The Fujiya
Hakone-machi, Hakone Machi
Restaurant in Hakone Machi, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book The Fujiya when the meal needs hotel-level structure and a calm Hakone setting, not when price transparency or a published wine program is the priority. Its 2025 Tabelog 100 #11 ranking is the main trust signal; value-focused diners should cross-shop PICOT or Watanabe Bakery instead.
About The Fujiya
Hakone Machi dining rewards planning, and The Fujiya is a venue to schedule rather than treat as a late-night fallback. The schedule points to short breakfast and dinner windows, with lunch available only on Saturday and Sunday. For someone deciding whether to return, the clearest reason to choose it is a planned meal in Hakone Machi that fits the published hours and smart-casual dress code.
The decision point is simple: choose The Fujiya when the timing works and a recognized Hakone Machi venue is the priority; skip it if price, cuisine style, menu format, or drinks need to be settled before booking. Its recognition includes a Tabelog 100 #11 placement in 2025 at 3.6 points. Beyond that, the safest planning approach is to check current menu and visit details directly before committing.
Choose it when the meal needs structure, not spontaneity
The hours shape the experience. Breakfast runs daily from 7:30–9:30 AM, dinner runs daily from 5:30–7 PM, and lunch is listed only on Saturday and Sunday from 12–2 PM. That makes The Fujiya better for diners who can plan the day around a fixed meal window, not for anyone trying to keep Hakone Machi plans loose after sightseeing or a late arrival.
Do not plan on assumptions about cuisine, tasting-menu format, wine pairings, or a specific beverage program. That does not make the venue a poor choice; it means the strongest planning information is practical: Hakone Machi, smart-casual dress, published hours, and the Tabelog 100 recognition. If menu or drink specifics will make or break the meal, check them through the venue before reserving.
Where it fits against other planning options
Against PICOT and Watanabe Bakery, The Fujiya is the more schedule-dependent choice because its service windows are narrow. PICOT and Watanabe Bakery may be worth considering when you want another option to check, while The Fujiya makes more sense when the plan can be built around its published breakfast, weekend lunch, or early dinner hours.
Compared with Sumibi Teppan Yaki Toki and Suiyo Ekushibu hakone rikyuu, the safer comparison is not price or cuisine. Instead, treat them as other options to check while deciding how structured the meal should be. The Fujiya has the Tabelog 100 #11 recognition in 2025, but diners should still check current menu and reservation details before choosing it over another booking.
Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks is another named option to consider if the morning meal is the focus. The Fujiya also has a daily breakfast window, but the best fit depends on timing, availability, and the current details each venue provides. For wider planning, compare The Fujiya with other dining options rather than treating any single booking as the whole food plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 359 Miyanoshita, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0404, Japan
- Website
- fujiyahotel.jp
- Phone
- +81460822211
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Fujiya reads like a study in leisurely, place-rooted hospitality. Housed in a layered late-19th- and early-20th-century structure, the restaurant leans on its architectural history and elevated hillside setting to cultivate a calm, measured atmosphere. Guests experience dining as part of the landscape: sight lines toward Mount Fuji and the hush above valley-day traffic make the building itself feel like an essential part of the menu. The overall mood is refined and serene, appealing to visitors who prize a thoughtful, restorative pause rather than a hurried meal among sights.
Best For
This is a destination for travellers who come to Hakone to slow down. The Fujiya suits weekend escapes, date nights and special-occasion meals tied to stays at storied resort properties. Because the address and architecture carry cultural weight—historical layers and clear views toward Fuji—the restaurant is especially fitting for guests who value context as part of their dining experience. Families staying at the property who want a calm, elevated meal also find it appropriate; this is dining that complements an unhurried, place-focused itinerary.
Ordering Tips
Menus at The Fujiya are experienced in the context of its historic setting, so allow time to savour the meal rather than rushing. The venue lists a signature beef curry rice—try that to sample a house-special offering tied to the restaurant’s identity. Given the emphasis on the quality of the pause and the property’s resort role, approach the meal as part of a larger stay: eat deliberately, enjoy the sight lines toward Fuji, and treat the signature dish as a central taste of the house.
Venue details
Ambiance
Magnificent and relaxing classical atmosphere with high ceilings, artistic paintings, antique furniture, and spacious table arrangements for privacy.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
beef curry rice
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 359 Miyanoshita, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0404, Japan
Planning details
Location
359 Miyanoshita, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0404, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks, Notable alternative
- PICOT, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Watanabe Bakery, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Sumibi Teppan Yaki Toki, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown
- Suiyo Ekushibu hakone rikyuu, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
How It Compares
The Fujiya is the more occasion-led choice in this Hakone Machi set, mainly because of its Tabelog 100 #11 ranking in 2025 and formal meal windows. PICOT is better for value and flexibility at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, while Watanabe Bakery is the lowest-commitment option at under JPY 999.
For a higher-spend dinner, Sumibi Teppan Yaki Toki and Suiyo Ekushibu hakone rikyuu both give clearer budget signals, with dinner bands listed at JPY 20,000–JPY 29,999. Choose those when format and spend matter more than heritage-hotel atmosphere; choose The Fujiya when recognition and setting carry more weight than published menu detail.
Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks is the sharper cross-shop for morning plans. It is better for a purposeful breakfast experience, while The Fujiya works better for guests who want their meal built into a broader Miyanoshita or hotel-based itinerary.
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Compare The Fujiya
| Venue | Location | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fujiya | Hakone Machi | Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 · #11 | , |
| Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks | Hakone Machi | No published awards | , |
| PICOT | Ashigarashimo-Gun | Tabelog 100 - Bread - EAST - 2022 · #77 | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Watanabe Bakery | Ashigarashimo-Gun | No published awards | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown |
| Sumibi Teppan Yaki Toki | Ashigarashimo-Gun | Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 · #30 | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown |
| Suiyo Ekushibu hakone rikyuu | Ashigarashimo-Gun | Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - EAST - 2026 · #7 | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Fujiya good for a special occasion?
It can work if the occasion fits an early, planned meal window and smart-casual dress code. The Fujiya has a 2025 Tabelog 100 ranking (#11, 3.6pts), which is its main recognition signal. For another option to compare, consider PICOT or Watanabe Bakery.
Is The Fujiya good for solo dining?
It can be, as long as the hours suit your plan. Breakfast runs 7:30–9:30 AM daily, dinner runs 5:30–7 PM daily, and lunch is available on Saturday and Sunday from 12–2 PM. Solo diners wanting another option to check may also look at PICOT or Watanabe Bakery.
Can The Fujiya accommodate groups?
Groups should check capacity directly before booking. The short service windows mean coordination matters: weekend lunch is listed on Saturday and Sunday from 12–2 PM, while breakfast and dinner have narrow daily windows. Sumibi Teppan Yaki Toki or Suiyo Ekushibu hakone rikyuu may also be worth checking as other options.
What should a first-timer know about The Fujiya?
Plan around the hours first: breakfast runs 7:30–9:30 AM daily, dinner is 5:30–7 PM daily, and lunch is listed only on Saturday and Sunday from 12–2 PM. The Fujiya is in Hakone Machi, and the dress code is smart casual. The 2025 Tabelog 100 #11 ranking is the main trust signal.
What are alternatives to compare with The Fujiya?
Consider PICOT or Watanabe Bakery if you want another option to check. Sumibi Teppan Yaki Toki and Suiyo Ekushibu hakone rikyuu are also named options to compare when planning a more structured outing. Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks is another comparison if breakfast is the focus.
