Kōfu Station, Railway interchange station in Marunouchi, Japan
Kōfu Station is a railway interchange in Marunouchi, Japan, operated by JR East and JR Central. The facility has three platforms serving trains on the Chūō Main Line and the Minobu Line.
The Ministry of Railways opened the station on June 11, 1903, to connect Yamanashi Prefecture to the national rail network. Freight operations ended on February 1, 1984, and the facility has since focused solely on passenger trains.
The station takes its name from the old castle town and serves as a gateway to the surrounding vineyards and orchards of Yamanashi Prefecture. Travelers often use it as a starting point for trips to Mount Fuji and the hot springs in the region.
Azusa and Kaiji trains connect the station directly to Shinjuku Station in about 90 minutes. The platforms are accessible from the main entrance via stairs and elevators, and signage in multiple languages helps with orientation.
The station stands just a short walk from the ruins of Kōfu Castle, once the seat of the Takeda clan. On clear days, Mount Fuji is visible on the western horizon from the platform.
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