Location: Kofu
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Kōfu (甲府市, Kōfu-shi, Japanese: [ko̞ːɸɯᵝ]) is the capital city of Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan.
Restaurants in Kofu
1. Seigan-ji Temple
2. Entakuji Temple
3. Yasaburo Gongen
4. Takeda Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By 746mitchm
There used to be a big clan’s castle in this Takeda Shrine’s area. In 16th century in Japan when the country was separated many clans under the feudalism with many civil wars, there was one of the strongest feudal warlord called Takeda Shingen in this Kofu area. He had a big castle here and you can see many structures of the castle including big moat around it. This shrine has a small museum where you can enjoy many samurai’s armors and helmets.
5. Zenkoji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By 798keviny - Victorville, United States
It will be great to read some history of Takeda Shingen from the war period in Japan prior to visiting the temple. A totally historical place that continue to play import religious roles in the neighborhood. The dark room located at the basement is kind of scary to me.
