Restaurants in Ashigarashimo-Gun

Salon de the ROSAGE occupies a second-floor terrace inside Yamano Hotel, serving seasonal cakes and tea with Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji views. At JPY 2,000–2,999, the cafe delivers quality ingredient sourcing and polished décor above typical Hakone rest stops. Best for afternoon breaks between late spring and early autumn; arrive before noon or after 2:30 PM to secure terrace seating without a queue.

Tabelog 100 – Sushi – EAST 2025 recognition meets Sagami Bay coastline at this house restaurant in Manazuru, where ¥8,500 courses showcase local catch in tatami rooms overlooking the Pacific. BYO sake policy and an optional overnight stay (¥14,000) separate it from Tokyo's formal omakase counters—less ceremony, fresher fish, ocean views included. Book ahead; proximity to the morning's harvest drives the menu.

Tabelog 100–recognized Chinese restaurant inside Hakone's ExIV resort, serving seasonal Cantonese cuisine at JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner. Easy to book, family-friendly, and worth it if you're already visiting the area and want refined cooking without Tokyo-level reservation pressure. Lunch runs JPY 8,000–9,999.

A Tabelog 100-recognized teppanyaki and charcoal-grill counter inside Xiv Hakone Rikyu, running both formats in parallel at JPY 20,000–29,999 per head. The split setup—13 seats at charcoal grills, 13 at teppan irons—delivers technical precision rare in resort dining, with counter seating only and a non-smoking policy throughout.

Tabelog Soba EAST 100 selection (2021–2025) offering hand-cut buckwheat noodles and Lake Ashi views at JPY 2,000–2,999 lunch. Counter seats provide sightlines to both noodle preparation and the surrounding volcanic landscape. Lunch-only service Tuesday through Monday, with walk-ins welcomed before 11:30 AM.

Tabelog 100 Italian auberge in Sengokuhara with 12 seats, sommelier-led wine service, and terrace views. Dinner runs JPY 30,000–39,999 with a 15% service charge. Reservations required; easier midweek access. Pairs best with an overnight stay.

A Tabelog 100 French restaurant in Yugawara's bamboo groves, with fish-forward courses at JPY 8,000–9,999 dinner and JPY 5,000–5,999 lunch. The terrace and mountain views suit celebrations, while the 36-seat room and 20-car lot handle logistics better than most countryside French addresses of similar recognition.

Tabelog 100-listed Peruvian kitchen in Yugawara's hot-spring district, offering JPY 1,400 lunch sets and custom dinner courses (JPY 4,400–5,500). The 18-seat room reopened in 2023, eight minutes from Yugawara Station. Book dinner by phone; lunch accepts walk-ins Thursday through Monday.

Tabelog 100 Chinese dining inside Xiv Yugawara Rikyu hotel, offering private rooms for 6–12 guests, Sagami Bay views, and tasting menus at JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner (JPY 5,000–5,999 lunch). Reserve ahead for special occasions or group meals; the formal resort setting and reservation-only policy make it less flexible than neighborhood spots.

Operating since 1996, this take-out bakery five minutes from Yugawara Station holds six consecutive Tabelog 100 Bread EAST placements while keeping most purchases under JPY 1,000. The four-person capacity limit and sell-out-by-afternoon hours require planning, but the sustained recognition at this price tier makes it a worthwhile stop for visitors already in the area or building a Kanagawa bakery route.

A 12-seat café attached to a 75-year-old wagashi shop in Hakone Yumoto, offering seasonal Japanese sweets paired with Ashigara-grown tea and Kyoto matcha. Tabelog 100-listed for technical mochi craft, but the 40-minute seating limit and 4:30 PM weekday closure suit quick stops between sightseeing rather than leisurely breaks.

Tabelog 100-listed wagashi shop two minutes from Hakone Yumoto station, known for steamed Hakone manju made fresh from 10 AM until sold out. Under 1,000 JPY, take-out only, with a bench for immediate consumption. Arrive early—weekend mornings draw lines, and once the batch is gone, it's gone.

Hotel-grade bread and pastries from Fujiya Hotel's in-house team, recognized twice in Tabelog's 100 Best (2020, 2022). Eight-seat counter for eat-in or quick take-out; curry bread, apple pie, and seasonal Hakone sweets average under ¥2,000. Walk-in friendly; six minutes from Miyanoshita Station.

A Tabelog Bread EAST 100 bakery in Miyanoshita with ten seats, walk-in-only service, and prices under ¥999. The no-reservation model and limited capacity mean mornings fill fast, but the award recognition and proximity to Hakone's hot-spring corridor make it a practical breakfast or early-lunch stop for travelers building a day loop through the area.