This is the telephone area code for Kofu City and major parts of Yamanashi Prefecture, located in the scenic Chubu region near Mt. Fuji.
How to Call Kofu from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (55 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kofu from Singapore
001 81 55 223 1111
Where:
001 = Singapore exit code
81 = Japan country code
55 = Kofu area code (055 without the 0)
223 1111 = Local Kofu phone number
Quick Facts
Kofu Area Code Coverage
The 055 area code is widely used throughout central and eastern Yamanashi Prefecture:
Kofu City
Prefectural Capital, Kofu Station, Takeda Shrine
Fujiyoshida
Mt. Fuji Access, Fuji-Q Highland area
Fuefuki
Fuefuki City and local Onsen districts
Yamanashi City
Fruit parks and regional agricultural hubs
Minami-Alps
Minami-Alps City and mountainous western regions
Koshu
Koshu City (Famous for Katsunuma wine region)
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
To call Kofu from outside Japan, use your specific international access code:
United States
011
Canada
011
United Kingdom
00
Germany
00
France
00
Australia
0011