rd year (808). It is famous as an evil Jizo, and the evil Jizo Festival is held on February 13 and 14. The Jizo-do (Important Cultural Property), where the main temple is housed, has been renovated several times, but is valuable as a transmission of the architectural style of the late Muromachi period. It is said that Hiroho Daishi discovered the yū of Yumura Onsen in the area of the temple at the time. In 2008, the year of rebirth was reached in the year 1200. On the fourth Saturday of every month at 10 o'clock, we have a secret buddha (free participation, free entry and exit).