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Kofu

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Kofu?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kofu month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kofu are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and July the wettest (about 222 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January10.6-0.7728.4
February11.60.1998.6
March15.13.11688.9
April19.57.61619.7
May22.812.51819.5
June25.516.92219.3
July29.421.12229.7
August30.722.314110.5
September26.819.11688.8
October21.112.21988.0
November16.96.0868.3
December13.01.8588.2

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Current public leadership

  • Masanobu Miyajima

    Wikidata currently records this person as Kofu's head of government. Japanese politician.

  • Yūichi Higuchi

    Wikidata currently records this person as Kofu's head of government. Mayor of Kōfu.

People associated with this place

  • Hidetoshi Nakata

    Wikidata records Kofu as this person's place of birth. Japanese association football player.

  • Naoko Takeuchi

    Wikidata records Kofu as this person's place of birth. Japanese manga artist (born 1967).

  • Saiki Atsumi

    lead singer of the rock band Band-Maid

  • Naoto Fukasawa

    industrial designer

  • Banjō Ginga

    voice actor

Historical figures

  • Masanobu Miyajima

    Former mayor of Kofu whose municipal administration was succeeded by Yūichi Higuchi.

Local business and employers

  • University of Yamanashi

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kofu. University in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

  • Yamanashi Broadcasting System

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kofu. Broadcasting station by Yamanashi prefecture.

  • Chateraise

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kofu. Confectionery store chain based in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan.

  • Yamanashi Chuo Bank

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kofu. Japanese regional bank based in Kofu City.

  • Yamanashi Kōtsū

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kofu. Japanese bus company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Yamanashi Nichinichi Shimbun

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Kofu. Local newspaper.

  • FM Fuji

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Kofu. Radio station in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

  • Yamanashi Broadcasting System

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Kofu. Broadcasting station by Yamanashi prefecture.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Kofu, in brief

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02 · History

How Kofu took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kofu

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kofu

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kofu

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kofu

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kofu

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kofu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kofu

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Kofu located and what are its coordinates?

Kofu is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.6667, 138.5667, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kofu?

Kofu has a recorded population of approximately 189,591 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kofu?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kofu include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kofu?

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