On Friday December 22nd, I had a holiday due to the Emperor's birthday on Saturday, so I took a three day castle holiday, using my Seishun 18 Kippu. I left on the 6:08 am train.
I could see Mt. Fuji from the train.
I got off the train in Kofu and the castle area was only a short walk from the train station. The castle here was originally established in 1582.
Inside the Turret is a small museum.
After visiting Kofu, I returned to the train station and headed to Matsumoto.
(If you are interested in Japanese Castles, check out my Castle Page to see the castles I've visited.)
Hi Pamela,lots of wonderful pics my friend ,its good that they have english on the signs as well for you,hope you have a lovely day xx
ReplyDeleteI learn so much from your blog - I didn't know there was a castle in Kofu.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your interesting trip with us. It seems that you had a lovely day for it too.
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Pamela: What a beautiful trip you had, thank-you for sharing with us.
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Catherine
How nice of the Emperor to give everyone a day off for his birthday. Kofu castle looks interesting - do you know why there are so many dragon fish?
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