Yamanashi Prefecture has 27 municipalities (13 cities, 8 towns, 6 villages). All of them have town stories to read.
Boundaries: National Land Numerical Information (N03)Lakes: National Land Numerical Information (Lake Data), MLIT. Processed by Machigatari. Prepared with the approval of the Director-General of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, using its Digital Map 25000 (Spatial Data Framework) and Digital Map 25000 (Place Names and Public Facilities). (承認番号 平27情使、第585号)
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19201 ／ Chuhoku
Kofu City
こうふし
A kofun on record as a gunpowder store.
Manjumori Kofun
Population
189,591
5-year change
−1.8%
to Shinjuku
85 min
A castleMountainsA river runs through万寿森古墳天津司舞
Click to open Kofu City.
19202 ／ Fuji-Tobu
Fujiyoshida City
ふじよしだし
Horses' tracks tell the town's fortune.
Yabusame, Omuro Sengen Shrine
Population
46,530
5-year change
−5%
to Shinjuku
102 min
Shinjuku 107 min
World Heritage siteFamous festivalMountainsOld streetscape富士吉田
Click to open Fujiyoshida City.
19204 ／ Fuji-Tobu
Tsuru City
つるし
Water crosses a river on a brick bridge.
Komahashi Ochiai Aqueduct
Population
31,016
5-year change
−3.1%
to Shinjuku
85 min
MountainsA river runs throughNatural springsCastle town駒橋発電所落合水路橋
Click to open Tsuru City.
19205 ／ Kyōtō
Yamanashi City
やまなしし
Boiler and hydrants in a Japanese house.
Former Nezu Family Residence
Population
33,435
5-year change
−4.9%
to Shinjuku
83 min
National TreasureMany shrines and templesFruit growingMountains山梨市
Click to open Yamanashi City.
19206 ／ Fuji-Tobu
Otsuki City
おおつきし
Stacked beams reach out from both banks.
Saruhashi, hane-ki bridge
Population
22,512
5-year change
−11.4%
to Shinjuku
58 min
MountainsA river runs throughMountain climbing猿橋刎木
Click to open Otsuki City.
19207 ／ Chuhoku
Nirasaki City
にらさきし
Ramparts ring the space inside the gate.
Shinpu Castle Ruins, Inui Gate
Population
29,067
5-year change
−5.3%
to Shinjuku
95 min
A castleMountainsA river runs throughPost townMany shrines and temples
Click to open Nirasaki City.
19208 ／ Chuhoku
Minami-Alps City
みなみあるぷすし
Seen from above, a shogi-piece dike.
Shogigashira, Midai River dikes
Population
69,459
5-year change
−1.9%
to Shinjuku
156 min
MountainsA river runs throughFruit growingFamous festival御勅使川旧堤防
Click to open Minami-Alps City.
19209 ／ Chuhoku
Hokuto City
ほくとし
A triangular stone parts water in three.
Sanbuichi Spring
Population
44,053
5-year change
−2.3%
to Shinjuku
111 min
Natural springsMountainsHighlands三分一湧水八ヶ岳南麓高原湧水群
Click to open Hokuto City.
19210 ／ Chuhoku
Kai City
かいし
Late Muromachi traits show in the eaves.
Yakushi Hall, Kosho-ji Temple
Population
75,313
5-year change
+1.2%
Many shrines and templesA river runs throughMountains光照寺薬師堂信玄堤
Click to open Kai City.
19211 ／ Kyōtō
Fuefuki City
ふえふきし
A shrine keeps a district name's lore.
Yamanashioka Shrine
Population
66,947
5-year change
−3.8%
to Shinjuku
87 min
MountainsHot springsFruit growingMany shrines and temples山梨岡神社
Click to open Fuefuki City.
19212 ／ Fuji-Tobu
Uenohara City
うえのはらし
Streamers and a drum make a room a hall.
Mushono Dainembutsu, Furyu-odori
Population
22,669
5-year change
−8.6%
MountainsMountain climbingFamous festivalLocal cuisinePost town
Click to open Uenohara City.
19213 ／ Kyōtō
Koshu City
こうしゅうし
Shogunate herb house, two-tier roof.
Kanzo-yashiki, Old Takano House
Population
29,237
5-year change
−7.7%
to Shinjuku
78 min
MountainsNational TreasureOld streetscapeMany shrines and templesFruit growing
Click to open Koshu City.
