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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shosenkyo Gorge is a deep valley in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, known for its landscape of steep granite cliffs, oddly shaped rocks, and clear streams. Designated a national scenic spot, it has long been beloved by haiku poets and writers. It offers walking trails, observation decks, and a ropeway...

Kofu Castle (Maizuru Castle) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kofu Castle (also known as Maizuru Castle) is a castle ruin located in the center of Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and is now maintained as Maizuru Castle Park. Following the former castle (Tsugane and Tsutsujigasaki Castle) that was the center of Kai Province during the Sengoku period, it was converted into a castle and a castle during the Edo period...

Takeda Shrine (Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Takeda Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the Sengoku period daimyo Takeda Shingen (1521–1573) and is located on the site of Tsutsujigasaki Castle in the center of Kofu City. Tsutsujigasaki Castle was the residence of the Takeda clan, and even today its earthworks, dry moats, and other structures remain...