Koshu - city in Yamanashi prefecure, Japan
Kōshū ( Kōshū-shi) is in the north of the Yamanashi Prefecture, in Japan. Kōshū is famous for its viticulture and wines.
Understand
- Kōshū city Sightseeing Association, 1085-1 Enzan-Kamiozo, +81 553-32-2111.
- Enzan st. Branch (塩山駅観光案内所), 1720 Enzan-Kamiozo, 35.705411°, 138.734621°, +81 553 33 5958. 09:00-16:00.
- Katsunuma Budōkyō st. Branch (勝沼ぶどう郷駅観光案内所), 3052 Katsunumacho-Hishiyama, 35.672379°, 138.743119°, +81 553 44 5622. 09:00-16:00.
Get in
By train
From Tokyo on the JR Chuo Line, taking limited express trains from Shinjuku to Enzan st (). Local trains at half the price and an extra hour of traveling to Katsunuma Budōkyō st. (). Interchange at JR Takao for Kofu. The Chuo Line takes Suica cards.
By bus
There are highway buses depart from the terminal in Shinjuku, in holiday operated Kōshū wine liner () to Katsunuma area, in weekday, Chūō highway bus Kofu line buses via Kōshū (Katsunuma bus stop at near Katsunuma IC).
Get around
By bus
Katsunuma round trip bus () operated only High season, go around wineries. And Enzan st has a network of buses.
By bicycle
Gururin () a bike-share scheme in Kōshū. One day ¥1,000, or ¥100 per 30 minutes.
See
Do
Taste wine
There are over 10 wineries at Kōshū Katsunuma area. The main grape is Koshu white wine.
Orchards
Peaches, cherries, strawberries and other fruits are grown in the area.
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
- Kaizansou (介山荘), Daibosatsutoge Enzan-Kamihagihara, 35.736146°, 138.853210°, +81 90 3147 5429. ¥4,200
Mid-range
There are some ryokans at Enzan hot spring.
Connect
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Yamanashi Prefecture
Primary administrative division