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 Yamanashi Prefecture - Definition 


Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県 Yamanashi-ken)
Symbol of Yamanashi Prefecture
Symbol of Yamanashi Prefecture
CapitalKofu
RegionChubu
IslandHonshu
GovernorTakahiko Yamamoto
Area4,465.37 km² (32nd)
 - % water1.3%
Population (October 1, 2001)
 - Population 889,808 (41st)
 - Density 199 /km²
Districts8
Municipalities41
ISO 3166-2JP-19
Web sitewww.pref.yamanashi.jp/
english/
 (http://www.pref.yamanashi.jp/english/)
Prefectural Symbols
 - FlowerFujizakura (Prunus incisa)
 - TreeKaede (Acer palmatum)
 - BirdBush warbler (Cettia diphone)
Map of Japan with Yamanashi highlighted

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

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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

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


  Yamanashi Prefecture Symbol of 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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