Interacting with Nearby Animals and Enjoying a Relaxing Family Experience
About this spot
A compact and well-maintained zoo set in a lush environment despite being in the heart of Kofu. Observe animals such as red pandas and elephants up close in a manageable size that is easy for small children to navigate. The park also features play equipment, making it a favorite family-friendly spot with locals for enjoying both animal observation and play.
Fireworks details
Name: 小江戸甲府の夏祭り
Date & time: 8/11 (Tue) Time TBA
Venue: 甲府市中心部(甲府城下町エリア)
2026年8月11日(火)開催、甲府の中心市街地を舞台にした夏祭りの花火大会です。城下町として栄えた甲府の街なかに花火が打ち上がる、ほかにはない雰囲気を楽しめます。打ち上げ数は公表されていませんが、甲府盆地を囲む山々に音が響く花火は、小江戸甲府の夏を締めくくるにふさわしい迫力です。歴史散策やグルメの余韻とともに、夜のひとときを楽しみましょう。
Tips
荒天時は中止や延期の可能性があるため、当日は主催者の発表を確認しましょう。終了後は甲府駅周辺が大変混雑するため、時間差での帰宅がおすすめです。人混みでのはぐれ防止に、待ち合わせ場所を決めておくと安心です。
Food stalls
Where: 舞鶴城公園・こうふ亀屋座・小江戸甲府花小路周辺・山梨県庁噴水広場
Scale: たくさんの屋台・キッチンカー
※公式(hanakouji.com)2026年開催記事に「メイン会場の舞鶴城公園…山梨県庁噴水広場には、たくさんの屋台やキッチンカーが並びます」と記載(甲府鳥もつ煮・かき氷・県産ワイン等). Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
About a 10-minute drive from the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art. The admission fee is reasonable, so it's easy to visit. In summer, some areas have little shade, so bringing a hat is reassuring.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour 30 minutes required. The late afternoon hours when it becomes slightly cooler are ideal for comfortable animal observation
Access & map
〒400-0865 Yamanashi Prefecture, Kofu City, Ota Town 10-1
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