Koshu

Kōshū (甲州市 Kōshū-shi) is in the north of the Yamanashi Prefecture, in Japan. Kōshū is famous for its viticulture and wines.

• Kōshū city Sightseeing Association, 1085-1 Enzan-Kamiozo, ☏ +81 553-32-2111.  
  • 35.705411138.7346211 Enzan st. Branch (塩山駅観光案内所), 1720 Enzan-Kamiozo, ☏ +81 553 33 5958. 09:00-16:00.  
  • 35.672379138.7431192 Katsunuma Budōkyō st. Branch (勝沼ぶどう郷駅観光案内所), 3052 Katsunumacho-Hishiyama, ☏ +81 553 44 5622. 09:00-16:00.  

The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site with integrated Google Translate.

From Tokyo on the JR Chuo Line, taking limited express trains from Shinjuku to Enzan st (塩山駅). Local trains at half the price and an extra hour of traveling to Katsunuma Budōkyō st. (勝沼ぶどう郷駅). Interchange at JR Takao for Kofu. The Chuo Line takes Suica cards.

There are highway buses depart from the terminal in Shinjuku, in holiday operated Kōshū wine liner (甲州ワインライナー) to Katsunuma area, in weekday, Chūō highway bus Kofu line buses via Kōshū (Katsunuma bus stop at near Katsunuma IC).

Katsunuma round trip bus (勝沼周遊バス) operated only High season, go around wineries. And Enzan st has a network of buses.

Gururin (ぐるりん) a bike-share scheme in Kōshū. One day ¥1,000, or ¥100 per 30 minutes.

• 35.655944138.7431671 Daizen-ji Temple (大善寺). Daizen-ji is a Buddhist temple best known for its Main Hall (Kondō), a National Treasure built in 1286 during the Kamakura period. The hall is one of the oldest surviving wooden temple buildings in Yamanashi Prefecture and is an unusually well-preserved example of medieval Japanese architecture. The temple is also known for its association with grape cultivation and is sometimes called the "Grape Temple." The surrounding countryside, on the eastern slopes of the Kōfu Basin, adds to its appeal.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 35.729917138.7137782 Erin-ji Temple (恵林寺). Erin-ji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple associated with the warlord Takeda Shingen, who made it his family temple. Founded in the 14th century, it is known for its traditional gardens, historic buildings and connection to the Takeda clan. After Shingen's death, the temple became a place of commemoration for the famous warrior. In 1582, it was burned by forces of Oda Nobunaga, and its abbot, Kaisen, died after refusing to flee. The temple was later rebuilt. Its grounds include Shingen's memorial hall and a landscaped garden.  (updated Oct 2026)

There are over 10 wineries at Kōshū Katsunuma area. The main grape is Koshu white wine.

Koshu Valley is a semi-official English-language information site mainly for wines, supported by the local chamber of commerce.

Peaches, cherries, strawberries and other fruits are grown in the area.

• 35.736146138.853211 Kaizansou (介山荘), Daibosatsutoge Enzan-Kamihagihara, ☏ +81 90 3147 5429, fax: +81 533 33 2843. ¥4,200.  

There are some ryokans at Enzan hot spring.

• Yamanashi
• Fuefuki
• Kofu
• Tabayama
• Kosuge
• Otsuki
• Tsuru
• Fujiyoshida
• Uenohara

• 35.9138.7166673 Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park (秩父多摩甲斐国立公園).  

Nagoya ← Kofu ←	W  E	→ Otsuki → Tokyo
Nagoya ← Kofu ←	W  E	→ Otsuki → Tokyo
Kofu ←	S  E	→ Otsuki → Hachioji
Chichibu ←	N  S	→ Kofu
Kofu ←	W  E	→ Okutama → Hachioji