Hakone, Kanagawa
Local Guide
6 Must-Try Lunch Spots in Hakone (Hakone-Yumoto, Miyanoshita, Kowakudani)

With a long history as a hot spring resort and many vacation homes, Hakone boasts a sophisticated and high-caliber food culture. In particular, the area stretching from Hakone-Yumoto to Miyanoshita is packed with renowned restaurants that impress even the most discerning foodies.While Hakone is strongly associated with mountains, Odawara Port is only about a 10-minute drive away, ensuring the freshest seafood. Here are six wonderful lunch spots where you can enjoy dishes made with meticulous attention to ingredients and cooking methods, all while taking in Hakone’s unique, lush scenery.

Specialty "Hayakumo Tofu" and other tofu/yamato courses are sure to please your taste buds.

"Yamatofu Dim Sum," which also features "Sōun Tofu." You can substitute the regular yam for wild yam (jinenjo) if you prefer.

Not far from Hakone Yumoto Station, this charming restaurant stands at the foot of Yumoto Bridge, which spans the Hayakawa River. If you visit, be sure to try their original dish, "Hayakumo Tofu," which was inspired by vegetarian cuisine. It is made by warming cotton (momen) tofu in kombu (kelp) broth and topping it with yam made with Hida Takayama's country miso (bean paste). The traditional tofu with a strong bean taste, which is purchased from a local tofu store that has been in business since the Edo period, is a perfect match with the gentle taste of the smooth yam. The "Yam Dim Sum" is a popular course that includes not only "Soun Tofu" but also "Tuna Yamakake," "Tororo and Barley Rice," "Soup," and "Koso" (pickles).

Relaxing restaurant with a nostalgic atmosphere

A restaurant where you can feel the good old Japanese culture
A restaurant where you can feel the good old Japanese culture

The first floor of the building, which was built by the owner's grandmother as a villa in the early Showa period (1926-1989), was once used as a hot spring resort, and the restaurant retains traces of its past in many places. On the entrance side, there is a large table with an iroori (a traditional Japanese fireplace), creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The restaurant is well-known for its high rate of repeat customers, as you will be able to enjoy the warm and hearty hospitality and the nourishing cuisine of tofu and yams in the clear air along the Hayakawa River.

Tofu and Yam Cuisine Shikajiya
  • Address 640 Yumoto, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
  • Direction 5 min. walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station
  • Business Hours 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Last entry at 2:00 p.m.)
    5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (Last entry at 6:30 p.m.)
    *On Tuesdays, open only from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Last entry at 2:00 p.m.)
  • Closed Wednesday, Thursday
  • Phone 0460-85-5751

The tai gohan (rice with sea bream) is both flavorful and photogenic.

The most popular dish is the “Takara-zuki Set.” It’s a generous spread featuring sea bream rice, sea bream chazuke, sashimi, simmered sea bream collar, deep-fried egg tofu, and dessert.
The most popular dish is the “Takara-zuki Set.” It’s a generous spread featuring sea bream rice, sea bream chazuke, sashimi, simmered sea bream collar, deep-fried egg tofu, and dessert.

Located across from the important cultural asset "Kanreidomon" (Kanrei-domon), the restaurant is marked by its vermilion walls. The owner, who trained at such famous restaurants as "Hyotei" at Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto, is well known for his delicate cuisine. The signature dish, "tai gohan (rice with sea bream)," is made by cooking rice in kelp broth using natural water from the outer rim of Hakone and mixing it with sea bream caught at Odawara Port, which is then grilled with natural salt from Ako. The fluffy texture is full of flavor, and the more you take a bite or two, the more the deliciousness spreads. It is served in a red sea bream bowl, which is a delight to both the eyes and to take pictures of.

Enjoy a heart-warming lunch while gazing at the beauty of the valley

Tai gohan bento is available at YOURAKU TERRACE along the Hayakawa River
Tai gohan bento is available at YOURAKU TERRACE along the Hayakawa River

In addition to the set menu featuring sea bream rice as the main dish, we also offer sea bream chazuke, which we highly recommend. From the table seating by the window, you can enjoy a sweeping panoramic view of the changing seasonal scenery—including cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn foliage—as well as a view of the “Chitose Bridge.”You can also enjoy the “Colorful Sea Bream Rice Bento” or “Colorful Deluxe Bento,” purchased inside the restaurant, on the terrace overlooking the mountain stream. The restaurant welcomes guests/customers with small children and pets.
The restaurant’s name, “Eiroku,” refers to ornaments once used in the jewelry of Indian nobility and in Buddhist ritual objects. True to its name, the concept centers on cuisine and an atmosphere that are both elegant and full of grace.

