4 Recommended Lunch Spots Around Lake Kawaguchi
The area around Lake Kawaguchi is home to a wide variety of restaurants, ranging from French to Italian cuisine that will impress even the most discerning foodies. Another defining feature is the abundance of restaurants where you can enjoy a leisurely meal in a setting surrounded by nature. Here are some recommended spots you’ll definitely want to visit during your stay.
<Recommended lunches around Kawaguchiko
1MIURA Restaurant
A small French restaurant in the forest
This small French restaurant was opened by the owner-chef, who has experience in various restaurants including famous restaurants, large hotels, auberges, and wine bars. Although it is conveniently located only a 10-minute drive from the Kawaguchiko IC, you can enjoy your meal in a quiet forest.
The exquisite cuisine, a mixture of local Yamanashi ingredients and ingredients from outside the prefecture, is beautiful to the eye and can be savored by both the palate and the eyes. In addition to omakase courses, a take-out menu is also available, both of which require reservations at least one day in advance. The restaurant's wine cave is stocked with a wide selection of domestic and international wines, and you can enjoy pairing wines with dishes.
A restaurant where you can enjoy "time as a meal
The owner-chef places importance on providing a "dining experience" that includes food. A meal in a nutshell is a profound time that is connected to everything from the dishes selected and the order in which they are served, to the wine pairings, conversation, and the environment in which you dine. With this in mind, we are currently serving only two groups for both lunch and dinner, so that you can truly enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere.
Local Guide
Supporters
This restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere where you can enjoy authentic French cuisine is especially recommended for couples and married couples.
- MIURA Restaurant
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YamanashiFujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun, Funatsu7822-1 MAP
9 min. drive from Kawaguchiko Sta.
11:30-14:00(L.O.13:00), 18:00-22:00(L.O.20:00) *Reservations required
Sundays and Mondays (subject to change in case of national holidays)
0555-73-2918
Free of charge
2Il Bacco Bis Italian
Authentic Italian cuisine in a natural setting
Located in a quiet, yet touristy area, this Italian restaurant is a house that seems to blend in with the peaceful scenery. Upon entering the restaurant, the aroma of freshly baked pizza wafts from the lovely rounded shape of the wood-fired oven. The blackboard in the restaurant is lined with seasonal menu items, including pizza.
The owner recommends the "Today's Appetizer Platter," which changes daily and is decorated with fresh vegetables, and the "Margherita," which is baked in the wood-fired oven using Italian flour and natural yeast, with plenty of fermentation time. You can enjoy them with a wide variety of alcohol.
Charming atmosphere that changes between lunch and dinner
Along with the food, you will also want to enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. During lunch time, the windows let in plenty of light, and the breeze blowing in through the wide-open doors is very comfortable, creating a bright and liberating atmosphere even while inside the restaurant. On sunny days, dogs are welcome on the terrace, and for dinner the atmosphere is completely different, offering a relaxing and tranquil setting in which to enjoy your meal.
Local Guide
Supporters
The atmosphere is like a hideaway and the restaurant is lovely. The restaurant is popular with a wide range of people, including residents of nearby villas, locals, and tourists.
- Il Bacco Bis Italian
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YamanashiFujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun, Fuji3820-1 Kodachi MAP
8 min. drive from Kawaguchiko Station
11:30-15:00(L.O.14:00), 18:00-22:30(L.O.21:30)
Monday
0555-73-3599
Free of charge
3Musashi Handmade Udon
Yoshida's Udon" loved by locals for many years
The noodles are made by letting them rest for at least two days to allow the gluten to mature and give them their firmness, making them extremely chewy. It is said that in the olden days, men in Fuji-Yoshida began making udon for lunch in place of women who worked the textile machines that were the main industry in the area. In order to make udon that was good for the stomach, the men kneaded the udon with all their might, faithfully carrying on the tradition of "Yoshida's Udon" that gave the udon its strong texture.
The soup for Yoshida's udon is usually a blend of soy sauce and miso paste, but here you can taste carefully seasoned dashi broth made from niboshi (dried sardines), thickly shaved bonito stock, etc., by boiling them in water.
We recommend the signature dish, musashi, which is a bowl of rice topped with vegetable tempura, wakame seaweed, and kitsune (fox) that is so large it cannot fit in the bowl. You can enjoy not only the taste but also the visual impact of the dish.
Local Guide
Supporters
The locals say, "When you think of Yoshida Udon, you think of this noodle! The noodles are impressive for their strong firmness. The kakiage (deep-fried tofu), which is almost as big as your face, is also famous and very satisfying.
A casual and relaxing restaurant
The interior of the store has a nostalgic feel, as if you have come to visit a relative's house. Yoshida's Udon" stores, which have been in business since the early Showa period when people gradually began to start their business with udon, often operate in the living room or guest room of the owner's home. Although this is not part of the residence, you can enjoy "Yoshida's Udon" in the traditional style, with tables lined up in the hall.
- Handmade Udon Noodles MUSASHI
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6-10-19 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi MAP
16 min. walk from Fuji Station
10:30~14:00
Thursdays
090-5768-8644
Free of charge
4Moose Hills Burger
Excellent gourmet burgers made with carefully selected ingredients
A gourmet burger store nestled in a quiet forest. The burgers are all excellent, made with bread using natural yeast that has a great texture and juicy 100% coarse-ground Aussie beef patties.
The most popular item is the "Special Smoked Bacon Burger" made with homemade smoked bacon. Since the amount of smoked bacon can only be made in limited quantities at a time, it is a popular menu item that many people become addicted to once they try it. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of side dishes and drinks, so you will want to visit again and again.
Local Guide
Supporters
The crispy buns and juicy, meaty patties are a must! The "Special Smoked Bacon Burger" is a must-try, but the "Chili Cheeseburger" and "Avocado Cheeseburger" are also favorites.
Can be used for a variety of occasions
The restaurant is always crowded with tourists who stop by on their way to touring by motorcycle or bicycle, or after sweating it out at an Activity. The restaurant is equipped with free Wi-Fi, so you can use it in a variety of ways, such as bringing in your PC to work or reading a book with a cup of coffee in hand.
Dogs are welcome both inside and on the terrace. When you enter, you will be greeted by Tina Annika, a Labrador retriever who is the store's signature dog.
Local Guide
Supporters
It gets crowded during the summer and on weekends, but you will still want to go. We recommend staggering your time.
- Moose Hills Burger
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YamanashiFujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun, YamanashiKatsuyama3290-1 MAP
8 min. drive from Kawaguchiko Station
11:00-20:00 (weekdays), 11:00-21:00 (weekends & holidays)
No
0555-72-6691
Free of charge





