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Japanese cooking class experience
Kawaguchiko · Mt. Fuji Area · English OK

Cook Japan's
Most Beloved
Local Dishes

Hōtō · Udon · Soba · Ramen · Indigo Dyeing · Local Spice Making
Small groups welcome. Up to 100 people.

Noodle-Making Experience
¥3,500
/ person · Hōtō / Udon / Soba / Ramen
Traditional Meal
¥950~
Seasonal toppings · Takeout available
🚪
Walk-ins Welcome — Same Day OK! No reservation needed. Come in anytime during business hours.
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▶ Hoto Cooking Experience
▶ Indigo Dyeing Experience
Hoto making Ramen making Premium course Indigo dyeing Spice making

Today's Visitors Welcome

Walk-In Same Day — No Booking Required

Visiting Kawaguchiko or Mt. Fuji area today? You don't need a reservation.
Just walk in during business hours and we'll get you cooking. We speak English!

🕑 Open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM  |  Walk-in last entry 3:00 PM
FUJIYA cooking class interior
Open until 6:00 PM (Last entry 3:00 PM)
English-Speaking Staff
Free Parking (10 cars)
1–100 Guests OK
Card / QR / Cash
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All Experiences

What Can You Do Here?

Choose one — or combine several for the ultimate Yamanashi day.

Noodle Making
01
Most Popular
Noodle Making
Hōtō / Udon / Soba
¥3,500 / person

Hand-make iconic Yamanashi noodles from scratch, then enjoy in a traditional miso broth with seasonal vegetables.

  • Hōtō — Yamanashi's soul food
  • Yoshida Udon — thick & chewy
  • Oshino Hakkai Soba
  • ~90–120 min experience
See noodle courses →
Popular
Ramen Making
02
Ramen
Ramen Making
Jiro-Style / Tonkotsu
¥3,500 / person

Make your own ramen from scratch — knead the dough, cut the noodles, and build your bowl.

  • Jiro-style (massive portions!)
  • Tonkotsu rich pork bone broth
  • Noodle-making from scratch
  • Eat immediately after cooking
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Premium Experience
03
Luxury
Premium Experience
Koshu Beef & Seafood
¥4,500–5,500 / person

Elevate your noodles with Yamanashi's finest — Koshu Wine Beef, Snow Crab, Golden-Eye Snapper, Abalone.

  • Koshu Wine Beef (40-year brand)
  • Hokkaido Snow Crab
  • Horse Sashimi (Basashi)
  • Warabi-mochi dessert option
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Unique
Indigo Dyeing
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Dyeing Experience
Indigo Dyeing
& Clothing Dye Art
¥3,500 / person

Japan's first workshop using plant-based dyes, indigo, and sumi ink. Create your own fabric artwork to take home.

  • Plant-based & indigo dyes
  • Sumi ink technique
  • Take-home your creation
  • Combinable with noodle set (¥6,800)
See dyeing experience →
Souvenir
Spice Making
05
Local Spice Making
Shichimi & Suridane
Spice Blending
¥1,700 / person

Blend your own Yamanashi-style seven-spice or the local suridane — a fragrant, nutty spice paste unique to Fujiyoshida.

  • Original Shichimi seven-spice
  • Fujiyoshida Suridane paste
  • Custom blend to your taste
  • Special bottle as a gift
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Cat Cafe
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Cat Café
Rescue Cat Café
Atelier Takana-sensei
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The only rescue cat café in the Fujiyoshida & Kawaguchiko area. A perfect side trip after cooking.

  • Rescue cats only
  • Only one in the area
  • Relaxed atmosphere
  • Great for families
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We are Japan's First Experience Classroom Specializing in Local Cuisine.

We can support English and Chinese! This is a popular local cooking experience. We welcome a small number of private individuals, groups, and families! Menus are also available for people who are allergic to wheat and soybeans.

Recommended for the person…

  • Who have never eaten Hoto
  • Who wants to try cook Hoto / Soba / Udon / Ramen
  • Who wants to enjoy a hands on course with family and friends
  • Who is looking for a sightseeing place when it is a rainy day
  • Who is looking for a sightseeing place available in English

What is special about Hoto cooking experience?

Price per person (Tax excluded)

*There are about 6 types of hoto, including pumpkin, potatoes, and green onions. Yoshida's udon and soba also come with toppings.

Please be sure to choose one noodle experience per person. Please note that it is not possible to order only options.

If possible, order the same set or menu option as a group to ensure a smooth process on the day.

You can take all the food you can't eat — take-out containers available on request.

Fujiya Premium

Luxury Ingredients &
Premium Experience Courses

Elevating traditional flavors with the highest quality ingredients of Yamanashi.

All prices excluding tax ¥500 discount for under 12 years old Free for under 4 years old

For all courses, you can choose from Hoto, Oshino Hakkai Soba, or Yoshida Udon. Please select your noodle type when making your reservation.

Koshu Wine Beef Hoto
Yamanashi Ultimate Full Course
¥5,500 Tax incl.

The highest-grade set including Koshu Wine Beef, Abalone Mixed Rice, special Warabi-mochi, Horse Sashimi, and a Yamanashi-produced drink.

Koshu Wine Beef
Abalone Mixed Rice
Horse Sashimi
Special Warabi-mochi
Noodle Choice
Grape Juice or Wine

*Choose from Hoto / Udon / Soba when making your reservation.

Premium Seafood
Premium Seafood Course
¥5,000 Tax incl.

Carefully selected premium seafood. Choose from two plans.

