[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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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

By reservation only—relax and savor the experience

Opening on September 2, 2025!

In Hokuto City, known for its pure spring water, start your day with carefully prepared Japanese cuisine. Tendon & Seasonal Dishes Ginnan is a reservation-only restaurant that values slow, unhurried dining throughout the day.

8:00 — Japanese breakfast set with Onizuka eggs
11:00 / 13:00 — Freshly fried tendon with seasonal dishes

Crispy, light tempura batter, hand-selected seasonal vegetables, and rich local ingredients come together in every dish. A quiet, refined food spot you’ll want to visit at the very start of your journey.

📍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 shop where you can feel the blessings of the Yatsugatake mountains

Opening on September 20, 2025!

Centered on the theme of mindful living with herbs, this shop offers organic and herbal products made mainly from plants grown in the Yatsugatake area—items designed to gently support both body and mind.

Don’t miss the balms and linen mists made with Lulla hops, a hop variety born in Hokuto City.
Their soft, soothing scent spreads gently, helping melt away the fatigue of your journey.

📍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!

A gallery featuring handcrafted tableware by artists from across Japan, paired with a calm and inviting café.

Sunlight filters softly through the space, illuminating unique cups and plates that showcase the beauty of handcraftsmanship.
In the café, coffee and sweets are carefully prepared to match each piece of tableware.

Find a favorite vessel and enjoy it in use right away—an experience that lets you savor the world of craftsmanship and café culture together.

📍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!

A large family-friendly play area opened on November 1, 2025—perfect for family trips.
Set in nature, with views of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps, backed by the Yatsugatake Mountains, it’s a relaxing spot where the whole family can refresh and have fun together.

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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In Hokuto City, where nature and human warmth blend together, why not enjoy discovering something new?
We hope the four spots introduced here inspire your next journey.
Just two hours from Tokyo, a fresh travel experience awaits.
On your next day off, come explore Hokuto City’s newly opened spots.

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