Major city · Japan
Koshu甲州市
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Koshu for wine tasting and fruit orchards; stay overnight only if you want a relaxed rural night.
Koshu, north Yamanashi, is Japan’s wine hub with a short train ride from Tokyo (≈1 h 30 min). Its attractions—vineyards, fruit orchards and a bike‑share scheme—fit comfortably in a single day, but an extra night lets you enjoy a ryokan soak.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (wine festivals, fruit harvest, mild weather)
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow in highlands)
- Airports
- HND · NRT
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Koshu110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Koshu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyKoshu is a low‑traffic rural area; main risks are seasonal snow on mountain roads and occasional bus schedule changes – plan ahead.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHND Tokyo Haneda (From Haneda, take the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa, then JR Chuo to Koshu; about 2 h 30 min total.).
- Getting aroundJR Chuo Line limited‑express to Enzan (≈1 h 30 min) or Katsunuma (≈2 h).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HND Tokyo Haneda (From Haneda, take the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa, then JR Chuo to Koshu; about 2 h 30 min total.) · NRT Narita (From Narita, Narita Express to Shinjuku, then JR Chuo limited express; about 3 h total.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Koshu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
2 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
3 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Chuo Line limited‑express to Enzan (≈1 h 30 min) or Katsunuma (≈2 h). Local buses connect stations; Gururin bike‑share ¥1,000 per day (or ¥100 per 30 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Katsunuma wine area
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
JR Chuo limited‑express to Katsunuma Budōkyō station, then walk 5 min
Visit multiple wineries; check each for opening hours.
Enzan town
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 45 min round‑trip
JR Chuo to Enzan station, then local bus or bike
Explore the tourist information office and local market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kaizansou
Budget guesthouse, 1‑night rooms; price ¥4,200 per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥7,000–12,000 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse bed1 × 1 night × ¥4,200 | ¥4,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥6,000 | ¥6,000 |
| JR Chuo limited‑express Tokyo → Katsunuma (one way)1 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥2,500 |
| Gururin bike‑share 1‑day1 × ¥1,000 · check | ¥1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,370 |
| Trip total≈ ¥15,070 per person per day, bed included | ¥15,070≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and Shinkansen passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Wine tasting (per winery) | ¥800–¥1,500 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Fruit picking (seasonal) | ¥500–¥1,000 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bike‑share 30 min | ¥100 (≈ under US$1) |
| Local bus ride | ¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited‑express trains run less frequently on weekends; check timetable.
- Katsunuma round‑trip wine bus operates only in high season; verify dates.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Koshu甲州市
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tokyo → Katsunuma (JR Chuo limited‑express): about ¥2,500 (≈ US$17) one‑way, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Gururin bike‑share 1‑day: ¥1,000 (≈ US$7) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Koshu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (wine festivals, fruit harvest, mild weather) · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow in highlands) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- JR Chuo limited‑express tickets (reserve seat) – check schedule.
- Bike‑share Gururin for flexible vineyard hops.
- Budget guesthouse Kaizansou for cheap overnight stay.
Sources
- officialKoshu city official website
- secondaryKoshu tourism association (Japanese)
- officialJR Chuo Line schedule
- secondaryWikivoyage: Koshu, revision 4868662 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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