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Shizenya

Delicate natural cuisine that is beautiful in both taste and appearance

A set-meal restaurant serving natural cuisine where you can fully enjoy ingredients unique to the Yatsugatake area. The owner and his wife, who trained while living at the famous wild vegetable and game meat restaurant "Sennin-goya," welcome guests with healthy dishes that make abundant use of the seasonal bounty of the mountains: wild vegetables in spring, river fish in summer, and mushrooms in autumn.
The lunch menu always features about 10 items, including the seasonal Yatsugatake set meal, tempura set meal, and highland vegetable salad set meal. Dinner is by reservation only and consists of a chef's choice course.

The superb view overlooking the Southern Alps is a treat in itself

The set meals come with several mini side dishes such as dressed salads and omelets, soup, and black rice. The dishes are so elaborate—even the dressings and tea are homemade—that the delicate plating and choice of tableware will leave you wondering where to start.
The interior, tastefully decorated with dried flowers made by the owner's wife and woodwork by artists living in Yatsugatake, has a stylish and calm atmosphere. You can spend a relaxing lunchtime while gazing at the Southern Alps through the large windows.

Shizen-ya

• 5471 Yato, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 8 minutes by car from JR Kai-Oizumi Station
• 11:00–15:00 (14:00 L.O., reservations preferred), 17:00–21:00 (reservations required)
• Wednesdays from April to November, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from December to March *Irregular holidays may occur
• 080-5387-6350
• Free

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Kobuchisawa Izutsuya

A renowned eel restaurant with a reputation both inside and outside the prefecture

When it comes to eel restaurants in Yamanashi Prefecture, the first name that comes to mind is "Kobuchisawa Izutsuya," located within walking distance of Kobuchisawa Station. Since its renewal in 2021 as a specialty restaurant for aged eel, it has attracted many people from both inside and outside the prefecture, often resulting in long lines on holidays.
In a Japanese-Western eclectic space that combines tatami-matted rooms with Scandinavian furniture, you can enjoy Kanto-style grilled eel (kabayaki) and white grilled eel (shirayaki) carefully prepared by artisans. By meticulously bleeding live eel and aging it, they create an eel with a deep, rich flavor, which is then slowly grilled over Binchotan charcoal.

Exquisite eel grilled over binchotan charcoal by skilled craftsmen

Popular menu items include the aged eel box containing a large piece of kabayaki, and the "Una-bako Ni-no-U," which allows you to enjoy both kabayaki and shirayaki. The "Kame-shio no Unagi," which pairs white grilled eel with mountain salt and Japanese pepper, is also a highly acclaimed dish. The eel, grilled with the skilled techniques of an artisan, is fluffy and melts in your mouth. Although it takes about 40 minutes from order to serving, it is an exquisite taste worth waiting for.

Local
Supporter

The eel is fluffy and has no fishy odor. While waiting for your meal, you can spend an exciting time admiring the garden and the building.

Kobuchisawa Izutsuya

• 1035 Kobuchisawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• 3-minute walk from JR Kobuchisawa Station
• 11:00–14:30 (Last entry/Last order 13:45), 17:00–20:00 (Last entry/Last order 19:15)
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 0551-36-5990
• Free

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Nakamura Farm Restaurant

Delicious chicken and egg dishes that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients!

A popular restaurant where you can enjoy dishes made with chicken and eggs from "Nakamura Farm," a poultry farm located at the southern foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. The chickens are raised free-range, fed a unique blend of feed, and given Yatsugatake groundwater, resulting in meat that is free of excess fat and releases the true flavor of chicken the more you chew. The menu features a variety of dishes centered on their own farm-produced chicken and eggs. The "Nakamura Farm Oyakodon," topped with plenty of runny, creamy eggs, is a masterpiece that has won the Gold Award in the Oyakodon category of the All Japan Donburi Grand Prix, hosted by the All Japan Donburi Federation, for five consecutive years.

Local
Supporter

The combination of rich, creamy eggs and the firm, flavorful guinea fowl is superb. The grilled white liver skewers were also more delicious than I imagined!

