knowledge Overview
Yamanashi is a first-level administrative division of Japan in the Chubu region. Its area is about 4,465 km2 and its population about 0.0 million (2024), with its capital at Kofu.
History
The home province of Takeda Shingen in the Sengoku era; Kofu domain and shogunal lands followed in the Edo period, and the prefecture was created in 1871.
Geography and industry
Wine, grapes and peaches flourish; the Fuji Five Lakes (Kawaguchiko, Lake Yamanaka), Shosenkyo Gorge, Takeda Shrine and Kuon-ji on Mount Minobu are the tourism centers.
Transport
Tokaido Shinkansen does not pass through, but the Chuo Main Line limited expresses Azusa and Kaiji link it with Shinjuku; Kawaguchiko Station is the gateway to Mt. Fuji sightseeing.