How to Travel from

Kamakura to Kōfu

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Kamakura Kōfu

Cheapest

By car (127 km)

1 h 50 min

127 km.

from $6

Other

Rideshare

1 h 50 min

127 km.

from $4.83

Train via Hachiōji

3 h 1 min

96 km.

from $30.63

Train, Bus

3 h 44 min

96 km.

from $32.74

Train

3 h 32 min

96 km.

from $51.04

Train operators

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Hachioji to Kōfu

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.60–$30.49

Train from Shinjuku to Kōfu

Ave. Duration:

1h 44m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.95–$39.38

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Train from Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachioji

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$5.34–$7.62

Train from Hachioji to Kōfu

Ave. Duration:

1h 34m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$9.53–$13.97

Train from Kamakura to Nishi-Ōi

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$5.46–$7.62

Train from Ōfuna to Shinjuku

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.10–$8.26

Bus operators

Keio Dentetsu Bus

Phone:

042-352-3713

Website:

keio-bus.com/index.html

Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.80–$31.76

Keikyu Airport Limousine

Phone:

050-1807-1810

Website:

keikyu-bus.co.jp/

Bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Kōfu

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$13.97–$27.95

Keikyu Limousine (highway bus)

Website:

keikyu-bus.co.jp/en

Bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Kōfu

Ave. Duration:

2h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$24.30

What is the cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Kōfu?

The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Kōfu is to drive which costs $13.04 - $20.65 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kamakura to Kōfu?

The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Kōfu is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

Is there a direct train between Kamakura and Kōfu?

No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Kōfu. However, there are services departing from Kamakura and arriving at Kōfu via Yokohama, Higashi-Kanagawa and Hachioji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Kamakura to Kōfu?

The distance between Kamakura and Kōfu is 151 km. The road distance is 127.6 km.

How do I travel from Kamakura to Kōfu without a car?

The best way to get from Kamakura to Kōfu without a car is to train via Hachiōji which takes 3h 1m and costs $15.22 - $38.04 .

How long does it take to get from Kamakura to Kōfu?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Kamakura to Kōfu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Kōfu train from?

Kamakura to Kōfu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Higashi-Kanagawa station.

Train or bus from Kamakura to Kōfu?

The best way to get from Kamakura to Kōfu is to train via Hachiōji which takes 3h 1m and costs $15.22 - $38.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $28.26 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Kamakura to Kōfu train arrive?

Kamakura to Kōfu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hachioji station.

Can I drive from Kamakura to Kōfu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Kōfu is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Kamakura to Kōfu.

Where can I stay near Kōfu?

There are 203+ hotels available in Kōfu. Prices start at $26.33 per night.

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Maizuru Castle Park

Kōfu Castle (甲府城, Kōfu jō) was a Japanese castle located in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan. The site has been protected as a National Historic Site since 2019. The castle is also known as Maizuru Castle, and the present-day surroundings are called Maizuru Castle Park (舞鶴公園, Maizuru-jō Kōen).

Lake Kawaguchi

Lake Kawaguchi (河口湖, Kawaguchi-ko; literally 'Estuary Lake') is located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of surface area, and is located at the lowest elevation. It is situated at an altitude of approximately 800 metres (2,625 ft), which accounts for its relatively cool summers and frequently icy winters. It also has the longest shoreline of any of the Fuji Five Lakes.

Yōgaiyama Castle

Yōgaiyama Castle (要害山城, Yōgaiyama-jō) was a Sengoku period yamajiro located in Kai Province (present day Yamanashi Prefecture), constructed in the 1520s by the Takeda clan. Since 1991, the ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1938. The castle is also known as the Sekisuiyama Castle (積翠山城, Sekisuiyama-jō).

Kōfu

Kōfu is the capital city of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan., the city had an estimated population of 187,985 in 90,924 households, and a population density of 880 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 212.41 sqkm.

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Five ways to Travel from Kamakura to Kōfu

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Limited Express

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Bus operators

Keio Dentetsu Bus

Keikyu Airport Limousine

Keikyu Limousine (highway bus)

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Kōfu?

What is the fastest way to get from Kamakura to Kōfu?

Is there a direct train between Kamakura and Kōfu?

How far is it from Kamakura to Kōfu?

How do I travel from Kamakura to Kōfu without a car?

How long does it take to get from Kamakura to Kōfu?

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Kōfu train from?

Train or bus from Kamakura to Kōfu?

Where does the Kamakura to Kōfu train arrive?

Can I drive from Kamakura to Kōfu?

Where can I stay near Kōfu?