Fully enjoy chicken raised in the nature of Yatsugatake

The menu includes items that make the most of the flavor of the chicken and eggs, such as "Yatsugatake Egg TKG (Egg over rice)," "Rich and Thick Ramen," and "Chicken Wing Gyoza." Every dish is simple yet prepared with meticulous attention to detail, including temperature and timing. There is also a wide selection of desserts, such as pudding and ice cream made with Yatsugatake eggs.
In addition to the restaurant, the premises feature a direct sales shop where you can purchase eggs, chicken, and processed egg products, as well as a specialty sweets shop, making them perfect for souvenirs.

Nakamura Farm

• 4986-524 Higashide, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• 20-minute walk from JR Kai-Oizumi Station
• 11:00 - 14:00 (Last entry)
• Tuesday and Wednesday (Subject to seasonal changes; please check the website)
• 0551-47-5030
• Free

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Sake Brewery Restaurant Daimin

Dishes unique to a sake brewery using koji and sake lees are highly acclaimed

A restaurant directly managed by "Yamanashi Meijo," a long-established sake brewery founded in 1750 (the 3rd year of the Kan'en era) in Daigahara on the Koshu Kaido road. In the stylish, old-folk-house-style interior, which utilizes materials from the brewery's former residence, you can enjoy dishes that add new arrangements to traditional recipes using fermented foods unique to the brewery, such as sake lees and koji. The top recommendation is the "Salmon Koji-zuke Set Meal." The salmon, marinated for 20 days in the rice koji used for sake brewing, is plump and tender, infused with the sweetness and umami of the koji. It is also a delight to be able to enjoy a variety of dishes in small portions, such as side dishes of seasonal vegetables, thick omelets, and country-style soup.

Local
Supporter

You can even drink the brewing water from Shichiken! The "salmon marinated in koji" is grilled to be fluffy and moist, and it is exquisite with the aroma of the koji and the perfect amount of salt.

Healthy fermented dishes to enjoy with sake

We highly recommend enjoying the restaurant's signature sake along with your meal. Every dish served in the restaurant pairs perfectly with the "Shichiken" brand of sake, nurtured by the water and rice of Hakushu. If you find a bottle you like, you can purchase it at the adjacent main building. There is also a wide variety of processed products available, such as sake lees, amazake, and salmon marinated in koji, making them perfect for souvenirs.

Daimin

• 2287 Daigahara, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• 10-minute drive from JR Nagasaka Station
• 11:30–15:00, 17:00–20:30 (Reservation required by 17:00 the previous day)
• Tuesdays, Year-end and New Year holidays
• 0551-35-5111
• Free

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Ajinoren Washin

Enjoy fresh fish dishes that pair perfectly with sake

A famous Japanese restaurant in Hokuto City. Every morning, they source fresh fish from the local wholesale market in Kofu and prepare it using the most suitable cooking methods, such as grilling, simmering, sashimi, or deep-frying. The rice and miso soup served with their set meals are also highly acclaimed, featuring "Oshiba-san's Rice" grown by a master rice farmer in Takane Town and miso soup made with additive-free Yamago miso from "Gomi Shoyu-ten." The "Simmered Splendid Alfonsino" is a particularly exquisite dish with deep, rich flavors, prepared using a sauce that has been replenished since the restaurant first opened.

Menu items that showcase the skills of the craftsmen

Using fresh fish carefully selected by the owner, who has many years of experience in Japanese restaurants, they offer seasonal flavors through their daily changing "Sashimi Set Meal," sashimi platters, and recommended menu items. Their Oizumi soba sets, made with locally produced buckwheat flour, are also popular, allowing guests to enjoy the unique flavors of Hokuto City. With a variety of alcoholic beverages that pair well with their à la carte dishes, including Yamanashi-produced wines, sake, and shochu from Kyushu, the restaurant is bustling with tourists and regulars alike, not only during lunch but also in the evening.

Local
Supporter

The sashimi set meal is reasonable and delicious, so I always end up ordering it. The tempura zaru soba is also recommended.

