Sen no Niwa Kofu Ten

Sen no Niwa Kofu Ten is a traditional Japanese-style izakaya a five-minute walk from Kofu Station's south exit, built around a garden theme carried through in its interior screens, low lighting, and tatami-floored private rooms. The restaurant scales from intimate two-person counters to private rooms accommodating parties of up to about seventy, making it a common choice for Kofu company dinners (nomikai) and family gatherings alike. The menu covers a broad izakaya range — sashimi, grilled skewers, seasonal small plates — backed by a sake and shochu list with several Yamanashi-brewed options, plus standard beer and highballs. Because larger private rooms are bookable, Sen no Niwa is one of the more reliable options in Kofu for group reservations rather than a walk-in counter seat, and its polished, traditional look sets it apart from the more casual counters of nearby Chochin Yokocho. Weekend evenings and the Friday nomikai slot after work are the busiest times, so groups of four or more should book ahead.