This hot spring resort has ties to the Sengoku period warlord, Takeda Shingen. It is also known as a place where famous writers such as Showa-era literary giants Osamu Dazai, Masuji Ibuse, and Seicho Matsumoto came to write. A variety of accommodations are available, from hotels patronized by the Imperial family to business hotels, and its convenient access, just 10 minutes from the station, is a major draw.

This new tourist spot recreates the bustling atmosphere of Kofu's castle town during the Edo period. Besides shopping, eating, and experiencing local culture, the charm of Koedo Hanakoji lies in its historical streetscape, with rows of traditional townhouses, lanterns, and cobblestone alleys.