Ajinoren Washin

• 277-4 Otsubo, Gochoda, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 5 minutes by car from JR Nagasaka Station
• 11:30–14:30 (14:00 L.O.), 17:00–20:30 (20:00 L.O.)
• Mondays (if a public holiday, closed the following day)
• 0551-47-2500
• 12 free parking spaces

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Kiyosato Restaurant & Cottage BOKU

Enjoy local cuisine unique to Yamanashi Prefecture

A restaurant located on the premises of "Mutsumi," a cottage with a dog run in Kiyosato where you can stay with your pets. In addition to their signature handmade udon noodles made with delicious Yatsugatake water and carefully selected flour, you can enjoy set meals and à la carte dishes featuring an abundance of local ingredients. A recommended dish is the Koshu local specialty, "Ozara." You can enjoy chewy, cold udon or hoto noodles dipped in a homemade warm broth made from Rishiri kelp, dried sardines, bonito flakes, and round herring flakes. The broth is packed with seasonal vegetables harvested in Yatsugatake. During the cold season, "Yumori," where the noodles are served straight from the boiling water, is also popular.

Local
Supporter

The Ozara Houtou features chewy, hand-kneaded noodles. The dipping sauce bowl contains deep-fried vegetables, and there are countless types of ingredients.

Local gourmet food and rich soft-serve ice cream are also popular

After enjoying local gourmet dishes such as "Koshu Torimotsu-ni" (chicken giblets simmered in a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze) and "Koshu Sauce Katsudon" (pork cutlet bowl served with a unique Koshu-style sauce), we recommend trying the rich soft-serve ice cream available at the adjacent shop. They are famous for their exquisite, one-of-a-kind soft-serve ice cream, including milk soft-serve with reduced sweetness, bitter authentic chocolate soft-serve, and the original "Kaiun 'Ku-Soft'" (a raw cheese soft-serve made by mixing cheese into milk soft-serve).

Kiyosato Restaurant & Cottage BOKU

• 3545-2411 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• 10-minute drive from JR Nagasaka Station
• 11:00–14:30 L.O., 17:00–19:30 L.O. (Saturdays and Sundays only)
• Wednesdays and Thursdays
• 0551-48-3068
• Free

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Terroir Ai to Ibukuro

Yatsugatake gastronomy to enjoy the blessings of nature

The popular French restaurant "Ai to Ibukuro" in Sangenjaya, Tokyo, has relocated to Yatsugatake and reopened under the name "Terroir Ai no Ibukuro." In this 170-year-old traditional house, which once served as a main inn for the Nagasawa-juku post station, you can enjoy a daily changing classic and modern course menu featuring abundant natural ingredients from Yatsugatake, paired with Yamanashi wines.
Just as the French proverb says, "Love comes through the stomach," a fun and delicious time spent around the table with loved ones is truly a blissful moment filled with love.

A magnificent fusion of a traditional folk house and French cuisine

The restaurant uses seasonal ingredients that can only be found at that specific time of year. This includes organically grown vegetables, mushrooms gathered by local experts or sometimes the chef himself in the mountains, and sweetfish. Since ingredients have a season only once a year, it can sometimes take a full year from the initial concept of "let's make this with that" to the dish actually being served in the restaurant. It is a place where you can fully enjoy the bounty of the Yatsugatake region, accompanied by tableware and cutlery crafted by local Yatsugatake artisans and Japanese wines.

Local
Supporter

With a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks and courses for children, this restaurant is wonderful in its thoughtfulness.

Terroir Ai to Ibukuro

• 414 Nagasawa, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• 20 minutes by car from JR Kobuchisawa Station
• 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00
• Monday to Wednesday
• Free
• Online reservations only

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Happy Medium Club

An all-day dining spot in front of Kobuchisawa Station where you can enjoy authentic espresso and meals

A complex facility that opened in front of Kobuchisawa Station in July 2025, spanning four floors from the basement to the rooftop.On the first floor,the cafe dining offers a variety of healthy and flavorful dishes that make abundant use of seasonal vegetables, such as spice curry made with highland vegetables and Yamanashi Prefecture's brand-name "Koshu Wine Beef," and weekly pasta specials featuring wild mountain vegetables and seasonal produce.

Another appealing feature is that the food menu is available throughout business hours. Furthermore, you can enjoy espresso supervised by a world-class barista, as well as traditional Austrian sweets and bread handmade in the on-site workshop, making it a versatile spot for everything from full meals to cafe time.

The perfect moment during your travels, spent in a space filled with culture

In addition, there is a grocery and gift shop in the basement, and on the second floor,there is a lounge where you can enjoy the history of Kobuchisawa, as well as a terrace where pets are welcome.From the rooftop, you can enjoy a panoramic view of themagnificent mountains of the Yatsugatake and Southern Alps.

