6 Excellent & Blissful Lunches in Hakone (Gora, Sengokuhara, Ashinoko area)
Gora, Sengokuhara, and Lake Ashinoko are rich in nature and scenic beauty in the Hakone area. There are many hole-in-the-wall restaurants where you can enjoy a stylish meal while admiring the heart-warming scenery, and lunch in particular is a high-level battleground. When you travel to Hakone, you want to enjoy the local ingredients and views. Here is a selection of recommended lunches that will meet your expectations.
＜Gora Area
1Kaiseki Cuisine Hanadan
Authentic kaiseki courses served in an elegant building associated with the imperial family
Gora Hanadan is a luxury hot spring hotel located on the site of the former Kannin-no-Miya villa. The Restaurant, located in a classical Western-style building on the premises, offers a beautiful kaiseki lunch. The restaurant's extraordinary attention to quality ingredients is reflected in the flavor of its menu, which includes fresh seafood from Sagami Bay and Suruga Bay, as well as from all over Japan. The menu changes monthly, and all the dishes are wonderfully sophisticated, with an awareness of the "firsts, seasons, and lasts" of the ingredients. There are four types of kaiseki dishes to suit every taste and budget. There is also a "children's set meal" featuring hamburgers, fried shrimp, and other dishes, making it a perfect place to visit for family anniversaries.
A space that exudes elegance and invites a glamorous mood.
The building was built in the early Showa period (early 20th century) as a summer residence for Prince Kotohito of Kanyinomiya. The exterior is in the half-timber style, which retains the atmosphere of medieval Europe, and the interior is in the Art Deco style of the early 20th century. The dining room, where dinner parties were held in the past, and the mansion's various private rooms are filled with elegance and grace. The greenery and autumn leaves outside the windows are like a picture in a painting, enhancing the charm of the seasonal dishes.
Located close to the Sculpture Forest Museum, this restaurant is a must-visit before or after sightseeing.
- Kaiseki Cuisine Hanadan
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1300 Gora, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
3 min. walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
Take a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at Gora Station, and walk about 3 minutes.
11:00-15:00 (L.O.13:30), 17:30-21:00 (L.O.19:00)
Closed on weekends and holidays
0460-82-3333
Free of charge
2GORA BREWERY (Brewery) & GRILL
Happy Lunch with Grilled Dishes and Craft Beer
The Brewery Restaurant opened in 2017 and has become very popular. The restaurant offers a variety of strong yet delicate dishes prepared by Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, a.k.a. "NOBU," a world-renowned Restaurant, along with craft beer that goes down a treat. Try the seared salmon black truffle or the lava-roasted lamb chop steak. The dishes are served on photogenic platters that make the most of the wood grain, so everyone can enjoy sharing them together. California rolls and other rolls are also recommended.
Wooden interior that blends in with the natural beauty of Gora
The restaurant's signature menu is complemented by its mellow, home-brewed craft beers, four of which change depending on the time of year. We recommend enjoying the individual characteristics of each beer with the food. The building and stone garden, with its woodwork, were designed by one of Japan's leading architects. You will encounter a special atmosphere and cuisine that will make you want to visit again.
- GORA BREWERY & GRILL
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- 1300-72 Gora, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
- 10 min. walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
- Take a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at Gora Station, and walk 10 minutes.
- 13:00-20:30 (L.O.19:40)
- No holidays
- 0460-83-8107
- Free of charge
＜Sengokuhara Area
3Hakone Retreat Foret WOODSIDE dining
French courses at a Restaurant in the Forest for local production for local consumption.
The Restaurant is located in "Hakone Retreat Foret," an accommodation Property in the forest of Sengokuhara. The wood-fired creative French course arranged with fish, meat, vegetables, etc. from the Suruga area and the pasta lunch with your choice of pasta and sauce are popular. The power of the wood is utilized to skillfully use different types and temperatures to maximize the potential of seasonal ingredients, and the subtle aroma of the wood deepens the lingering flavor of the dishes, resulting in simple yet profoundly flavorful dishes.
Nature, cuisine, and art are a trinity, creating a wonderful lunch time!
The lively open kitchen has a wood-fired grill where you can watch the local ingredients being cooked live. The building is domed with glass walls, giving it a high ceiling and a great sense of openness. The interior makes use of the texture of the wood to make you feel at one with the forest, which changes its expression from green in spring and summer, to autumn leaves in fall, and snow in winter. Artistic paintings adorn the walls, creating a sophisticated space. Enjoying the cool air and scenery along with art and local delicacies, this is a place where you can fully enjoy the feeling of a highland resort.
- Hakone Retreat Foret WOODSIDE dining
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- Hakone Retreat Foret, 1286-116 Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
- Approximately 14 minutes by car from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
- Take a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-yumoto Station or Gora Station, get off at Tawaraseki/Hakone Glass Forest Mae Bus Stop, and walk 5 minutes.
- 7:30-10:00 (L.O. 9:30), 17:30-19:20, 19:45-22:00 (L.O. 21:30) *Lunch available on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only.
- No holidays
- 0460-83-9090 (Representative)
- Free of charge
Reservation priority
4solo pizza TARO's
A pizzeria offering a variety of dishes using authentic Italian and Hakone ingredients
A popular pizzeria in Sengokuhara. You can enjoy authentic pizza made with Italian flour and cheese. The dough is slowly fermented for two days and baked in a high-temperature wood-fired oven, resulting in a crispy surface and chewy ears. The most popular item is the Margherita, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. In addition, a total of 12 types of pizzas are available, including the "Verdura" topped with a pile of leafy greens such as green curls and sunny lettuce.
