Private day trip · Day trip from Tokyo
From Tokyo: Kofu Samurai Trail Customizable Tour
Follow the warlord Takeda Shingen in Kofu: his shrine on the old palace site, the stone walls of Kofu Castle, Erinji Temple, and a hoto lunch.
Private · your group only◆10 hours◆Up to 6 guests◆Pickup included
Road-day snapshot
This is your private tour, so the route is flexible: tell us if you want to skip a stop, stay longer somewhere or add a place nearby.
The experience
A private journey, thoughtfully paced
Takeda Shingen was one of the strongest warlords of the Sengoku period. He ruled Kai, today's Yamanashi, from Kofu. This day trip follows his story through the places that still carry his name.
We pick you up at your hotel in central Tokyo and drive west, about 2 hours. Our first stop is Takeda Shrine. It stands on the site of the Takeda family's main residence, Tsutsujigasaki. You can still see the old moats and earth walls around the shrine. A small treasure hall shows items linked to the clan. Entry is included.
Next we have lunch together: hoto, the thick flat noodles cooked in a miso pot with pumpkin and vegetables. It is the local dish of Yamanashi and Shingen is said to have fed it to his soldiers. Hoto lunch is included. A vegetarian version can usually be made; dietary needs can be added in the booking form. The lunch is not halal certified.
In the afternoon we walk up Maizuru Castle Park, the ruins of Kofu Castle. The stone walls were built after the Takeda family fell, and from the top you see Kofu city and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji. Then we drive to Erinji Temple in Koshu. This is the Takeda family temple, with Shingen's grave and a fine Edo-period garden. Garden entry is included.
We drive back to your hotel in Tokyo in the evening. The tour is about 10 hours in total, with about 4 hours of driving.
This is a private tour. Only your group. One group per van, for 1 to 6 people.
If a temple or treasure hall is closed on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed.
Choose with confidence
Is this the right journey for your group?
Excellent fit if
- Visit Takeda Shrine on the old Tsutsujigasaki residence site
- Admire stone walls and city views at Kofu Castle ruins
- See Takeda Shingen's grave and garden at Erinji Temple
- Savor hoto noodle lunch, the local dish of Yamanashi
- View Mount Fuji on clear days
Said plainly
The shrine, castle park and temple are open most days. Treasure halls may close for exhibitions or holidays If Erinji Temple or the Takeda Shrine treasure hall is closed or cancelled on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead visit the Shingen-linked sites of Kofu city, such as his statue and the castle walls, for longer Hoto often uses a broth with meat or fish. A vegetarian version can usually be made. Dietary needs can be added in the booking form. The meal is not halal certified There are stairs at Maizuru Castle Park. Wear comfortable shoes
Your day
Suggested itinerary
Times are approximate. Your driver-guide adjusts the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and the best light.
Visit Takeda Shrine on the old Tsutsujigasaki residence site
Admire stone walls and city views at Kofu Castle ruins
See Takeda Shingen's grave and garden at Erinji Temple
Savor hoto noodle lunch, the local dish of Yamanashi
View Mount Fuji on clear days
What is covered
What you see is what you pay
Ours — included
- Private van and English-speaking driver-guide (also Hindi/Urdu)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tokyo
- All parking, fuel and road tolls
- Takeda Shrine treasure hall entry
- Erinji Temple garden entry
- Hoto noodle lunch
Yours — paid on the day
- Meals and drinks unless listed as included
- Gratuities, which are never expected in Japan
- Optional temple stamps (goshuin) and souvenir purchases
Good to know
Before you book
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel or accommodation (23 wards).
Group and vehicle
Private for up to 6 guests. Enter adults, children, infants and child seats separately at booking.
Dietary and mobility needs
Halal, vegetarian, allergy, walking or other practical requests go in your booking notes and are planned before the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can we change the route on the day?
Yes. It is a private tour in our own van, so your driver-guide can skip, extend or add stops where time allows.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for your whole private group of up to 6 people, including the van, fuel, tolls, parking and your driver-guide.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for an automatic full refund to the original payment method. Within 24 hours, contact us directly so we can help. If a typhoon or official weather warning stops the trip, we offer a new date or a full refund. For a GetYourGuide booking, the terms shown on that booking apply.
Somewhere else in mind?
Any destination in Japan
If this route is not exactly what you need, tell us the destination, dates and group. We confirm the plan and the exact price before any payment is taken.
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