[2025 Kofu Attraction] Travel Guide for Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art (Updated Jul)

🎨Immerse yourself in Millet's world. A soul-enriching art trip at the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art🖼️ The Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art in Kofu City is known as the "Millet Museum" and houses many Barbizon School works, including Jean-François Millet's masterpiece The Sower✨ The quiet space where you can face the masterpieces is like a spiritual retreat. The lush Art Forest Park is nearby, where you can spend a relaxing time in harmony with nature and art🌳 I visited alone, but I was able to appreciate the works in a spacious exhibition space and felt like my soul was cleansed. It's also perfect for a relaxing art date with your partner 💑 🚗Access: ・Take the bus from bus stop 1 at the south exit bus terminal of JR Chuo Line Kofu Station, and get off at Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art. ・Take a bus from Kofu Showa IC or Futaba Smart IC on the Chuo Expressway, and get off at Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art. ・Take a car from Kofu Showa IC or Futaba Smart IC on the Chuo Expressway, and get off at Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art. ・Free parking available (345 cars) Domestic travel #couples trip #solo trip #absolutely free trip #Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art #Millet's Museum #art trip #Kofu sightseeing #healing trip #art

📍Location: From bus stop No. 1 at JR Kofu Station Bus Terminal (South Exit), take the bus bound for Midai, Ryuo Station via Shikishima Office, Okusa via Nirasaki Station, or Kugawa Danchi for about 15 minutes and get off at Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art. 💞Recommended reasons: The park has a beautiful lawn, providing a peaceful time for families with small children and couples. There is also a rose garden and a fountain. You can see Millet's famous paintings by picking up fallen leaves, and it will be an opportunity to gain global culture while traveling around Yamanashi Prefecture. #artgallery #familytrip #millet ■From Tokyo Take JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa/Kaiji from Shinjuku Station to Kofu Station (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to Kofu Station) ■From Matsumoto Take JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Azusa/Kaiji from Matsumoto Station to Kofu Station (approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to Kofu Station) ■From Nagoya Take JR Tokaido Main Line Nagoya Station to Shizuoka Station (approximately 1 hour to Shizuoka Station) Take JR Tokaido Main Line/Minobe Line Shizuoka Station to Kofu Station (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to Kofu Station) The Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art is located in "Art Forest Park," which delights visitors with its seasonal scenery and views of mountains such as Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps. Sculptures are placed throughout the park, and the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Literature is also located there.

|Experience Japanese aesthetics. Koshien Meitei Ryokan in Fuefuki, Japan offers a unique traditional Japanese accommodation experience. Here, you can enjoy cozy Japanese-style rooms and authentic Japanese cuisine. The hotel is only 1,000m from JR Ishiwa Onsen Station. There are many nearby attractions, including Thai Maasage 8, Jewelry Garden Shingen no Sato, and Art Jewelry Museum. The hotel is located next to Renchoji Temple, and there are many other attractions nearby, including Sakura Onsen Street and Jojoji Temple, where you can experience the essence of Japanese culture. If you prefer a quiet meal, the hotel can provide room service. If you feel that the hotel's catering cannot satisfy your discerning taste buds, you might want to try Awamori & Okinawa Food Kusuya (Japanese cuisine), Kimisaku Soba Kita Bypass (Asian cuisine), or Hoka. Recommended nearby attractions: Kofu Basin: Enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery, especially at sunset, which is very charming. Shosenkyo: A hiking resort known for its unique rocks and clear streams, it is a paradise for nature lovers. Katsunuma Vineyard: Participate in grape picking and taste fresh fruits and local famous wines. Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art: Explore local art and culture. The museum has a rich collection and is suitable for culture lovers.