Kokubo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maizuru Castle Park
After visiting Maizuru Castle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kofu. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.
Activities
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip
Tokyo ⇔ Lake Kawaguchi Bus Tickets (One-way/Round-trip)
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Oshino Hakkai & Gotemba Outlets 1Day Bus Tour
Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka
Tokyo: Instagram-Worthy Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko Day Trip
Mt. Fuji Tours to Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka Onsen English Guide
Our pick of the best Kokubo Hotel Deals
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort
No parking but in Japan why would you even have a car so 10/10
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Fuji Kawaguchiko Ohashi
Excellent stay!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
Every thing is good
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen
An excellent Japanese experience with an eight course dinner every night and an amazing breakfast buffet. The Japanese hospitality and service is legendary at these ryokens.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Fuji View Hotel
We had a lovely stay at the Fuji View Hotel. You can choose a room facing either Mt. Fuji or Lake Kawaguchi, though the actual view depends on the weather. The breakfast buffet was excellent, with a wide range of both Japanese and Western options. The hotel is easily accessible from Kawaguchiko Station ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Kasuitei Ohya
Very nice and clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kokubo
Tokugyo
Tokugyo might not have many top sights, but Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Geijutsunomori Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kamiimaicho
While there might not be top attractions in Kamiimaicho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kose Sports Park and Yamanashi Prefectural Office.
Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Central and surrounding area, you can visit Maizuru Castle and Yamanashi Prefectural Office.
Marunouchi
If you're spending some time in Marunouchi, Takeda Shingen Statue and Maizuru Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Shimokajiyamachi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shimokajiyamachi and surrounding area, you can visit Kose Sports Park and Yamanashi Prefectural Office.
Kitaguchi
If you're spending some time in Kitaguchi, Sadoya Winery and Kofu Fujimura Memorial are top sights worth seeing.
