Mt. Yogai

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A 780m mountain in Kofu that once served as the Takeda clan's "last stronghold" castle. It is also the legendary birthplace of Shingen Takeda. Today, hikers can explore well-preserved moats and earthworks while enjoying a strategic panorama of the Kofu Basin, just as samurai leaders once did.

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THE VIEW OF MOUNT YOGAI~要害山眺望～

THE VIEW OF MOUNT YOGAI~要害山眺望～

Uenohara City

Mt. Yogai

Address
Ozone, Uenohara-shi, Yamanashi
Website
https://www.facebook.com/uenohara.kanko/?locale=ja_JP
Operator
Uenohara City Tourist Association

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