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Restaurants in Yamanashi

Best Restaurants in Yamanashi 2026

How to eat well in Yamanashi at every budget, and the local dishes you shouldn't leave without trying.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

Yamanashi has 28+ restaurants and places to eat covered in this guide, led by Kosakuya, Houtou Fudou Funatsu and Houtou Fudou Nishiko. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Yamanashi Prefecture is a landlocked prefecture in the Chubu region of central Honshu, cradled in the Kofu Basin and ringed by mountains, most famously the northern slopes of Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes. Home to the Yoshida Trail, the most-used of Mount Fuji's four climbing routes, and to Japan's oldest and largest wine region around Katsunuma, Yamanashi pairs alpine and lakeside scenery with a proud viticulture and fruit-growing tradition, plus the jewelry and crystal-carving craftsmanship of its capital, Kofu City.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Japanese (hoto noodles)

Kosakuya

¥1,000–2,000 ($6–13)4.3/5

Popular Japanese (hoto noodles) restaurant in Yamanashi.

Known for: Hoto, Yamanashi's thick hand-cut flat noodles simmered in a miso-based squash soup, served in a traditional farmhouse-style dining room

3370 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0304
Japanese (hoto noodles)

Houtou Fudou Funatsu

¥1,200–2,000 ($8–13)4.4/5

Popular Japanese (hoto noodles) restaurant in Yamanashi.

Known for: Hoto served in a dramatic log-cabin dining hall with an open central hearth, one of the most photographed noodle restaurants in the Fuji Five Lakes region

3631-2 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0301
Japanese (hoto noodles)

Houtou Fudou Nishiko

¥1,200–2,000 ($8–13)4.3/5

Popular Japanese (hoto noodles) restaurant in Yamanashi.

Known for: Sister branch of the Funatsu hoto hall, set near quieter Lake Saiko with the same hearth-lit log-cabin format

2211 Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0332
Japanese (Yoshida udon)

Fujiyoshida Udon Nakamichi

¥550–900 ($3–6)4.5/5

Popular Japanese (Yoshida udon) restaurant in Yamanashi.

Known for: Yoshida udon, Fujiyoshida's uniquely chewy, thick-cut udon topped with shredded cabbage, horse meat, and a miso-soy broth, distinct from Yamanashi's hoto

3-14-3 Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0005
Japanese (Yoshida udon)

Menya Ichiban

¥500–850 ($3–5)4.3/5

Popular Japanese (Yoshida udon) restaurant in Yamanashi.

Known for: Long-running Yoshida udon shop known for its firm, springy noodles and a house-made spicy chili-sesame condiment called suri-dane

2-3-2 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0007
Japanese (torimotsu-ni, yakitori)

Torimasa Honten

¥2,500–4,500 ($16–28)4.4/5

Popular Japanese (torimotsu-ni, yakitori) restaurant in Yamanashi.

Known for: Torimotsu-ni, Kofu's signature dish of chicken giblets slow-simmered in a thick, sweet-savory soy glaze, alongside charcoal yakitori

2-3-11 Chuo, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0031
Japanese (torimotsu-ni, izakaya)

Torisho

¥2,200–4,000 ($14–25)4.2/5

Popular Japanese (torimotsu-ni, izakaya) restaurant in Yamanashi.

Known for: Neighborhood torimotsu-ni and yakitori izakaya popular with Kofu locals, serving Yamanashi mountain vegetables alongside the giblet stew

1-8-2 Chuo, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0031
Japanese (yakitori, izakaya)

Kofu Yakitori Yokocho

¥1,500–3,500 ($9–22)4.1/5

Popular Japanese (yakitori, izakaya) restaurant in Yamanashi.

Known for: A narrow alleyway of small yakitori and izakaya stalls near Kofu Station south exit, offering a bar-hopping style evening of grilled skewers

Yakitori alley, Chuo, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0031

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Japanese

Kosakuya

¥1,000–2,000 ($6–13)

Houtou Fudou Funatsu

¥1,200–2,000 ($8–13)

Houtou Fudou Nishiko

¥1,200–2,000 ($8–13)

Fujiyoshida Udon Nakamichi

¥550–900 ($3–6)

Menya Ichiban

¥500–850 ($3–5)

Torimasa Honten

¥2,500–4,500 ($16–28)

Torisho

¥2,200–4,000 ($14–25)

Kofu Yakitori Yokocho

¥1,500–3,500 ($9–22)

Kofu Hoto Yasaimura

¥1,100–1,900 ($7–12)

Ishii Soba-dokoro

¥800–1,600 ($5–10)

Chateau Mercian Katsunuma Winery Cafe

¥1,500–4,000 ($9–25)

Katsunuma Budo-no-Oka Restaurant

¥2,000–5,000 ($13–31)

Koshu Beef Steakhouse Ishii

¥4,500–13,000 ($28–82)

Kawaguchiko Sushi Kotobuki

¥2,000–6,000 ($13–38)

Robata Yakiniku Fujizakura

¥3,000–7,000 ($19–44)

Oshino Soba to Mochi

¥600–1,500 ($4–9)

Kai Zenkoji Monzen Chaya

¥500–1,200 ($3–8)

Shosenkyo Iroriyaki Yamaga

¥1,800–4,000 ($11–25)

Yamanakako Wakasagi-tei

¥1,500–3,500 ($9–22)

Isawa Onsen Ryokan Dining Sekitei

¥8,000–18,000 ($50–113)

Fuji-Q Highland Food Court Grill

¥900–2,500 ($6–16)

Erin-ji Monzen Soba

¥800–1,700 ($5–11)

Kofu Curry & Wine Bar Marunouchi

¥1,300–3,500 ($8–22)

Nishizawa Gorge Trailhead Diner

¥900–2,000 ($6–13)

Cafe

Fuji Views Cafe

¥700–1,800 ($4–11)

Café Kofu Jewelry Terrace

¥800–2,200 ($5–14)

French

Lumiere Winery Restaurant

¥3,500–8,000 ($22–50)

Rubaiyat Winery Restaurant (Marufuji)

¥2,800–6,500 ($18–41)

Dining etiquette & tips

Navigate the local food scene confidently.

Tip

Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.

Tip

Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.

Tip

Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.

Food budget guide

What to expect at different price points.

Level Price Description
Budget $5-15/meal Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants.
Mid-range $15-40/meal Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus.
Upscale $40+/meal Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences.

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