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Fuji Yoshida City (located at the foot of Mt. Fuji) holds this annual 2 day festival to honor the goddess of Mt Fuji on August 26th. Beginning at 2pm at Fuji Sengen Shrine, two omikoshi (portable Shinto shrines) are carried through torch lined streets. Festival goers can also enjoy Japanese taiko drums and Fuji Yoshida's famous udon noodles during the festival. Fuji Yoshida is accessible by the Fuji Kyu train line.
久遠寺
This scenic temple is the head temple of the Nichiren Shū sect of Buddhism.
甲府城
Split in half by Kofu Station itself Kofu Castle does not rank as one of the greatest castles in Japan however it is nonetheless a beautiful place, particularly in cherry blossom season.