Yamanashi Prefecture - Definition and Overview

Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県 Yamanashi-ken)

Symbol of Yamanashi Prefecture
Capital	Kofu
Region	Chubu
Island	Honshu
Governor	Takahiko Yamamoto
Area	4,465.37 km² (32nd)
- % water	1.3%
Population (October 1, 2001)
- Population	889,808 (41st)
- Density	199 /km²
Districts	8
Municipalities	41
ISO 3166-2	JP-19
Web site	www.pref.yamanashi.jp/ english/ (http://www.pref.yamanashi.jp/english/)
Prefectural Symbols
- Flower	Fujizakura (Prunus incisa)
- Tree	Kaede (Acer palmatum)
- Bird	Bush warbler (Cettia diphone)

Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県 Yamanashi-ken) is located in the Chubu region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Kofu.

History

Yamanashi Prefecture corresponds to the pre-Meiji Restoration Kai Province. During the Sengoku period it was the domain of Takeda Shingen.

Geography

Yamanshi Prefecture is bordered by Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Shizuoka, and Nagano. The prefecture is landlocked, and surrounded by mountains with a narrow central valley. Mount Fuji forms part of the southern boundary.

Cities

• Enzan
• Fuefuki
• Fujiyoshida
• Hokuto
• Kofu (capital)
• Kai
• Minami-arupusu
• Nirasaki
• Otsuki
• Tsuru
• Yamanashi

Districts

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Tourism

Yamanashi is a popular destination for tourism. Mount Fuji, the Fuji Five Lakes region, the city of Kofu, the nearby wineries, and the fine temple Erin-ji are a few of the most popular places to visit.

Prefectural symbols

Miscellaneous topics

External links

• Official Yamanshi Prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.yamanashi.jp/english/index.htm)

Yamanashi Prefecture
Cities
Enzan | Fuefuki | Fujiyoshida | Hokuto | Kofu (capital) | Kai | Minami-arupusu | Nirasaki | Otsuki | Tsuru | Yamanashi
Districts
Higashiyamanashi | Higashiyatsushiro | Kitakoma | Kitatsuru | Minamikoma | Minamitsuru | Nakakoma | Nishiyatsushiro

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