Plan A
Full Seafood + Warabi-mochi
Kinmedai · Oysters · Shrimp · Scallops
Plan B
Hokkaido Snow Crab + Warabi-mochi
Premium Course
Premium Experience Course
¥4,500 Tax incl.

Combining mountain, sea, and Yamanashi specialties.

Choose One Plan
A — Koshu Wine Beef + Gibier Venison
B — Shrimp + Oyster + Scallop
C — Unagi Rice Bowl + Basashi
D — Simmered Abalone + Basashi
Standard
Standard Experience
Traditional Hōtō / Udon / Soba
¥3,500

Hand-make your noodles from scratch and enjoy in a traditional Japanese setting.

View All Premium Plans →

Additional Options

Spicy Kimchi / Tomato Cheese  +¥250 Kamameshi Set  +¥1,000 Seafood Kamameshi Set  +¥1,280 Unagi Rice Bowl Set  +¥500 Dessert Set (Warabi-mochi + Drink)  +¥500 Koshu Wine Beef Add-on  +¥680
Deluxe Noodles

Deluxe Noodle Experience Courses

A slightly luxurious noodle experience topped with premium ingredients.

¥4,000
Oyster Hoto

Generously loaded with umami-rich oysters. Adds depth and richness to the soup.

¥4,000
Scallop Hoto

Scallops with rich sweetness and umami take center stage. An elegant, delicate bowl.

¥4,000
Gibier Venison Hoto

Gibier venison raised in the mountains of Yamanashi. Deep, wild umami.

¥4,100
Shrimp Hoto

Plump shrimp spreading rich umami — a luxurious and visually stunning bowl.

¥4,100
Wine Beef Hoto

Topped with Koshu Wine Beef. Fine marbling and sweetness melt into the noodles.

Luxury
¥4,300
Golden-Eye Snapper Hoto

Fujiya's most luxurious hoto. Elegant umami of premium white fish elevates the soup.

*All courses include a noodle-making experience. Please select noodle type when reserving.

Cat cafe Takana-sensei David Uni Cat cafe interior
Just Across the Street

Free Rescue Cat Café
Atelier Takana-sensei

The only rescue cat café in the Kawaguchiko area — and it's completely free to enter. 7 rescued cats live here, including the famous Takana-sensei.

Your visit supports our rescue activities. Donations welcome — even just stopping by and sharing on Instagram makes a difference.

Free Entry Free Drinks 7 Rescue Cats No Time Limit English OK

Reservations & Inquiries

Ready for a Truly
Special Experience?

Individuals, couples, families & groups up to 100 people.

🚪 Walk-ins also 100% welcome — last entry 3:00 PM!

Contact Us & Reserve

Popular Set Menu

Indigo Dyeing Experience Set
Noodle-Making + Indigo Dyeing Set
Material fee ¥500+ charged separately.		¥6,700 →¥6,500
Shichimi Spice-Making Set
Noodle-Making + Shichimi Spice-Making Set
Special bottle included as a gift.		¥5,200 →¥4,980
Yamanashi Souvenir-Making Set
Noodle-Making + Suridane Spice-Making Set¥5,200 →¥4,980
Kuromitsu Kinako Mochi Set
Noodle-Making + Kuromitsu Kinako Mochi¥4,200 →¥3,980
Signature Souvenir Two-Item Set
Suridane + Kuromitsu Kinako Mochi¥2,400 →¥2,200

À La Carte & Optional Menu

Single Noodle-Making Experience
Traditional Hōtō Noodle-Making¥3,500
Jiro-Style Ramen-Making¥3,500
Yoshida Udon-Making¥3,500
Oshino Hakkai Soba-Making¥3,500
Optional Experiences
Take-Home Noodle-Making (Additional)¥700
Kuromitsu Kinako Mochi-Making¥700

Experiences Without a Meal

Recommended for those with limited time or who have already eaten.

Pricing

No-Meal Noodle-Making Experience Plan
Take-Home Noodle-Making (Serves 2)¥2,500
Take-Home Noodles + Suridane Set¥4,200 →¥3,980
Take-Home Noodles + Shichimi Set¥4,200 →¥3,980
Spice-Making Experience Plan
Shichimi Spice-Making¥1,700
Suridane Spice-Making¥1,700
Suridane + Kuromitsu Kinako Mochi¥2,200
Dyeing Experience Plan
Dyeing Experience¥3,500
Dyeing + Take-Home Noodles Set¥5,700 →¥5,500

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Q and A

Is it available in English?
Yes. Staff can speak English.
How many people can cook at the same time?
We accept up to 100 people at the same time.
Do you accept credit card?
Yes.
Do you have parking?
Yes. Free parking for 10 cars.
How long is the experience?
About 1.5–2 hours.
What are the opening hours?
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Walk-in last entry 3:00 PM.

Access

Fujiya

Address3376-3 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi 〒401-0301
ParkingFree, 10 cars
Hours10:00 AM – 6:00 PM　（Walk-in last entry: 3:00 PM）
StationFujikyuko Line Kawaguchiko Station (12 min. walk)

What is Hoto?

Hoto is a famous local dish from Yamanashi. Thick wheat noodles simmered with miso, pumpkin, and seasonal vegetables.

Greeting from the representative director

Thank you for visiting. I am representative director Kuwabara. I really want you to cook and eat a popular local dish in Yamanashi.

Japanese cooking class FUJIYA
Jun Kuwabara

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Noodle-Making Experience · per person · tax incl.
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