True to the store's name, which means "a place to enjoythe perfect moment of happiness,"this is a complex facility where you can spend your time in many different ways. Why not stop by for lunch, during a break in your travels, or while waiting for your train, and enjoy a pleasant moment?

Local
Supporter

This is a restaurant with a focus on detail that you can enjoy even just by looking at the interior and artwork. Beyond the food, you will surely be able to feel the various charms of the region, such as its culture and art, right from in front of Kobuchisawa Station.

Happy Medium Club

• 1020-1 Kobuchisawa-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 1-minute walk from JR Kobuchisawa Station
• 9:00–18:00
• Wednesday
• 0551-45-6567
• Free

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stove

Renowned for dishes that make the most of the ingredients' natural flavors

A restaurant where you can enjoy first-class flavors in a calm space. The interior of this special space, which was relocated from Kamakura—the former residence of the literati painter Isamu Kobayashi known as "Toseian"—was designed by the New Material Research Laboratory, founded by a renowned contemporary artist and an architect, creating an atmosphere that is both open and serene.
Named with the image of "cherishing ingredients as if gently stroking them until they are transparent," the restaurant sources most of its ingredients, such as vegetables, meat, and fish, directly from local producers, serving dishes that are simple yet delicate and powerful in flavor.

A luxurious time to savor the bounty of Yamanashi

There are two lunch courses available by reservation. The "Local Vegetable Pot-au-Feu," served in all courses, is the restaurant's signature dish. The natural sweetness of the vegetables and the elegant kelp-based broth create an exquisite harmony. In addition to the food, the restaurant offers a wide selection of Yamanashi-produced drinks, including wines, local sake, and unsweetened, additive-free grape juice made by simply pressing wine grapes. It is a place where you can fully savor the bounty of Yamanashi.

Local
Supporter

Both the fish and meat are fresh and locally sourced. We recommend visiting with plenty of time to spare so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

Sutoubu stove

• 4551 Nakamaru, Nagasaka-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 20-minute walk from JR Nagasaka Station
• 11:30–15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 18:00–21:30 (L.O. 20:30) *Reservation required
• Monday–Thursday
• 0551-45-7703
• Free

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bistro Bugaboo

Exquisite casual French cuisine committed to local production for local consumption

This restaurant is well-regarded for its bistro cuisine made with local ingredients. It is conveniently located just a one-minute walk from Kobuchisawa Station and is always bustling with many customers. The restaurant's concept is "EAT LOCAL." Every casual dish, which makes abundant use of local ingredients such as Yatsugatake vegetables nurtured by the highland's fresh air and clear water, game meat, and Koshu Crystal Pork, is exquisite. They pair perfectly with domestic and French wines selected by the sommelier, as well as craft beers.

A bistro for adults where conversation and drinks flow freely

For lunch, they offer a simple two-course meal consisting of an appetizer and a main dish. The thick-cut sautéed "Crystal Pork" is a dish made by grilling "Koshu Lactic Acid Bacteria Pork Crystal Pork," which is raised on feed containing lactic acid bacteria. The sweetness of the fat, which has very little gamey flavor, spreads in your mouth with every bite. The signature homemade ham, known as charcuterie, can be enjoyed as an appetizer in the lunch course or as part of a one-plate lunch. You can also take out sandwiches made with charcuterie in a baguette, so we recommend having a picnic under the blue sky.

Local
Supporter

The sautéed Crystal Pork is cooked to perfection, further enhancing the delicious flavor of the meat. It is also very filling and highly satisfying!

bistro Bugaboo

• 1028-1 Kobuchisawa-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 1-minute walk from JR Kobuchisawa Station
• 11:30–15:00 (L.O. 14:00), 18:00–22:00 (L.O. 20:30)
• Mondays and Tuesdays
• 0551-45-6843
• None (Please use the "Kobuchisawa No. 3 Parking Lot" coin parking)

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Osteria Nana

Italian cuisine featuring an abundance of seasonal vegetables

A popular Italian restaurant located in the city center of Nirasaki. In the bright interior, which is based on white and wood grain, you can enjoy Italian cuisine that your body will love, using plenty of locally grown and carefully selected seasonal vegetables, as the restaurant's name "Sai-Ni" suggests. The chef aims for a gentle flavor that brings out the natural taste of the ingredients. A distinctive feature is that almost no garlic is used.

