Minobu

Minobu is a mountain town in Minamikoma District within south-central Yamanashi Prefecture and occupies a large territory shaped by river valleys and peaks. The Fuji River flows through the area while Mount Minobu and Lake Motosu mark the landscape.

The town was established as an independent municipality in 1931 and underwent major expansion in 2004 through the merger of two neighboring communities. This consolidation shaped its current boundaries and combined local identities.

Kuon-ji Temple serves as the principal sanctuary of the Nichiren Buddhist sect and draws followers who come to pray and observe religious ceremonies. The site reflects the deep spiritual traditions that shape daily life in the town.

The Minobu Line run by the Central Japan Railway connects the town through stations at Kai-Ōshima, Minobu, and Shionosawa to wider transportation routes. Visitors can reach surrounding areas and major cities by train.

Nakayama Kinzan preserves remnants of a gold mine dating to the Sengoku period and holds designation as a National Historic Site. The location reveals how mining shaped the region's past.

Location: Minamikoma district

Inception: July 1, 1889

Reference: 193658

Shares border with: Shizuoka, Kofu, Ichikawamisato, Nanbu, Fujikawa, Hayakawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Fujinomiya

Website: https://town.minobu.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.46747,138.44244

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:45