Located on the 2nd floor of the Kamikochi Tourist Center overlooking Kamikochi Bus Terminal, this restaurant bustles with tourists and hikers during the peak season. Diners can savor dishes made with ingredients from Shinshu while admiring magnificent views of the Hotaka mountain range.
The restaurant opens at 6:00 a.m., making it a convenient place to eat before setting out on an early-morning trek. The menu includes Japanese- and Western-style breakfast sets, other set meals, soba noodles, rice bowls, and pork cutlet curry. Desserts are also available, so visitors can stop by before exploring the area or take a break here after a hike.
The restaurant also has a shop offering a wide selection of souvenirs, including items available exclusively in Kamikochi. Another recommended treat is the restaurant's original Kappa-yaki, sold at the shop on the 1st floor. This taiyaki-style sweet is shaped like a kappa and baked fresh in-store every day. It comes in three flavors: sweet red bean paste, custard, and cream cheese with sweet red bean paste. It also makes a great snack to take along while exploring.
Highlights
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A restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Kamikochi Tourist Center, which bustles with visitors.
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Dine while admiring magnificent views of the Hotaka mountain range.
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Open from early morning, making it convenient for a meal before trekking.
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A wide selection of casual dishes, including set meals, soba noodles, and rice bowls.
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The adjoining shop sells Kamikochi souvenirs and the local specialty Kappa-yaki.