Yoraku
  • Address 84 Tonozawa, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
  • Direction 5 min. walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Tonosawa Station
  • Direction Take a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at "Tonosawa" and walk about 1 minute.
  • Business Hours 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Last order: 2:30 p.m.)
  • Closed Days Closed on Wednesdays; other irregular holidays may apply
  • Phone 0460-85-8878
  • Parking Free
  • Notes Dining inside the restaurant is available to guests/customers aged 10 and older

Beef lovers can enjoy the high quality of the meat at lunch time.

Lunch options include the “Kuroge Wagyu Sirloin Lunch” and the “Domestic Beef Steak Lunch,” among others.
Lunch options include the “Kuroge Wagyu Sirloin Lunch” and the “Domestic Beef Steak Lunch,” among others.

This steakhouse, which has been in business for about 50 years, is attached to the “Yoshiike Hot Spring Ryokan” in the Hakone Yumoto hot spring district. It is so highly regarded that guests even come from other inns just to enjoy its steaks.The reason for its popularity is its “style that allows you to thoroughly savor the meat itself.” To let the high-quality meat—carefully selected from all over Japan—take center stage, the cooking method is classic, with only a light sprinkling of salt and pepper as a finishing touch. At lunchtime, there are four types of course menus available, allowing you to enjoy dishes such as the refined-tasting domestic beef tenderloin steak at reasonable prices.

Served counter style with the chef grilling right in front of you

The counter seats offer a view of the Japanese garden.
The counter seats offer a view of the Japanese garden.

Since it’s a counter-style restaurant, you can enjoy the experience with all five senses: listening to the sizzle of the meat right before your eyes, breathing in the savory aroma, and marveling at the chef’s skill.The “Kuroge Wagyu Sirloin Lunch” features A4-grade Kuroge Wagyu with a perfect balance of lean meat and marbling. Additionally, the “Special Selection Kuroge Wagyu Sirloin Lunch” lets you savor A5-grade beef with exceptional marbling, allowing you to spend a blissful time indulging in the finest steaks.
When you dine at the steakhouse, you can enjoy day-use bathing at “Yoshiike Ryokan” at a discounted rate, so we highly recommend stopping by for a soak.

Steak House Yoshiike
  • Address 1F YOSHIIKE RYOKAN, 597 Yumoto, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
  • Direction 7 minutes walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station.
  • Business Hours 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (Last Order: 2:00 PM), 5:00 PM–9:00 PM (Last Order: 8:00 PM)
  • Closed Days Wednesdays (occasional closures; please call ahead to confirm)
  • Phone 0460-85-5714
  • Parking Free

Light, savory and exquisite pizza baked in a maki oven

"Margherita" 2,288 yen (tax included), "Funghi" 2,838 yen (tax included)

This glass-walled Italian restaurant stands along a path about a 1-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station. The restaurant with an open kitchen is always crowded with people. The menu features pizzas such as "Margherita," "Siciliana," and "Funghi" (mushroom), all of which are based on traditional Italian cuisine and make use of ingredients produced in Hakone in a simple yet brilliant way. The dough is made with natural Hakone water and fermented slowly for a long time under the restaurant's own temperature and humidity control, resulting in a light and airy texture. It is so delicious that even a woman can easily eat a slice.

The pizza's flavor is enhanced by the Neapolitan master craftsman's maki oven.

Watching the fire in the maki oven raises expectations for a delicious pizza.
Watching the fire in the maki oven raises expectations for a delicious pizza.

The signature maki kiln is handmade by Naples' best kiln makers, who use seawater when kneading the clay. A trace amount of salt oozes into the kiln, which enhances the flavor of the baked product. In addition to pizzas, the restaurant also offers a variety of other satisfying dishes, such as wild game dishes of Ezo sika deer and sweets made with soy milk that is purchased every morning from a long-established local tofu store.
The name of the restaurant is a combination of a number that the owner has in mind and the Latin words for "mountain (Mons)" and "sea (Mare). You can feel and enjoy both the mountain culture of Hakone and the sea culture of Odawara.

