Towns like Kofu are in an odd position, right on the tourist track, blessed with a stunning natural landscape and sitting atop the surrounding fertile farmland, but tough to get folks to stick around on their way to somewhere else. Even if someone makes a detour for one of the city’s festivals, or to stop by the Takeda Shrine, tracking down the best places to eat and drink can be tough. The Kofu Food Village is an admirable project: slowing visitors down and giving them a reason to relax for an evening in the city, and delivering some much needed redevelopment to the city.
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