Featured Hotels Near Shingenko Festival

Recommended is Kōfu Shingen-kan, a century-old ryokan located just a 5-minute walk from the festival main stage at Kōfu Castle Ruins. Its rooms feature private gardens and tea rooms, offering serene views of the surrounding historic landscape. Guests can enjoy kimono experience programs and participate in special shrine rituals during the festival, deeply connecting with the spirit of Shingen.

Stay at Kōfu Tokyu Inn, centrally located within 10 minutes' walk of both Kōfu Station and Kōfu Castle Park. The hotel provides free parking, luggage storage, and shuttle services to the festival grounds. Special weekend packages include festival tickets and local bento boxes, making it ideal for out-of-town visitors seeking convenience and value.

Kōfu Tenshukaku Bijin offers exclusive castle-view suites with panoramic vistas of the entire Kōfu Castle Ruins and the festival stage. Rooms feature shoji screens and tatami flooring, allowing guests to watch the torch procession through the window frame. Each suite includes a Shingen legend guidebook and a limited-edition commemorative badge, perfect for collectors.

Kōfu Garden Hotel is designed with families in mind, featuring a children’s playroom, family bathhouse, and festival-themed workshops. During the festival, they host "Young Samurai Training Camp," where kids learn archery and samurai etiquette. The restaurant serves Yamanashi regional cuisine, and amenities include wheelchair access and baby bed rentals for a stress-free stay.

Kōfu Castle Hall collaborates with local cultural groups to offer a "Sengen Day Tour" including historical site explanations, procession route mapping, and traditional performing arts viewing. Guests with room keys receive free access and a limited edition guidebook with a commemorative pouch. Led by experienced historians, the tour dives into Shingen’s military strategies and governance philosophy.

Kōfu Yozakura Tower Hotel features the city’s highest observation deck, offering a 360-degree view of the torch procession and fireworks display. Rooms use double-glazed soundproof windows for peaceful nights. The hotel’s "Night of Shingen" package includes dinner and exclusive viewing seats for the light show—perfect for capturing the festival’s magical moments.