Hakone:
🍜 Hakone Dining Directory
Hakone is best known for its relaxing atmosphere and traditional, locally sourced Japanese cuisine.
Soba: Hatsuhana Soba Honten is a renowned local favorite that serves handmade soba noodles utilizing Japanese yam.
Grilled Meats & Fish: Kinosuke is a popular local spot where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled meats and traditional salted and dried fish.
Luxury/Teppanyaki: For a romantic splurge, Itoh Dining by Nobu offers premium Wagyu beef and teppanyaki in a beautiful setting.
| Budget range | Venue | Type | Why go | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < £26 | Hatsuhana Soba Honten (Hakone) | 🍜 | A famous, retro-style restaurant serving delicious soba noodles made with Japanese yam, featuring relaxing river views. | Views • Relaxation |
| < £26 | Mami Kitchen | 🍱 | A casual restaurant with charming retro touches serving homely Japanese set meals. | Quick stop |
| < £26 | Bakery PICOT (Hakone) | 🥐 | A beloved local bakery perfect for grabbing quick, high-quality pastries and snacks. | Quick stop • Easy-going |
| < £26 | Haikara Chinese Nisshintei | 🍜 | An affordable, highly-rated spot for hearty ramen and Chinese-style dishes. | Foodies |
| £26 - £78 | Hakone Kappei | 🍣 | Excellent local Japanese fare in a comfortable setting. | Easy-going • Foodies |
| £26 - £78 | Irorisaryo Hachiri (Hakone) | 🍢 | A traditional dining experience focusing on local ingredients. | Easy-going • Foodies |
| £26 - £78 | Hakone Akatsukian | 🍜 | Renowned for high-quality, artisanal soba noodles. | Foodies |
| £26 - £78 | Bakery and Table (Hakone) | 🥐 | Offers great food and stunning views over Lake Ashi. | Views • Foodies |
| £26 - £78 | Sushi Miyafuji (Hakone) | 🍣 | Top-tier mid-range sushi utilizing fresh catches from nearby Sagami Bay. | Foodies |
| £26 - £78 | Kinosuke | Grilled Meat & Fish | A popular spot serving charcoal-grilled meat, fish, and traditional dried/salted fish (himono). | Foodies |
| £26 - £78 | 808 Monsmare | Italian | Authentic, chef-driven Italian cuisine featuring an excellent wine list. | Foodies |
| > £78 | Itoh Dining by Nobu (Hakone) | 🥩 | A high-end collaboration with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, serving premium teppanyaki and Wagyu. | Foodies |
| > £78 | Kikkaso (Hakone) | 🍱 | An elite fine-dining establishment offering impeccably crafted traditional Japanese cuisine. | Foodies |
