Yamanashi Food– Mountain Cuisine & Hoto Noodles –
Yamanashi Prefecture is located near Mount Fuji and is known for its mountain cuisine and agricultural products.
One of the most famous local dishes is hoto, a hearty noodle soup made with vegetables and miso broth.
Explore traditional foods from Yamanashi and discover the regional flavors of this mountainous prefecture.
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Koshu Beef (甲州牛)
Some Japanese beef brands are famous worldwide. Kobe and Matsusaka come to mind immediately. Koshu beef from Yamanashi Prefecture deserves a place in that conversation too. What Is Koshu Beef? Koshu beef is a branded Japanese wagyu from ... -
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Shine Muscat (シャインマスカット)
Some fruits stop you in your tracks. Shine Muscat grapes are one of them. Walk past a display at a Japanese department store in late summer, and the clusters catch your eye immediately. Plump, almost luminously green, each grape sitting ... -
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Shingen mochi (信玄餅)
If you adore learning about various cultures and experiencing new foods, Shingen mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet that you should absolutely try. Shingen mochi has a soft, chewy texture and a sweet, nutty flavor that is unlike anyth... -
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Katsu Don (カツ丼)
When you say Japanese food, Katsu Don may be one of the first ones to come to your mind. In fact, it is so famous that many shops abroad sell this too. But, what is it about Katsu Don that makes it a favorite among many? What is Katsu Do... -
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Houtou (ほうとう)
Introduction to Houtou Houtou is a traditional Japanese noodle soup made mainly in Yamanashi Prefecture. Basically, it is a kind of dish served hotly by boiling thick and short noodles with pumpkin and other vegetables in miso. However, ... -
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Yoshida Udon (吉田うどん)
Characterized by its firm and thick flour noodles. Made with a broth of a miso or soy sauce blend and typically with boiled cabbage. Fujiyoshida's famous specialty udon.
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