Chitayama

Chitayama [散山 ちたやま] is a city located in far western Kōfu Prefecture. As of 2022 it had a population of around 17,000, and is one of the most densely populated cities in the region.
Chitayama is located on the upper Eiho Plain, near to Saizo, Kumoroku and Sadama. Many prehistoric artifacts and burial mounds have been discovered across the city throughout recent decades, indicating that the area has been settled for thousands of years. During the medieval period Chitayama was located on the Daishō highway and served as a koman or rest-stop town for travellers. In the modern day, it is known for producing electronic goods, chemicals, and construction materials. There is also a small agricultural community.