19214 ／ Chuhoku
Chuo City
ちゅうおうし
The wall: tile below, plaster above.
Former Koikawa Post Office
Population
31,216
5-year change
+0.3%
to Kofu
13 min
A river runs throughPlainsAn odd landmark旧小井川郵便局王塚古墳
Click to open Chuo City.
19346 ／ Kyonan
Ichikawamisato Town
いちかわみさとちょう
A mountain lake was a Fuji water site.
Lake Shibire, Inner Eight Lakes
Population
14,700
5-year change
−6.2%
to Kofu
20 min
A lakeMountainsA river runs through四尾連湖内八海
Click to open Ichikawamisato Town.
19364 ／ Kyonan
Hayakawa Town
はやかわちょう
Older strata ride up over newer strata.
Itoigawa-Shizuoka Tectonic Line
Population
1,098
5-year change
+2.8%
to Minobu
49 min
MountainsA river runs throughOld streetscapeTraditional crafts糸魚川-静岡構造線
Click to open Hayakawa Town.
19365 ／ Kyonan
Minobu Town
みのぶちょう
One town has three national ginkgos.
Ohatsuki ginkgo, Minobu's three
Population
10,663
5-year change
−15.8%
to Shizuoka
83 min
Kofu 48 min
Many shrines and templesAn odd landmarkMountainsオハツキイチョウ本国寺
Click to open Minobu Town.
19366 ／ Kyonan
Nanbu Town
なんぶちょう
Original cusped windows still remain.
Saionji Temple Buddha Hall
Population
7,156
5-year change
−11.3%
to Shizuoka
70 min
Kofu 60 min
MountainsA river runs throughMany shrines and temples最恩寺最恩寺仏殿
Click to open Nanbu Town.
19368 ／ Kyonan
Fujikawa Town
ふじかわちょう
Up the slope stands a gate 25 m high.
Myoho-ji Temple, main gate
Population
14,219
5-year change
−7%
to Shinjuku
165 min
MountainsA river runs throughPost town妙法寺権現堂遺跡
Click to open Fujikawa Town.
19384 ／ Chuhoku
Showa Town
しょうわちょう
English and kanji signs flank the door.
Sugiura House, former clinic
Population
20,909
5-year change
+7.2%
to Kofu
17 min
PlainsNatural springsA river runs through杉浦家住宅杉浦醫院
Click to open Showa Town.
19422 ／ Fuji-Tobu
Doshi Village
どうしむら
Upstream, falls with male and female names.
Osutaki and Mesutaki
Population
1,607
5-year change
−7.8%
MountainsA river runs throughCampingFishingMountain climbing
Click to open Doshi Village.
19423 ／ Fuji-Tobu
Nishikatsura Town
にしかつらちょう
Local believers set statues, they say.
Hachijuhachi Daishi, Mitsutoge
Population
4,041
5-year change
−6.9%
to Shinjuku
140 min
MountainsA river runs throughNatural springsMountain climbing八十八大師
Click to open Nishikatsura Town.
19424 ／ Fuji-Tobu
Oshino Village
おしのむら
This pond wells up 2.2 m³ a second.
Wakuike Pond, Oshino Hakkai
Population
9,237
5-year change
+3%
to Shinjuku
129 min
Natural springsWorld Heritage siteHighlandsA river runs through忍野八海
Click to open Oshino Village.
19425 ／ Fuji-Tobu
Yamanakako Village
やまなかこむら
Through the cleft three times, luck comes, they say.
Ishiwari Shrine's great rock
Population
5,179
5-year change
−0.6%
to Shinjuku
131 min
A lakeMountainsA river runs throughHighlandsCool summers
MountainsA river runs throughNatural springsHot springsMountain climbing
Click to open Kosuge Village.
19443 ／ Fuji-Tobu
Tabayama Village
たばやまむら
Three lions dance around the village.
Sasara-jishi, Gion Festival
Population
530
5-year change
−5.9%
to Okutama
54 min
MountainsA river runs throughFamous festivalMountain climbingFishing
Click to open Tabayama Village.
Lakes: National Land Numerical Information (Lake Data), MLIT. Processed by Machigatari. Prepared with the approval of the Director-General of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, using its Digital Map 25000 (Spatial Data Framework) and Digital Map 25000 (Place Names and Public Facilities). (承認番号 平27情使、第585号)
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