Kōshū, Yamanashi

Kōshū (甲州市, Kōshū-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2020, the city had an estimated population of 29,659 in 13,141 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km². The total area of the city is 264.11 square kilometres (101.97 sq mi). The city is the home of the indigenous Koshu grape and is synonymous with viticulture and wine production in Japan.

Kōshū
甲州市
Katsunuma vineyard
Location of Kōshū in Yamanashi Prefecture
Kōshū
 
Coordinates: 35°42′15.6″N 138°43′45.9″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Tōkai)
PrefectureYamanashi Prefecture
Government
  MayorAtsushi Tanabe (since December 2005)
Area
  Total264.11 km2 (101.97 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2020)
  Total29,237
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number0553-32-2111
AddressEnzan-Kamiozo 1085-1, Koshū-shi, Yamanashi-ken 404-8501
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
BirdCettia diphone
FlowerCherry blossom
TreeGrape
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