Side dishes such as "oven-roasted chicken" and "bagna cauda" roasted in the pizza oven are also recommended.
A secluded Restaurant in the forest of Sengokuhara
The restaurant is located in a hideaway-style house in the middle of a forest. The owner, who is also a fashion designer, designed the interior, giving it the feel of an old Italian house. The antique furniture, fireplace, wine stocker, terra cotta flooring, thick pillars, and paintings are all from the owner's collection of antiques from overseas antique markets.
There is also a terrace where you can enjoy nature, and on a fine day, dining while bathing in negative ions is exceptional. Wisteria trellises spread out overhead, and beautiful flowers can be enjoyed from early to mid-May.
- solo pizza TARO's
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- 999 Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
- 15 minutes drive from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
- Take a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station or Gora Station, get off at "Sengokuhara Elementary School" and walk 7 minutes.
- 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00 (Mon. - 20:00)
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday noon
- 0460-85-2884
- Free of charge
- Take-out is available only by reservation on the day of visit (must be confirmed before coming).
<Ashinoko Area
5ashinoko terrace
Savory oven-baked pizza with a spectacular lakeside view
This Italian Restaurant is located near the Lake Ashi sightseeing boat pier. The location offers a wonderful view of the lake, the surrounding mountains, and even the torii gate of Hakone Shrine. The most popular item among guests is the wide variety of pizzas baked in an Italian wood-fired oven. The dough made from Neapolitan flour is crispy on the surface and chewy on the inside. Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese are also imported from Italy to ensure an authentic taste. In addition to the popular Margherita and Quattro Formaggi, you can also enjoy other flavors that make the most of local ingredients such as cherry salmon.
Open-air terrace seating with a great sense of openness in the atrium.
As well as pizza, we recommend the "Hakone Nishi-Foothill Mishima vegetables" grown in a field overlooking Mt. Fuji, and appetizers and pasta made with seafood from Odawara and Numazu ports. The restaurant also offers a selection of desserts, and the lunch menu is the same as the dinner menu.
Pets are welcome on the large covered terrace.
The Ashinoko Terrace also has a concept store that offers a wide range of Hakone souvenirs, casually stylish design goods, and clothing. Visitors can enjoy shopping as well as dining.
- Ashinoko Terrace
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- 61 Moto Hakone, Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
- Approximately 25 minutes by car from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station
- Take a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at "Moto Hakone Port" and walk 3 minutes.
- Please refer to the official HP for business days and hours.
- 0460-83-1074
- Affiliated Parking available
6Odakyu Mountain Hotel Japanese Restaurant Tsutsuji no Chaya
Popular "colorful KAI Local Flavors" featuring gorgeous seasonal delicacies
This Japanese restaurant is located in the Odakyu Mountain Mountain Hotel, which was built on the site of the former villa of Baron Koyata Iwasaki, an industrialist from the Taisho and Showa periods. The name of the restaurant is derived from the name of the tea ceremony room that existed during the time of the Baron's villa. For lunch, the restaurant offers authentic Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients selected from all over Japan. The "Saori KAI Local Flavors" is a popular menu that includes appetizers, sashimi, simmered dishes, and other beautifully arranged dishes, allowing you to enjoy the tastes of the season a little at a time in a luxurious setting.
The chef, who has trained at various ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants), is in charge of the cuisine. The dishes are prepared with a traditional yet glamorous flavor to add a touch of color to your special lunch time in Hakone.
Enjoy colorful tendon bowls in a space overlooking Lake Ashi.
For a taste of freshly fried tempura, we recommend the "Shrimp and Vegetable Tendon" featuring a variety of colorful ingredients. Prawns, seasonal vegetables, and other ingredients are fragrantly fried to enhance the flavor of the ingredients, making this dish gorgeous to the eye. You can enjoy the light texture of the batter and elegant flavor. Many people stop by on their way to Hakone for sightseeing, as the Hakone Shrine is located close by, making it an attractive place to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in a casual setting.
The view of Lake Ashi, the mountains of Hakone, and even Mt. Fuji on a clear day is outstanding, and around May, azaleas and rhododendrons bloom colorfully in the vast garden, creating a postcard-perfect scene.
- Odakyu Yamanohotel Japanese Restaurant Tsutsuji no Chaya
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- 80 Moto-Hakone, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
- Approximately 25 minutes by car from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station
- Take a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at "Moto Hakone Port" and walk about 11 minutes.
- 7:30-9:30 (L.O.), 11:30-13:30 (L.O.), 17:30-19:30 (L.O.) *Reservations required for dinner.
- Closed during winter season from Feb. 17 to 19
- 0460-83-6321 (Mountain Hotel Representative)
- Free of charge
MAP
- ＜Gora Area
- ＜Sengokuhara Area
- <Ashinoko Area
- Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby
Local Guide who was in charge of this article
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Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara
Kanagawa-ken Sengokuhara hot spring
Guest rooms overlooking the magnificent nature are all equipped with Outdoor hot springs. Encountering works of art stirs your inner desire to express yourself.
Access by bus 15 minutes by cab from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
- Example of Accommodation Rates
- 1 person per night From ¥57,500
Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone
Hakone-Yumoto hot spring, Kanagawa
Hot spring ryokan where you can experience "Hakone Gokochi" and enjoy the charms of Hakone to the fullest!
Access by bus Approximately 7 minutes by cab from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station
- Example of Accommodation Rates
- 1 person per night From 38,000 yen