Must-see restaurants in Fuji Five Lakes

  • Sanrokuen

    Fuji Five Lakes

    In this beautiful old thatched building, diners sit on the floor around traditional irori charcoal pits grilling their own meals – skewers of fish, meat,…

  • Hōtō Fudō

    Fuji Five Lakes

    Hōtō are Kawaguchi-ko's local noodles, hand-cut and served in a thick miso stew with pumpkin, sweet potato and other vegetables. It's a hearty meal best…

  • Idaten

    Fuji Five Lakes

    Load up on some delicious, deep-fried goodness pre- or post-hike at the Idaten counter, where you can watch the chefs prepare your tempura to order. Aside…

  • Michael's American Pub

    Fuji Five Lakes

    Ex-New Yorker Michael has run the show here for over two decades, pouring drinks at the bar and recounting Fuji folklore while his wife cooks up authentic…

  • Sakurada Udon

    Fuji Five Lakes

    Just off the main drag, this tiny shop is a good spot to sample the local te-uchi udon (handmade wheat-flour noodles) while sitting cross-legged on tatami…

  • Akai

    Fuji Five Lakes

    Great little izakaya (pub-eatery) serving sensational whole grilled fish and various yaki-soba (fried noodles). It's off Rte 137, behind the petrol…

  • Izumiya

    Fuji Five Lakes

    This homely, family-run spot serves tasty Japanese dishes including udon and tempura, which you can enjoy seated Japanese-style or at a regular table.

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