Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art is known as the “Museum of Jean-François Millet”, housing a collection of 70 works of Millet along with works of prominent Japanese artists, a collection of 10,000 artworks in all.
The museum is located in Geijutsu-no-Mori Park where visitors can enjoy strolling around sculptures by famous artists including Auguste Rodin with a magnificent view of Mount Fuji. The Rose Garden and Peony Garden in the park also fascinate visitors with their seasonal beauty.

世界的にも珍しい原石やクリスタルガラスを数多く展示しています。
宇宙空間をイメージした神秘的なトンネルが出迎えてくれる石とガラスの博物館では、生まれたままの美しさをもつ原石や、作品となった天然石を間近で堪能することができます。
その輝きはまさに圧巻です。
クリスタルミュージアムのショップ内では、数多くの石やガラスの製品を取り扱っていて、自分好みの商品を探すことができます。
また、自分の誕生石を使ったオリジナルアクセサリー作りも体験できます。

Chicken Motsuni is a dish of braised chicken offal with soy sauce and sugar. Local Izakayas and Soba noodle restaurants often offer this dish as a starter. The rich and flavoursome taste is a perfect pairing for sake or red wine!

Natural hot springs have been loved by Japanese people since ancient times, for being not only relaxing and refreshing but also benefiting health and beauty.
Here in Kofu, the long and distinguished history of the Yumura Onsenkyo hot springs dates back 1,200 years; the legend says the area was discovered by Kukai –also known as Kobo-Daishi–, the Japanese monk who established the Shingon sect of Buddhism, when he struck the ground with his walking stick, causing a hot spring to gush out.

This well-known resort is known to have been frequently visited by prestigious 16th century Japan warlord and Kofu hero Takeda Shingen, famous ukiyo-e printmaker Hokusai, and a number of acclaimed Japanese writers, among which Dazai Osamu, who would often come on retreats to focus on their writing. The premises are home to a variety of hot spring inns where visitors can enjoy Yamanashi's incredible natural surroundings from the comfort of open air baths and gardens!

Not interested in staying the night? The resort welcomes day visitors looking for a short soak as well. Be sure to ask for a "Yumura-Tegata" pass to enjoy the hot spring baths of Yumura Onsenkyo to the fullest, for a discounted price!