10 Restaurants to Check Out in Hakone, Japan's Leading Hot Spring Town Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 20 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Hakone

10 Restaurants to Check Out in Hakone, Japan's Leading Hot Spring Town

As one of the best hot spring towns in Japan, Hakone is a popular travel destination for short trips from Tokyo. Aside from soaking in hot springs, why not bask in the area's abundant culinary delights? Here are 10 restaurants you have to try.

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1. Moshiri-Soba Nakamura (Gora / Soba)

Moshiri-Soba Nakamura offers premium soba noodles, made from unpolished Gen-soba buckwheat flour sourced from Horokanai, Hokkaido. The flour, ground with a stone mill, and a three-day simmered homemade dipping sauce create an exquisite combination. The menu also features ingredients like wild brine shrimp, Daisen Chicken from Tottori, home-grown organic vegetables, and owner-harvested mushrooms. Seasonal ingredients ensure varying tastes year-round. An English menu allows tourists to enjoy these local flavors.

Moshiri-Soba Nakamura

Open: [Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (L.O. 6:30 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,200 JPY
Access: 30-second walk from [Chokoku-no-mori Station] on Hakone Tozan Line
Address: 1156, Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Map
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2. Hakone Sengokubara Chinese Restaurant Taigen (Gora / Chinese Cuisine)

3. Hakone Sengokubara Chinese Restaurant Taigen (Gora / Chinese Cuisine)

This Chinese restaurant in Sengokuhara, Hakone, sits on top of a hill, so guests get to enjoy their meal while overlooking the beautiful surrounding landscape that changes with the seasons. Its chef-owner has worked as a sous chef at a famous hotel in the past. The dishes, created with masterful techniques and extensive expertise, possess refreshing and mild flavors. A must-try is the [Sweet and Sour Fish], in which seasonal fish are fried until crispy and served with plenty of vegetables and a drizzling of vinegar. Their [Sweet and Sour Avocado and Eggs], wherein a refreshing sweet and sour sauce is paired with fluffy, soft eggs and avocado, is another dish that's receiving good reviews.

Hakone Sengokubara Chinese Restaurant Taigen

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm / 5:00 pm - 8:30pm (L.O. 8:30pm)
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 3,200 JPY / [Lunch] 1,100 JPY
Access: Alight at Otomoguchi Bus Stop. Three minutes' walk along National Route 138 towards Kintoki Shrine.
Address: 1181 Sengokubara , Hakone-machi,Ashigara Shimogun, Kanagawa (Map)
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3. Sumibi Yakiniku Hormone Sakaba senjiro (Odawara / Yakiniku)

6. Sumibi Yakiniku Hormone Sakaba senjiro (Odawara / Yakiniku)

You can find this yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant just a 3-minute walk from Odawara Station. Enjoy the exciting servings of grilled meat while the place fills with vibrance. Among the menu items you have to try is the [Wagyu Special Sirloin] that is juicy and full of umami! It's great to season it with salt when eating so you get a more enhanced taste. The [Wagyu Special Kalbi] (ribs) is tender and contains less fat, while the [Beef Tongue] offers thick slices of this especially rare beef cut. These and other dishes present boastful flavors that are skillfully created. Every cut of Wagyu will enchant your palate! Do not also miss the [Sashimi Platter], which includes fresh basashi (horse meat sashimi) and other types of sashimi.

Sumibi Yakiniku Hormone Sakaba senjiro

Open: [Tuesdays-Sundays, Holidays, Days before holidays] Hours 17:00-00:00
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: Three minute walk from the East Exit of Odawara Station.
Address: Shiino Bldg. 2F, 2-1-21 Sakae-cho, Odawara, Kanagawa (Map)
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4. Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch (Odawara / Sushi)

Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch is a seafood restaurant located just a 3-minute walk from the east exit of Odawara Station. Every morning, experienced chefs meticulously select fresh seafood from the local Odawara market. The menu offers a variety of dishes prepared with seasonal seafood and local vegetables, reflecting the flavors of each season. Committed to customer satisfaction, the restaurant ensures excellent service along with each served dish.

Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the east exit of Odawara Station. It is on the first floor of the building next to Lawson in front of the rotary.
Address: 1F-2F, Green Bldg., 2-1-29, Sakae-cho, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa Map
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5. Steak House Kanai Odawara-ekimae Branch (Odawara / Steak)

Steak House Kanai Odawara-ekimae Branch invites you to experience the finest steaks in an opulent setting. Upon entering, you're greeted by a glittering, luxurious space adorned with warm wooden tables. The restaurant serves high-quality meats, including Kanagawa's "Soshu Beef". It also offers vegetables and fruits from its own Kanai Farm, seasonal vegetables from Odawara, and fresh local fish from Odawara Port. This extraordinary venue is the perfect place to enjoy premium moments while savoring the finest ingredients.

