Restaurant in Ashigarashimo-Gun, Japan

Cha no Chimoto

Name: Cha no Chimoto
Address: 690 Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan, Ashigarashimo-Gun, JP
Telephone: +81 460-85-5632
Price range: JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

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Cha no Chimoto, Restaurant in Ashigarashimo-Gun

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About Cha no Chimoto

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.

Cha no Chimoto is a venue in Ashigarashimo-Gun with a listed price range of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - EAST - 2023 recognition, so visitors comparing sweets-focused stops may have a clear reason to consider it. The verified public details are limited, so plan around the confirmed price range and hours rather than assuming a particular seating style, menu format, or booking process.

The Verified Category

Cha no Chimoto is best understood through its confirmed Tabelog-recognized category: Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe. Beyond that category and the listed price range, specific details about dishes, service style, seating, and group arrangements are not verified here. Visitors should avoid treating it as a full restaurant listing with known course structure or detailed amenities unless they have confirmed those details directly.

The listed price range is JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Compared with allowed reference points such as Ichiyajo Yoroizuka Farm, sagamiya, or Kikukawa Shoten, the verified distinction here is Cha no Chimoto’s recognition in the Tabelog 100 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - EAST - 2023 list. For any menu-specific plans, confirm current offerings before visiting.

Practical Booking and Timing

Verified hours are 10 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Friday, and 10 AM–5:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. Because no specific booking rules are verified here, travelers should confirm current arrangements directly before planning around a particular time. The safest planning approach is to use the published hours as a guide and avoid assuming unverified details such as reservations, walk-in policies, seating layout, or service length.

The venue is located in Ashigarashimo-Gun. Visitors comparing related options may also look at Chimoto Ekimae doori ten, while other dining in Ashigarashimo-Gun can round out a broader itinerary. Cha no Chimoto is worth considering if its confirmed price range, hours, and Tabelog-recognized sweets-café category fit your plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at Cha no Chimoto?

Bar seating is not verified here. Cha no Chimoto is listed in a Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe category, so confirm current seating details directly with the venue if that affects your plans.

Can Cha no Chimoto accommodate groups?

Group accommodation details are not verified here. If you are visiting with a larger party, confirm current arrangements directly with Cha no Chimoto before going.

What should I order at Cha no Chimoto?

Specific dishes are not verified here. The confirmed context is Cha no Chimoto’s recognition in the Tabelog 100 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - EAST - 2023 list, with pricing listed at JPY 1,000-1,999.

Is lunch or dinner better at Cha no Chimoto?

Cha no Chimoto’s verified hours are 10 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM–5:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. It is not verified here as a dinner venue, so plan within those hours and confirm current details before visiting.

Is Cha no Chimoto worth the price?

It may be, if you are in Ashigarashimo-Gun and want a venue recognized in the Tabelog 100 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - EAST - 2023 list. The verified price range is JPY 1,000-1,999; Chimoto Ekimae doori ten may be another point of comparison for visitors considering related options.

Location

690 Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan

Ashigarashimo-Gun, Japan

Compare Cha no Chimoto

Price vs. Value: Cha no Chimoto

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Cha no Chimoto	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Easy
Chimoto Ekimae doori ten	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Kikukawa Shoten	- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
sagamiya	- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
KOBE BEEF YAKINIKU RESTAURANT-BAKATARE		Unknown
Ichiyajo Yoroizuka Farm	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999	Unknown

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Chimoto Ekimae doori ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Kikukawa Shoten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
sagamiya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
KOBE BEEF YAKINIKU RESTAURANT-BAKATARE, Notable alternative
Ichiyajo Yoroizuka Farm, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

Cha no Chimoto occupies the mid-tier café niche in Hakone Yumoto's sweet shop landscape, priced at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 for tea-and-wagashi pairings. Sagamiya and Kikukawa Shoten both undercut it by several hundred yen for grab-and-go mochi, making them better options for budget-conscious travelers or those prioritizing quantity over the café seating experience. For retail wagashi at the same price without the 40-minute seating cap, Chimoto Ekimae doori ten offers identical mochi varieties in the same district, though you lose the tea pairing and counter seating.

Ichiyajo Yoroizuka Farm sits at the opposite end of the spectrum, charging JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 for multi-course dessert experiences that allow longer seating and broader menu exploration. The farm's pricing reflects Western-style pastry technique and extended service, whereas Cha no Chimoto's Tabelog 100 recognition hinges on traditional wagashi craft executed in a condensed format. Travelers seeking a formal dessert meal should budget for the farm; those wanting a 20–30 minute tea break with technical wagashi skill should book here. Walk-in difficulty remains low at all three budget options, but Cha no Chimoto's phone-reservation system (required by 4:30 PM the day before) adds a layer of planning absent at the grab-and-go counters.

The 40-minute seating cap and early closure (4:30 PM weekdays, 5:30 PM weekends) make Cha no Chimoto less flexible than Ichiyajo Yoroizuka Farm's extended hours or the all-day retail counters at sagamiya and Kikukawa Shoten. If your Hakone itinerary allows a mid-afternoon stop and you value the Tabelog-recognized craft, the café justifies its price. For travelers prioritizing schedule flexibility or longer seating, the retail-only options or the farm's extended format offer better alignment.