Yamanashi Prefecture

Yamanashi Prefecture stretches across 4,465 square kilometers of land, surrounded by Mount Fuji, national parks, lakes, and multiple mountain ranges.

The region transformed from a feudal domain controlled by the Takeda clan in the 16th century into a major agricultural and industrial center after the Meiji Restoration.

The prefecture maintains traditional festivals throughout the year, including the Shingen Festival at Kofu Castle and the Fujiyoshida Fire Festival.

Regular train connections from Tokyo provide direct access to Kofu city, while local buses connect visitors to Mount Fuji viewing spots and fruit farms.

Yamanashi leads Japan's wine production with over 80 wineries and maintains extensive orchards of Japanese pear trees, which inspired its name.

Location: Japan

Capital city: Kofu

Shares border with: Nagano Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Tokyo, Saitama Prefecture

Website: https://pref.yamanashi.jp/foreign

GPS coordinates: 35.66414,138.56842

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07