Steak House Kanai Odawara-ekimae Branch

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last order for course meal is 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from the East Exit of Odawara Station on the JR Tokaido Line. It's on the 3rd floor of the building, next to Lawson, with Sushi Irifune on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Address: 3F, Green Bldg., 2-1-29, Sakae-cho, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa Map
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6. Japanese Cuisine Ryotei Kadomatsu (Odawara / Japanese Cuisine)

Ryotei Kadomatsu, near a station with a 30-car parking lot, offers seasonal Japanese cuisine. Enter a sophisticated space accented with seasonal flowers, with eight private rooms and a banquet room for up to 120 people. Seasonally-selected ingredients are skillfully prepared by experienced chefs, creating flavorful dishes for all senses. Whether Japanese cuisine or shabu-shabu, enjoy a rich experience suitable for various occasions, from parties to family meals or dining with friends.

Japanese Cuisine Ryotei Kadomatsu

Open: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from the north exit of [Kamonomiya Station] of JR Tokai Line
Address: 169 Kamonomiya, Odawara, Kanagawa Map
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7. Soshu Torigin Kamonomiya Branch (Odawara / Yakitori)

Soshu Torigin Kamonomiya Branch specializes in yakitori (grilled chicken) and kamameshi (rice dish cooked in an iron pot), perfect for a quick meal or late-night visit. Known for its warm hospitality, it also serves a variety of dishes including salads and offers a selection of beverages like locally produced sake and shochu. Open from lunchtime on weekends and public holidays, it happily welcomes all diners, including women and solo patrons. Inquiries about the banquet menu are most welcome.

Soshu Torigin Kamonomiya Branch

Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: A four-minute walk from Kamonomiya Station of the JR Tokaido Main Line (take the North Exit).
Address: 239-3 Kamonomiya, Odawara, Kanagawa Map
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8. Soshu Torigin Odawara Ekimae Branch (Odawara / Japanese Cuisine)

7. Soshu Torigin Odawara Ekimae Branch (Odawara / Japanese Cuisine)

This dining spot is in an excellent location, just a 1-minute walk from Odawara Station. The place is tucked away in an alley and has a relaxing ambience. Its specialties are yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and kamameshi (rice, meat, and vegetable dish cooked in a small iron pot meant for one person). The yakitori is grilled over Binchotan charcoal and releases a nice aroma. When grilling each type of yakitori, they adjust the heat and make sure the conditions are just right. Their secret sauce greatly compliments the flavor of chicken. They offer an extensive variety of kamameshi; among which is the [Gomoku Kamameshi], which contains a hearty filling of soboro (ground chicken).

Soshu Torigin Odawara Ekimae Branch

Open: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm (Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays: Kamameshi pot rice dishes L.O. 9:00 pm, Other dishes 9:30 pm) (Sunday: L.O. 9:00 pm)
[Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: A one-minute walk from Odawara Station (take the East Exit).
Address: 1-2-9 Sakae-cho, Odawara, Kanagawa (Map)
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9. Sengokuhara Yuzen (Gora / Japanese Cuisine)

4. Sengokuhara Yuzen (Gora / Japanese Cuisine)

Sengokuhara Yuzen is set in a renovated antique house surrounded by Hakone's wonderful nature. You can serenely savor their cuisine and wine in a relaxing atmosphere. They offer a variety of dishes where you can enjoy the superbly fresh bounty from the coastal waters. Taste the best seafood the season has to offer with their [Bluefin Sashimi] and [Kinmedai Nitsuke] (Simmered Golden Eye Snapper). There is also a wide range of wines to pair with the food. Try also their [Seasonal Vegetable Tempura] and taste the inherent flavors of the ingredients.

Sengokuhara Yuzen

Open: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,600 JPY
Access: Take a bus from Gora Station or Hakone Yumoto Station / 0 minutes walk from [Kawamukai Hoshi no Ojisama Museum-mae] Bus Stop
Address: 919-4 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa (Map)
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10. Kinosuke (Hakone-Yumoto / Japanese Cuisine)

5. Kinosuke (Hakone-Yumoto / Japanese Cuisine)

Kinosuke offers a welcoming, homey atmosphere where you can take pleasure in dining on fresh seafood and high-quality meat. Their [Sashimi Platter] lets you enjoy the rich taste and texture of the local seafood delivered directly from the town of Manazuru. You will delight in the appetizing aroma of the juicy meat with their [Charcoal Grilled Sagami-Ayase Pork]. Both dishes go well with sake. Another recommended item is the [Kinosuke Teishoku], a set meal consisting of a grilled fish as the main dish, along with rice and soup. As the chef's masterpiece, the fish are grilled perfectly at the right temperature using Binchotan charcoal.

Kinosuke

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station on Hakone Tozan Line. Go towards the direction of Tonosawa on the Tokaido Road, then on the right
Address: 703-19, Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa (Map)
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After soaking in a hot spring, indulge in all the foods Hakone has to offer! Use this article as a guide to help you figure out exactly where to eat.

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.