Location: Kofu
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Kōfu (甲府市, Kōfu-shi, Japanese: [ko̞ːɸɯᵝ]) is the capital city of Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan.
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1. Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
The Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art opened to the public in 1978. Today, we continues the commitment to promote art culture. Starting with the first acquisition, Jean-François Millet's The Sower, the museum has expanded its collection including other works by Millet, other Barbizon School artists and major European landscape artists. The museum has thus come to be known as the "museum of Millet". Furthermore, we have rich collections of modern and comtemporary Japanese artists. Thanks to many individuals' generous donations, today the museum's collection amounts to approximately 10,000 works. In 2004, the South Wing was added to the main building, offering more space for exhibitions, additionally in 2009, Millet Wing has opened, which is especially for works by Millet and Barbizon School artists.
2. Takeda Shrine
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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.
3. Zenkoji Temple
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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.
4. Shosen Valley
5. Shosen Gorge Ropeway
6. Maizuru Castle Park
7. Takeda Shingen Statue
8. Kofu Castle
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