A carefully curated menu that also focuses on vibrant presentation

For lunch, you can choose from two types of set menus featuring pasta as the main dish, or a course where you can choose either fish or meat as the main. The appetizer platter served with the pasta set and the course is a visually vibrant dish featuring seasonal vegetables prepared as grills or salads. You can choose from about eight types of pasta, all of which are very filling. Since there are standard menu items and seasonal menu items, you can enjoy different dishes whenever you visit. Desserts using vegetables, such as pumpkin soup and chiffon cake, are also well-regarded for being delicious with just the right amount of sweetness.

Local
Supporter

The food has a gentle, delicious taste that feels like a direct reflection of the owner's personality.
The courses are also reasonably priced and allow you to enjoy a full meal.

Osteria Nana

• 1-6-18 Fujimi, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 7-minute walk from JR Nirasaki Station
• 11:30–13:30 (L.O.), 18:00–20:00 (L.O.)
• Tuesday (irregular holidays)
• 0551-23-7620
• Free

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Cueillette

Classic French cuisine enjoyed in a house on a hill

A stone house restaurant standing in the middle of a vineyard. It is in a prime location where you can view the vineyards and Mount Fuji from the windows. The chef, who trained at starred restaurants in the Champagne region of France, prepares French cuisine using local ingredients such as organic vegetables and fruits, wild mushrooms, wild plants, and game. To bring out the maximum flavor of the ingredients, the dishes are finished simply without being overly elaborate.

Feel elegant in a classical Western-style building

Lunch is a course meal consisting of two appetizers, a fish dish, a main dish, dessert, and coffee. The chef's signature dish is an appetizer featuring house-smoked "Yatsugatake spring water trout" paired with marinated local vegetables. The combination of the mild, moist texture of the "Yatsugatake spring water trout" and the fresh vegetables is exquisite. The "Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc," which is worth paying extra for on top of the course price, is a superb cake with a delicate chestnut cream that melts in your mouth.

Local
Supporter

The summer-only chilled peach soup is exquisite! With its great scenery and atmosphere, this is a restaurant you will want to visit on a special day.

Cueillette

• 1129 Mitsuzawa, Hosaka-cho, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 7-minute drive from JR Nirasaki Station
• 12:00–13:30 (L.O.), 18:00–19:30 (L.O.)
• Tuesday
• 0551-23-1650
• Free

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Prosciutteria Morimoto

Blissful Italian cuisine enjoyed in an adult hideaway

A restaurant in a detached house nestled in a quiet forest, away from the hustle and bustle. The course menu, consisting of pasta and main dishes made with local ingredients, centered on homemade prosciutto, is filled with the chef's dedication. The specialty prosciutto, nurtured by the cool breeze of the Yatsugatake Mountains, is carefully sliced to order. Every dish pairs perfectly with wine, allowing you to enjoy blissful pairings in a relaxed, slow-moving atmosphere.

The warm hospitality, breathing with the owner's passion, is also a charm, and the sophisticated, calm space is perfect for important anniversaries. It is a renowned restaurant where you can forget your daily life and immerse yourself in fine dining while feeling the four seasons of Yatsugatake.

A moving dining experience that will change your perception of prosciutto

The restaurant's signature dish is "Prosciutto di Yatsugatake," a completely additive-free prosciutto made from "Koshu Lactic Acid Bacteria Pork Crystal Pork," a brand of pork from Yamanashi Prefecture, cured with natural salt and the rich, natural breeze of Yatsugatake.

It is characterized by a moist, gentle sweetness reminiscent of those from Parma, Italy,The rich aroma that spreads the moment it enters your mouth and the sweetness of the fat that melts on your tongue are truly the fruits of craftsmanship. Why not enjoy the energy of "living ingredients" that can only be tasted here with all five senses, along with dishes that bring out the freshness of local vegetables?

Local
Supporter

The signature homemade prosciutto is a masterpiece that you can also enjoy at OTTO SETTE, the main dining room of Risonare Yatsugatake.

Prosciutteria Morimoto

• 8240-3178 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 8 minutes by car from JR Kai-Oizumi Station
• 11:30–13:30, 17:30–20:00 (Reservation required)
• Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and winter season
• Free
• This restaurant is by referral only.