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Sengen Chaya
Enjoy the local taste of hoto and heartfelt hospitality at a teahouse surrounded by Fuji’s natural beauty.
Sengen Chaya is located in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, a highland area at the northern foot of Mt. Fuji. It is known for elevating hoto, once eaten on special commemorative occasions, into a welcoming flavor that adds color to any trip. It is loved as a local taste rooted in the region.
The hoto at Sengen Chaya is known for its rich, nourishing flavor that conveys the warmth of the land. A popular menu item is the “Mushroom Hoto.” This sweet and flavorful hoto features simmered pumpkin melted into the miso-based broth. Other options include the “Yocchabare Hoto,” packed with pork, mushrooms, and chicken meatballs.
The restaurant is surrounded by the natural beauty of Fujiyoshida. True to its name, the exterior has an inviting teahouse-like atmosphere. The carefully maintained garden is also one of its highlights. There are 90 seats, including pet-friendly seating. The World Cultural Heritage site Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine is within walking distance. It is a place where you can enjoy welcoming flavors that add color to your trip in the midst of nature.
Highlights
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Serves hoto, a local dish once eaten on commemorative occasions.
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The signature “Mushroom Hoto” with the sweetness of pumpkin.
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The hearty “Yocchabare Hoto” filled with pork and chicken meatballs.
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A calming teahouse-style setting surrounded by the natural beauty of Fujiyoshida.
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90 seats, with a garden that is also one of the highlights.
Photos
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Mushroom Hoto
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Yocchabare Hoto
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Koshu specialty chicken giblet stew
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The interior has a Japanese-style design with an irori hearth at the center of the first floor
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A garden where you can enjoy the changing seasons
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can I make a reservation?
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No. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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The World Cultural Heritage site Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine is located Approx. 2 minutes away on foot.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 浅間茶屋
- Postal Code
- 403-0005
- Address
- 5562-7 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi
- Phone
- 0555-30-4010
- Hours
- 11:00am–4:00pm
- Closed on
- Wednesdays ※ one additional consecutive holiday per month
- Price Range
- from 2,000 yen
- Access
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1) Approx. 8 minutes by car from Fujisan Station on the Fujikyuko Line
2) Approx. 10 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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