Must-Try Local Delicacies Near Mt. Fuji: A Foodie's Guide

Struggling with dining choices around Mount Fuji? Here are my carefully curated food recommendations in Kawaguchiko to help you avoid disappointments and fully savor the local flavors.

1. Houtou Fudou Kawaguchiko North Main Shop

This restaurant offers local homestyle cuisine, especially their hand-stretched noodles with a delightfully chewy texture. Try their signature pumpkin flavor. The broth is simmered from pumpkins and other vegetables, releasing a fragrant aroma. The pumpkin scent fills the eatery, and their pot sizes are quite large. Sharing one between two people with smaller appetites is a sensible option. Their melt-in-your-mouth tender pork neck is also worth a try.

📍 707 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0304日本

2. ほるもんがが（我樂）

I highly recommend this place! Their charcoal-grilled Wagyu beef dishes are exquisite, with a smoky aroma infusing every slice of meat, leaving an unforgettable aftertaste. The lively atmosphere often draws local patrons. Incredibly, a table of delicacies costs only around ¥5000. However, it gets crowded during peak hours, so advanced reservations are advised.

📍 2 Chome-19-5 Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0004日本

3. Fujisan Shokupan

When visiting Mount Fuji, don't miss this iconic Mount Fuji-shaped bread loaf. Baked using the area's natural spring water, it has a unique sky-blue hue and a dense, milky texture. If you can get it fresh from the oven, the taste is even more divine.

📍 3462-11 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0301日本

4. Shoya 庄ヤ

This eatery serves Hoto Noodles (a hearty noodle soup), with their specialty curry flavor being particularly comforting on chilly days. They also excel in fried delicacies with crispy, light batters. The tatami-mat seating provides an authentic, homely Japanese dining experience.

📍 134 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0501日本