One of the wonderful features of Kofu City, the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, is their abundance in commercial, natural and historical attractions. One of the places we have ventured upon cycling around the city is the Kofu City History Park Yamanote-Gomon, a historical park just about 3 minutes on foot from the station. The park sits on the left side of the Maizuro Bridge (when facing the station). The Yamanote-Gomon is one of the three entryways to the Kofu Castle. Presently, the gate has been separated from the main castle by train tracks.
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The Kofu City History Park
Yamanote-Gomon, the Historical Park by the Station

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From the right side of the park, lies the Maizuro Bridge, and across the bridge is the station. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

Approaching the Yamanote-Gomon gate... (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

Get to know about the history of the place from this Japanese-designed information board. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

The history of the Yamanote-Gomon gates is translated in English and can be read here. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

A closer look at the bridge's architectural structure from the park's point of view. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

A Japanese garden sits on the right side of the gate. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

This restaurant stands across the Yamanote-Gomon gates. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

One side of the Yamonote-Gomon gate's facade. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

The roof of the Yamanote-Gomon gate from the inside. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

The point of view from the inside of the Yamonote-Gomon gate. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)
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