Update-date: Feb 04 2025
With Mount Fuji visible across the lake and cherry blossoms in full bloom, this is the beauty of spring in Japan! Would they like to visit this stunning landscape? Here are some recommended restaurants around Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji. They can enjoy popular dishes like black wagyu steak, as well as menu items inspired by Mount Fuji, adding a wonderful page to their travel experience.
Seafood Restaurant Fuji
Located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanakako Village, the seafood restaurant Fuji specializes in seafood bowls made with exceptionally fresh seafood. Among its highlights are the seafood bowls themed around Mount Fuji, named '3rd Station', '5th Station', '8th Station', 'Kengamine', and 'Mount Fuji Summit', each increasing in luxury. The lavish bowls, piled high with tuna and sea urchin, are sure to make one want to capture a photo and keep it as a travel memory.
The interior is impressive with a unique arrangement based on traditional Japanese decor. There are casual counter seats and tatami seating where guests can relax without shoes, as well as seats with paintings of Mount Fuji on the walls. Located right next to Lake Yamanaka, guests can enjoy the magnificent nature of the Fuji Five Lakes area while savoring seasonal seafood, providing a uniquely Japanese experience.
Kaisen Dokoro Fuji
Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Fujisan Yamanakako Bus Stop (Hotel Mount Fuji Entrance)
Address: 1F, Nakayoshi Bldg., 1467-2, Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Fujisan Yamanakako Bus Stop (Hotel Mount Fuji Entrance)
Address: 1F, Nakayoshi Bldg., 1467-2, Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio
Located a 10-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Station, RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio is a restaurant surrounded by greenery that serves delicious charcoal-grilled dishes. The specialty is 'Charcoal-Grilled Black Wagyu Beef Fillet.' It features a concentrated flavor of the meat, perfectly grilled to a savory taste, which is well-received by international guests. In addition to à la carte options, it can also be enjoyed through a prefix course where guests can choose their main dish.
The interior features an open atrium style. One wall is made entirely of glass, allowing diners to enjoy their meals while gazing at the greenery outside, and during pleasant weather, the terrace seating is also opened. There are premium private rooms with dedicated terraces available. Why not spend a relaxing time with a selection of wines from around the world and local craft beers, carefully chosen by the sommelier?
RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio
Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 15-minute drive from Kawaguchiko IC, 10-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Station, 2,255m from Kawaguchiko Station
Address: 4882-1, Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 15-minute drive from Kawaguchiko IC, 10-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Station, 2,255m from Kawaguchiko Station
Address: 4882-1, Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
Tomorrow's Storytelling Place Irori
It is a 10-minute walk from Shimoyoshida Station. The 'Tomorrow's Storytelling Place Irori' is a nostalgic izakaya renovated from a traditional house. It offers a variety of dishes based on Japanese cuisine that pairs well with alcohol, including Chinese dishes and dim sum made with vegetables harvested near Mount Fuji. The signature dish, 'Wara-yaki Katsuo,' is made by grilling fresh bonito with straw after receiving an order. The surface is fragrant, while the inside is filled with umami.
The restaurant, renovated from a merchant house around 1930, has a total of 40 seats, including counter seats surrounding an open kitchen, tatami seating where guests can sit after removing their shoes, and private rooms. Guests can relax in a space that evokes the atmosphere of old Japan and the warmth of wood. They can enjoy a wide variety of creative dishes along with carefully selected sake by the owner.
Asuen-kataraidokoro Irori
Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
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 Station
Address: 2-13-1, Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi
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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 Station
Address: 2-13-1, Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi
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Izakaya Hokkai
Izakaya Hokkai, located along the national road by Lake Yamanaka, offers a variety of seafood dishes, a wide selection of 'kushiyaki' (grilled skewers), the local specialty 'Kōshu torimotsu ni' (braised chicken giblets), soba, rice bowls, and ramen. One unique aspect is the ordering method for 'kushiyaki'. Customers can choose their favorite skewers from the refrigerated shelf, place them on a bamboo tray, and hand them to the staff, who will grill them, allowing customers to enjoy piping hot skewers.
The interior offers a calm space that exudes a warm Japanese atmosphere. There are counter seats that can be enjoyed casually even by one person, rustic table seats made from logs and wood, and tatami rooms where one can fully appreciate the essence of Japan. Each seating area is comfortably illuminated, allowing guests to relax at their leisure. The drinks that complement the dishes include a wide selection of carefully chosen sake from various regions of Japan.
Izakaya Hokkai
Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before Holidays] 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Driving from Lake Kawaguchiko to Lake Yamanakako on National Route 138, it is on the right side. Driving from Shizuoka side to the direction of Lake Kawaguchiko on National Route 138, it is on the left side.
Address: 226 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
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Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Driving from Lake Kawaguchiko to Lake Yamanakako on National Route 138, it is on the right side. Driving from Shizuoka side to the direction of Lake Kawaguchiko on National Route 138, it is on the left side.
Address: 226 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
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Yakiniku Himawari-tei
Just a 3-minute drive from Kawaguchiko IC, Yakiniku Himawari-tei is a restaurant where one can enjoy a generous portion of high-quality meat, primarily featuring carefully selected black-haired wagyu. The recommended dish is the 'Mount Fuji Platter' shown in the photo. This platter is a beautiful arrangement that resembles the view of Mount Fuji, featuring the restaurant's signature wagyu kalbi, premium loin, diced harami, and pork kalbi. It is highly recommended to enjoy it with their homemade sauce and kimchi.
The spacious interior of the restaurant offers a calm atmosphere where one can feel the warmth of wood. There are wide horigotatsu seats and table seats where guests can sit comfortably and stretch their legs. Each seat is equipped with a grill on the table, allowing guests to grill their own meat and enjoy a lively experience. There is also a takeout menu available, making it a great option to savor the food leisurely at the hotel.
Sumibi Yakiniku Himawaritei
Open: [Monday/Wednesday-Sunday/Holiday/Day before holiday] Normal hours 17:00 - 00:00 (last order23:15)
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
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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
This article was written by AI Translation.
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
