Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Yamanashi region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Yamanashi region.
When visiting the Yamanashi region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Hōtō
Yoshida Udon
Koshu Wine Beef
Ozara
Basashi (Horse Sashimi)
Venison Curry
Seisenryo Soft Serve
Mimi Udon
Kofu Tori Motsuni
Raw yuba
Hōtō
When it comes to Yamanashi's local cuisine, Hōtō is a must-try!
Hōtō (ほうとう) is the signature dish of Yamanashi Prefecture. This hearty and rustic meal features flat, thick noodles made from wheat flour, simmered in a miso-based broth with ingredients like p...
Yoshida Udon
A chewy delight that deepens in flavor with every bite, topped with the signature "Suridane" spice blend
Yoshida Udon (吉田うどん, Yoshida udon) is a beloved traditional dish from Fujiyoshida City in Yamanashi Prefecture, known for its exceptionally firm and chewy noodles. These thick, square-shaped n...
Koshu Wine Beef
Deliciously tender and sweet beef from Yamanashi, Japan’s wine kingdom!
Koshu Wine Beef (甲州ワインビーフ) is a uniquely flavorful meat that stands out for its tender and succulent lean cuts. Raised with a special diet including wine lees, the beef undergoes less oxida...
Ozara
A chilled noodle version of Yamanashi's famous "Hoto"
Ozara (おざら) is a chilled noodle dish that originates from Yamanashi Prefecture and is closely related to the local specialty, hoto. The noodles are slightly thinner than those in hoto, resemblin...
Basashi (Horse Sashimi)
A healthy and flavorful delicacy nurtured by history—Yamanashi’s Basashi
Basashi (馬刺し, Horse Sashimi) is a traditional culinary gem of Yamanashi Prefecture, shaped by its rich history and natural environment. During Japan’s ancient Ritsuryō system era, Yamanashi was ...
Venison Curry
A local specialty from Lake Motosu and Lake Shoji
Venison Curry (鹿カレー, Shika curry) is a beloved specialty of the Lake Motosu and Lake Shoji area. Venison offers a lighter, leaner taste compared to beef, while being low in calories and rich...
Seisenryo Soft Serve
A must-try, even if you have to wait in line! Seisenryo Soft Serve
Seisenryo Soft Serve has become so famous that it’s synonymous with soft serve itself. This beloved treat is from the Seisenryo Jersey Hut in Yamanashi Prefecture. Made with organic Jersey milk ...
Mimi Udon
The perfect blend of niboshi dashi and miso flavor! A local specialty of Fujikawa Town
Mimi Udon (耳うどん) is made by kneading wheat flour, rolling it out flat, cutting it into squares, and pinching two adjacent corners together to form a shape that resembles an ear. These "ears" ar...
Kofu Tori Motsuni
From a local favorite to a "B-Class Gourmet" sensation
Kofu Tori Motsuni (甲府鳥もつ煮, Kofu tori motsuni) is a hidden gem from Yamanashi Prefecture that has grown into a beloved dish across Japan. This flavorful dish with its slightly salty seasoni...
Raw yuba
The taste of Minobu, the appeal of soy milk! Enjoy the difference in texture with “raw yuba”
“Raw yuba” is a coating on the surface of soy milk made by boiling soybeans, grinding them, and squeezing them with a cloth, and is a local specialty of Minobu Town. It originated when the disciple...
