Mayonaka no Haruichiban

Mayonaka no Haruichiban ('Midnight First Spring') is a late-opening izakaya in Kawaguchiko that does not even start service until 9:00pm and runs through until 4:00 in the morning, filling a real gap for visitors arriving late from a Mount Fuji sunset viewing, hospitality staff finishing a shift, or anyone wanting a proper meal rather than convenience-store food deep into the night. The menu covers standard izakaya fare — grilled skewers, fried items, rice and noodle dishes — designed to satisfy as a late dinner rather than just bar snacks, alongside the usual beer, highball, and shochu drink list. Because it opens so late, the crowd through the night shifts noticeably: earlier hours draw a mix of visitors and workers looking for dinner, while the small hours attract a quieter, more solitary set of late-night regulars. The room is simple and unpretentious, prioritizing function over atmosphere, and closes irregularly depending on staffing, so it is worth calling ahead if planning a very late visit.