A pot of hōtō noodles our guests made, ready to eat
English OK · Vegetarian on request

Things to Do in Kawaguchiko: 3 Hands-On Experiences Near the Station

Make your own noodles and eat them for lunch, then dye with indigo or meet rescue cats across the street. 12 minutes on foot from Kawaguchiko Station.

Walk in until 4:00 PM
12 min walk from Station
Indoors, OK in rain
From ¥3,500 / person
★★★★★4.7Google · 668 reviews
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Rain, or Mt. Fuji hidden in clouds?

By Lake Kawaguchi, the cooking class, the indigo dyeing studio and the cat café are all indoors, just across the street from each other. The plan works in any weather.

3 activities, just across the street

The indigo dyeing studio and the cat café are just across the street from the cooking class.

Guests holding the noodles they just cut by hand

1. Make your own noodles

Hōtō, udon, soba or ramen: roll, cut and cook the noodles yourself, then eat them for lunch.

  • ¥3,500–¥3,700
  • Tax & ingredients included
  • About 1.5 to 2 hours
  • All ages
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Guests holding their indigo-dyed T-shirts

2. Dye with indigo

From ¥3,500 + your item

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Kids welcome

Dye a T-shirt or hand towel with indigo. Bring your own item and pay no material fee.

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 Takana-sensei, the rescue cat, inside the cat café

3. Meet rescue cats

Free entry

Weekdays 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Weekends & holidays 12:00 – 5:00 PM · Closed Thu (open on holidays)

A free rescue cat café and community space. Free drinks, no time limit.

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A group making noodles together in the classroom

“A very fun experience and a great way to spend the afternoon. Our instructor was so friendly and we invited her to eat the hoto with us. It was a very genuine experience and one of my favourite from fuji.”

Tristan · Jun 2025 · Google

“The instructor explained everything very carefully and made it a very meaningful and wonderful time for us. The activity is indoors, so no need to worry even if the weather turns bad.”

Dreamer · Apr 2024 · Google

★★★★★ 4.7 on Google from 668 reviews

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Your day, from the station

The FUJIYA building, 12 minutes on foot from Kawaguchiko Station
  1. Arrive at Kawaguchiko Station
    • Fujikyuko Line
  2. Walk to FUJIYA
    • 12 min on foot
    • Free parking: about 25 cars
  3. Make your own noodles and eat them for lunch
    • Walk in from 10:00 AM (weekends & holidays 9:00 AM)
    • Last entry 4:00 PM
    • 1.5 to 2 hours
    • Indoors
  4. Then cross the street
    • Indigo dyeing 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Cat café: free entry
    Cat café: weekdays 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, weekends and holidays 12:00 – 5:00 PM, closed Thursdays except public holidays.
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Before you go

Where is it?
12 minutes on foot from Kawaguchiko Station (Fujikyuko Line). Cooking class: 3376-3 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, with free parking for about 25 cars. Indigo dyeing and the cat café: 3250-3 Funatsu, just across the street.
Can I come today without booking?
Yes. Walk in from 10:00 AM (9:00 AM on weekends and holidays). Last entry is 4:00 PM.
What does it cost?
Noodle making: ¥3,500–¥3,700 per person, with tax, ingredients and tools included. Courses with Koshu Wine Beef (Yamanashi brand beef) start at ¥4,200, and the noodle + indigo dyeing set is ¥6,800 plus your item. Indigo dyeing alone is from ¥3,500 plus your item, or bring your own. The cat café is free. See all courses.
Do you speak English?
Yes. English guidance is available.
Can kids join?
Yes, all ages. Young children can knead and roll the dough with some help. Ages 5–12 pay the adult price, and under 4 is free.
Vegetarian?
Yes, choose hōtō. Its broth is made with miso only, with no fish or animal stock, so it is vegan-friendly. Our ramen uses pork bone broth. Please mention any dietary needs when you reserve.
Coming as a big group?
Yes, up to 100 people at the same time. Please allow extra time for large groups.
Card payment?
Yes. Major credit cards, QR code payments and cash.
What if I cancel a reservation?
Walk-ins have nothing to cancel. For reservations: 30% from 2 to 5 days before, 50% the day before, and 100% on the day or for a no-show. See the policy.
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Noodle making and indigo dyeing can be reserved on the same form. We confirm within 24 hours.

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