808 Monsmare
  • Address 1F 698-10 Yumoto, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
  • Direction 1 minute walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station
  • Business Hours Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
    Dinner: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (Last Order: 8:30 p.m.)
  • Closed Days Closed every Wednesday and the third Tuesday of the month
  • Phone 0460-83-9098
  • Parking None

Fresh and colorful "Ajisai-don" rice bowl

“Aji-Sai Rice Bowl” (includes a soup bowl, small side dish, and pickles) 2,050 yen
“Aji-Sai Rice Bowl” (includes a soup bowl, small side dish, and pickles) 2,050 yen

Just off Miyanoshita Station, a small store with a warm wooden exterior is a landmark. Inside the restaurant, the view of Hakone's mountains spreads out the window, giving you a refreshing feeling as if you are dining in the middle of a forest. A popular lunchtime dish is the "Ajisai-don," a bowl of rice topped with fresh horse mackerel caught in Sagami Bay and seasonal local fish, served with cucumber, radish, and Shibazuke pickles for a refreshing taste. The flavor of the horse mackerel and the crunchy texture of the cucumber and radish add a unique flavor to this innovative menu item.

Enjoy Kanagawa Prefecture brand ingredients in a casual set meal

The restaurant is filled with the warmth of wood, blending in with the scenery outside.
The restaurant is filled with the warmth of wood, blending in with the scenery outside.

In addition to fresh fish sourced from Odawara, the restaurant offers appealing set meals featuring locally produced ingredients such as “Soshū Beef” and “Yamayuri Pork.” The “Yamayuri Pork Braised Rice Bowl” features pork simmered until it falls apart—so tender you can cut it with a spoon.The oden, simmered with Odawara free-range chicken bones and other ingredients, is also available for takeout. Whether you’re a local or a tourist from Japan or abroad, this restaurant offers a friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a casual meal while taking in the surrounding nature.

Mori Meshi
  • Address 404-13 Miyanoshita, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
  • Direction A short walk from Miyanoshita Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
  • Direction Take a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at "Miyanoshita" and walk about 4 minutes.
  • Business Hours 11:30 AM–3:00 PM, 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • Phone 0460-83-8886
  • Parking None

Seafood purchased directly from fishermen and homemade pasta are the charm of this Italian restaurant

The photo shows the lunch menu. There is also a dinner menu available by reservation only
The photo shows the lunch menu. There is also a dinner menu available by reservation only

An Italian restaurant located along National Route 1, down the hill from Miyanoshita Station. The owner, who trained in Italy and Tokyo, opened this restaurant in 2013 with the goal of establishing a business in Hakone, a place close to both the sea and the mountains.For lunch, we highly recommend the course menu, featuring delicious appetizers and pasta made with fresh local fish from Sagami Bay, delivered daily by our partner fishermen. The pasta—including homemade, hand-rolled fettuccine and orecchiette made with “Shonan wheat”—is exquisite and pairs perfectly with the sauces.

Also recommended as souvenirs! Takeout sales of homemade sweets

From left: cheesecake, organic banana cake, coffee-flavored cake
From left: cheesecake, organic banana cake, coffee-flavored cake

In addition to dining in, we offer homemade takeout desserts that even guests/customers not dining at the Restaurant are welcome to purchase.
Our lineup features carefully crafted items, including a rich cheesecake made with sake lees from Kanagawa Prefecture and Parmigiano-Reggiano, a cake made with matcha from Shizuoka Prefecture and organic bananas, and a coffee-flavored cake with the aromatic notes of Italian hazelnuts and Hokkaido mascarpone. Since these are sold right at the counter, they’re easy to pick up.Please feel free to pick them up for yourself or as souvenirs for your travels.

Sora Anna
  • Address 105 Miyanoshita, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa MAP
  • Direction Approximately a 3-minute walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Miyanoshita Station.
  • DirectionTake a bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone-Yumoto Station, get off at "Miyanoshita" and walk about 1 minute.
  • Business Hours 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; Friday through Sunday, dinner starts at 6:30 PM (dinner is by reservation only)
  • Closed Mon.
  • Phone 0460-83-8016
  • Parking Free

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