Cha no Chimoto
Hakone Yumoto, Ashigarashimo-Gun
Restaurant in Ashigarashimo-Gun, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
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.
About Cha no Chimoto
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, 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, 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 works if its confirmed price range, hours, Tabelog-recognized sweets-café category fit your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 690 Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan
- Website
- chanochimoto.com
- Phone
- +81 460-85-5632
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cha no Chimoto presents a quietly inviting, cozy atmosphere anchored by a long-running wagashi tradition. The café is attached to Chimoto, a traditional wagashi shop with 75 years of history, so the space feels rooted in local craft rather than trends. The focus is on Japanese traditional sweets and a relaxed café experience; the listing explicitly notes a no-smoking policy. Overall, the place reads as an understated, classic neighborhood spot where the heritage of the confectioner informs the character of the café rather than flashy design flourishes.
Best For
Cha no Chimoto is best for relaxed, casual visits focused on enjoying Japanese sweets and the history of a family-style wagashi shop. It suits solo stops or low-key meetups where the priority is tasting traditional confections and enjoying a quiet café moment. The connection to a 75-year-old wagashi maker makes it appealing to visitors interested in local foodcraft and heritage. Because the venue is presented on Tabelog with menus, maps, reviews and photos, it also works well for travelers researching an authentic, small-scale dessert stop in the Hakone Yumoto area.
Ordering Tips
When planning a visit, use the venue's Tabelog listing to check menus, photos and user reviews before you go; the description highlights that detailed information and user-posted photos are available. Expect traditional Japanese sweets rather than western-style café fare, and consider pairing a café visit with browsing the attached Chimoto wagashi shop to see their confections up close. Note the café is marked as no smoking. Beyond that, the source text provides no specific dish recommendations or ordering protocols, so rely on on-site menus and reviews for current offerings.
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, non-smoking Japanese sweets café with only a handful of tables, calm background noise, and a softly decorated interior conceptualized as a cocoon with fluttering cherry blossoms, creating a quiet and relaxing stop near Hakone-Yumoto Station.[3][6][13]
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Experience
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Yumochi rice cake with yokan
- Wagashi and tea set
- Hojicha ice cream desserts
Planning details
Location
690 Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
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
Restaurant context
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.
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Compare Cha no Chimoto
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha no Chimoto | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Easy | Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - EAST - 2023 · #39 |
| Chimoto Ekimae doori ten | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Kikukawa Shoten | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown | Unknown | No published awards |
| sagamiya | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown | Unknown | No published awards |
| KOBE BEEF YAKINIKU RESTAURANT-BAKATARE | Unknown | No published awards | |
| Ichiyajo Yoroizuka Farm | JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
