Mt. Fuji is the most impressive mountain in Japan. There are several scenic spots for gazing at the beautiful sight of this mountain, which are bustling with many visitors. The Fuji Five Lakes area in Yamanashi in particular is gaining attention recently. Here are 5 restaurants in the Fuji Five Lakes area where visitors can have delicious food after enjoying the wonderful scenery of Mt. Fuji. Enjoy an outing that combines great scenery with gourmet food.
Fujikawaguchiko-machi - Minano Hiroba
Enjoy the charms of Yamanashi with a rich variety of dim sum and select wine.
Minano Hiroba is in a location where guests can gaze at Mt. Fuji and the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. Here, guests can enjoy original menu items that use material kneaded from wine pomace, the highly nutritious strained lees that result from the winemaking process, as well as wine from over 150 wine makers across Japan. The Dim Sum Lunch Set is a popular menu item. This restaurant is well-rated as it is packed with content, including a Chinese tea drink bar.
The interior features counter seats, table seats, private rooms, and terrace seats. Guests can use this restaurant in accordance with their needs. On clear days, one can also gaze at Mt. Fuji from the terrace seats. The private rooms grant a true sense of privacy and can be used by up to five people. The spacious restaurant area in which guests can enjoy meals in a comfortable mood is truly appealing.
Minano Hiroba
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Fuji no Yado Ohashi bus Station
Fujikawaguchiko-machi - Yakiniku Himawari Tei
A little-known Japanese BBQ restaurant where guests can enjoy affordable select Japanese Black Wagyu beef.
Yakiniku Himawari Tei is located in Kawaguchiko-machi. This restaurant lets guests enjoy mainly carefully selected Japanese Black Wagyu beef at affordable prices. They take the greatest care with their handmade sauce and kimchi and have a lineup of items, such as their reasonably priced course menus and sets with large portions that are recommended for families. The takeout is also recommended for lunch boxes and for BBQs.
Yakiniku Himawaritei
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: Three minute drive from Kawaguchi-ko IC.
Address: 7364-2 Funatsu , Fuji kawaguchiko Machi, Minami Tsuru-gun , Yamanashi Map
Fujiyoshida City - Asu e no Kataraidokoro Iriori
Creative Japanese and Chinese cuisine that can be enjoyed in a space renovated from an old house.
This restaurant is in a building renovated from an early Showa-era shop. A warm and relaxing retro feel emanates from the exterior, an impression that doesn’t change when going inside. The comfortable and relaxing space has seats at an L-shaped counter and tatami room seating. Private rooms are also available, making this restaurant perfect for groups.
Asu e no Kataraidokoro Iriori
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Gekkoji Station or Shimoyoshida Station / 588m from Gekkoji Statiuon
Address: 2-13-1, Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi Map
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Showacho - Chisanchisho & Dining Guragara Kofu Showa Branch
Enjoy local foods such as Koshu wine beef and Koshu chicken.
Chisanchisho & Dining Guragara Kofu Showa Branch is located 6 minutes by car from Kofu-Showa IC. This restaurant has a lineup of foods that use local and organic ingredients. The skewers, which use Koshu wine beef, Koshu chicken, and grazed pork from the southern Alps, are all made by hand, and the greatest care is taken with things other than the ingredients, including the use of Shinano white charcoal for cooking.
The restaurant space uses old materials dismantled from an old house and has a warm atmosphere with an Asian mood. Guests can relax and enjoy their meals in this space, which also takes the greatest care with the interior design, including all seats being in private or semi-private rooms and the use of cane lighting fixtures and tables. Counter seats and private rooms on the terrace are also available, making this restaurant good to use in various situations, including dates and group travel.
Chisanchisho & Dining Guragara Kofu Showa Branch
Closed: About 1 day in 2 months, we will take a day off for training.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Kokubo Station
Yamanashi City - Tenbo Hoshikuzu Restaurant Gaia
A restaurant with an excellent location to enjoy during both the day and evening.
Tenbo Hoshikuzu Restaurant Gaia boasts a luxurious location where guests can gaze at Mt. Fuji and the southern Alps during the day and the evening scenery of Kofu Basin at night. Besides the food menu, which uses local ingredients such as beef from the base of Mt. Fuji and wine eggs, they have a rich lineup of other menu items, including the Packed Fruits Crepe, which uses Yamanashi fruits.
Tenbo Hoshikuzu Restaurant Gaia
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Yamanashishi Station
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