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Kōshū (甲州市, Kōshū-shi) is a city in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The city is synonymous with viticulture and wine production in Japan.
Contents
- Map of Koshu Yamanashi Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister cities
- Events
- Noted people
- References
Map of Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
As of November 2015, the city had an estimated population of 31,729 and a population density of 120 persons per km². The total area was 264.11 square kilometres (101.97 sq mi).
Geography
Kōshū is in northeastern Yamanashi Prefecture.
Neighboring municipalities
History
The modern city of Kōshū was established on November 1, 2005, from the merger of the city of Enzan, the town of Katsunuma, and the village of Yamato (both from Higashiyamanashi District).
Economy
Most of the area of the city is agricultural, and is especially known for its production of grapes and wine.
Education
Railway
Highway
Sister cities
Events
Every year in Autumn the "Koshu Fruit Marathon" is held. It was held for the third time on October 21, 2012. While it is called a marathon (the word is commonly used in Japan to describe races of varying distances) it actually consists of several shorter races, a 3.5 family race, a 10k race, a half-marathon, and a 23 km race.