Esuda

Esuda [查萍	えすだ] is a city located in south-western Kōfu Prefecture. As of 2022, it had a population of around 32,000. The city is located on the fertile Eiho Plain and is one of the largest producers of black tea in the northern Kanton region.
Esuda is known for being one of the hottest areas in the summer in Kōfu Prefecture. This is caused by hot winds which blow in from the south, particularly around the inland Shunba region. Monsoons are also quite common during the spring and are enhanced by the large amount of precipitation which the city recieves. In 1989, the largest hailstones in recorded Kantonese history fell over Esuda, weighing around 3.5 kilograms on average. The Kantonese Meteorological Agency maintains a local meteorological observatory in Esuda.
In terms of economy, Esuda is a major industrial and commercial center within south-western Kōfu. Due to its location on the border with Kuyama Prefecture, Esuda is also a large bedroom community; many residents commute south each day into Kanyū. The highly prestigious institute Keida University has a campus in Esuda's city centre.
== Local attractions ==
* Funō Temple
* Miuki Tea District
* Esuda Gardens
* Mount Chagusa