[Yamanashi/ Hokuto City] 4 Hot New Spots Opening in 2026

This Feature Articles popular spots that have opened over the past year in Hokuto City , Yamanashi Prefecture , which is blessed with famous water and nature. Please use this as a new travel hint to find the Hokuto you want to visit now.

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Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

It is located in the northwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, on the border with Nagano Prefecture. It is a vast area surrounded by 3,000m-class mountains such as the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Kinpu, and overlooking Mt. Fuji to the south. It is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, about an hour from Mt. Fuji, and about an hour from Matsumoto, and is easily accessible, so many tourists visit throughout the year. It is also known as a "village of famous water," and three places have been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous water sources. This bounty of water is loved as natural water, and the area boasts one of the largest production volumes of mineral water in Japan. Sake is also produced from the pure water, and you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich food.

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Table of Contents
New spots in Hokuto City that will make your trip even more enjoyable
📍Ginnan Tempura & Seasonal Vegetables
📍GoGREEN ORGANIC
📍Utsuwa et Cafe Ensemble
📍Hokuto Morikko Park
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New spots in Hokuto City that will make your trip even more enjoyable

Hokuto City in Yamanashi Prefecture , located at the foot of the Mount Yatsugatake ,
A town filled with clean air, rich food nurtured by renowned water , a space in harmony with nature , and the warmth of the local people .
This past year, many new shops and facilities have opened, expanding the ways to enjoy traveling.
This time, we will introduce four newly opened spots where you can get a feel for the " Hokuto spirit."
We hope this helps you choose your next travel destination.

Explore more of the charms of Hokuto City , Yamanashi Prefecture !

Hokuto City's cafe scene is booming! Newcomers are popping up one after another!

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Southern Alps

📍Ginnan Tempura & Seasonal Vegetables

Tasting time is by reservation only

Opening on September 2, 2025!

Enjoy a delicious Japanese breakfast in Hokuto City , the home of famous water.
Tendon and Shunsai Ginnan is a new restaurant that requires reservations and values the time you spend enjoying your meal at your own pace throughout the day.

8:00: Breakfast meal using Onizuka eggs
11:00 / 13:00: Freshly fried tempura bowl and seasonal vegetables

The restaurant's appeal lies in its seasonal vegetables carefully selected by the owner, the light and crispy batter, and the delicious flavor of local ingredients .
This is a quiet and luxurious dining spot that you'll want to visit at the beginning of your trip.

Address: 3798-12 Yokote , Hakushu-cho , Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture Prefecture
🕒 Business hours: 8:00, 11:00, and 13:00 (Reservations required)
📅Closed: Monday to Wednesday *Check Instagram for details!
Number of seats: 5 Multilingual support: English

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📍GoGREEN ORGANIC

An organic specialty store where you can experience the blessings of Mount Yatsugatake

Opening on September 20, 2025!

A specialty store for organic and herbal products, with the theme of spending time with herbs .
The store offers a selection of items to balance the mind and body , mainly made from plants harvested in the Mount Yatsugatake area.

Of particular interest are the balms and linen mists made with Lulla hops, hops grown in Hokuto City .
The gentle fragrance gently spreads, soothing the fatigue of travel.

Address: 4590-3 Nakamaru, Hokuto Saka Town , Yamanashi Prefecture Prefecture
🕒Business hours: 10:00-16:00
📅Closed: Monday to Wednesday *Check Instagram for details!
Seating capacity: 10 seats inside the restaurant, 4 seats on the terrace Multilingual support: English

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📍Utsuwa et Cafe Ensemble

A relaxing space where tableware and cafe meet

Opening on November 24, 2024!

This spot combines a gallery displaying pottery by artists from all over the country with a relaxing cafe.
The interior of the store, bathed in sunlight filtering through the trees, is lined with unique tableware and cups and plates that shine with the beauty of their handiwork.

The cafe serves carefully brewed coffee and sweets to match the cups.
The charm of this shop is that you can find your favorite tableware and experience the world of the cafe .

Address: 3545-3074 Kiyosato , Takane-cho , Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
🕒Business hours: 10:00-16:00 (Gallery)
10:00-15:30 Last Orders (Cafe)
📅Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays *Check out Instagram for details!
Number of seats: 10 Multilingual support: English (a little, at daily conversation level)

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📍Hokuto Morikko Park

A new spot to have fun with your kids

A large playground perfect for family trips will open on November 1, 2025!
This is a family-friendly spot where the whole family can refresh themselves in the natural surroundings, with views of Mount Fuji and the Minami Alps with Mount Yatsugatake in the background.

Safe play equipment for small children

A spacious lawn and large playground equipment

A rest area where parents and children can relax

Address: 60 Yamanashi Prefecture, Hokuto City, Minowa Prefecture
🕒Business hours:-
📅Closed:-
Other: Water supply station, Wi-Fi available

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Why not enjoy new encounters in Hokuto City, where nature and the warmth of people blend together ?
We hope that the four spots we introduced this time will give you some ideas for your trip .
A new opportunity for your travels, just two hours from Tokyo.
On your next day off, why not enjoy touring the newly opened spots in Hokuto City?

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