Recommended for a weekend trip! 3 stylish restaurants in Hokuto City , Yamanashi Prefecture , where you can enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere
Hokuto City in Yamanashi Prefecture is surrounded by nature and tranquility. We've carefully selected stylish shops perfect for a weekend getaway, where adults can enjoy some leisurely time. We'll introduce three shops where you can escape the everyday through coffee, evening time, and food.
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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
- Three places to enjoy new encounters in Hokuto City
- Coris Coffee | A coffee stand loved by the local community
- Shisha Cafe & Bar DEN | A third place for adults
- Farmers Restaurant Orto | A restaurant where you can enjoy freshly picked vegetables
- summary
Three places to enjoy new encounters in Hokuto City
It's not a trip packed with a hectic schedule, but rather a time to simply enjoy " being here now ."
Listen to the sounds of nature, enjoy a cup of coffee, a quiet evening, and a carefully prepared meal.
Hokuto City is dotted with places where you can experience time in this way.
This time, we've selected three places where adults can find their rhythm .
Coris Coffee | A coffee stand loved by the local community
Shop introduction
New opening on August 10, 2025!
Coris Coffee is a coffee stand that rotates weekly in Hokuto City , Yamanashi Prefecture . It operates in two locations around the city, aiming to be a gentle presence in the daily lives of local people.
The cafe's appeal lies in its casual atmosphere, where you can drop in anytime, and serves specialty coffee carefully selected by the owner. Using an "Aeropress," which extracts coffee using air pressure, you can enjoy a cup that brings out the original flavor of the beans .
One of the store's defining features is its baby squirrel motif. There are hidden squirrels inside the store and at the storefront, and cute stuffed squirrels welcome visitors. This is a store where you can enjoy a little playfulness along with your coffee.
Owner Introduction | Mr. Tanaka's Thoughts
The reason why the owner, Mr. Tanaka, started Coris Coffee was because he simply wanted a coffee shop like this nearby .
On weekends, he gained about four years of experience as a barista at a specialty coffee shop , and wanted to work in a field that would allow him to utilize his knowledge and skills, so he opened his own shop.
Tanaka's coffee stand is a natural part of everyday life and a long-cherished favorite of local people . This is the thought that is put into each and every cup of coffee.
Information
Reservations: No (just drop in)
Multilingual menu: No
Multilingual support: No
Free Wi-Fi: None
Children allowed: Yes
Tobacco: No smoking
Store Information
Store name: Coris Coffee
Address: 409-1501 Nishiide , Oizumi Town Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture (shared parking lot with Charcoal Grill Kokosui and Enoki Smile Street)
② 919-1 Yato, Oizumi Town Hokuto City Yamanashi Prefecture (Super Mount Yatsugatake Parking Lot)
*The locations will change every week.
Business hours: Morning 7:30-9:30
Afternoon 13:00-17:00
Winter business hours: 10:00-17:00 [As of February 2026]
*Morning coffee service canceled due to machine malfunction
Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every other Friday
Seating: 2 seats at a small table next to the store
Payment method: Cash only
Access: 1) Approximately 9 minutes by car from Nagasaka IC on the Chuo 2) Approximately 6 minutes by car from Nagasaka IC on the Chuo
Parking: ① Available (around 10 spaces)
② Available (2-3 cars)
Take-out: Available
Shisha Cafe & Bar DEN | A third place for adults
Shop introduction
New opening on March 5, 2025!
This third place in Hokuto City operates as a cafe during the day and a bar at night, providing a space where visitors can relax and interact with nature .
All of the ingredients used in the dishes are sourced from Hokuto City . The fluffy and creamy omelet rice is made with free-range eggs and their own rice, Takekawa rice, as well as craft cola and chai made from spices are popular.
At night, as the only shisha specialty shop in Hokuto City , they will blend over 100 flavors to suit your taste . They are open until midnight , making it a rare place to spend a relaxing evening in Hokuto City.
Owner Introduction | Koga's Thoughts
Meeting people and enjoying conversations and time with customers is what we cherish above all else, and this was also an essential thought in creating this place .
This town does not have any places where you can stay out late at night or specialty shops where you can enjoy shisha, so the desire to " create a place of relaxation that people can come to at any time " became the starting point for opening the bar.
It is a place that welcomes both those who drop in on a trip and those who live in the city. It continues to create new nightlife options in Hokuto City as a place where adults can gather casually and share delicious time and conversation.
Information
Reservations: Instagram DM / TEL ( 090-5498-0413 )
Multilingual menu: No
Multilingual support: English
Free Wi-Fi: Available
Children allowed: ×
Tobacco: CafeTime has separate smoking and non-smoking areas. BarTime allows smoking in all rooms.
Store Information
Store name: Shisha Cafe & Bar DEN
Address: 6811-277 Oyata , Saka Town Hokuto , Yamanashi Prefecture
Business hours: Cafe Time 12:00-16:00
Bar Time 19:00～0:00
Business type: Open all year round
Closed: Mondays
Number of seats: 23
Payment method: Cash/Credit card
Access: Approximately 6 minutes by car from Nagasaka IC on the Chuo
Parking: Available (10 spaces)
Take-out: Available
Farmers Restaurant Orto | A restaurant where you can enjoy freshly picked vegetables
Shop introduction
New opening on February 17, 2025!
Farmers Restaurant Orto was opened with the aim of allowing customers to enjoy the vegetables grown on our own farm in the most delicious way possible .
This restaurant allows you to experience the charm of agriculture more closely by conveying everything from production to eating .
The Neapolitan is made with 100% home-grown tomatoes, using "Aiko" tomatoes grown on the restaurant's own farm. This dish, which highlights the natural sweetness of tomatoes, can only be enjoyed at Orto . Because seasonal vegetables are used, the Neapolitan is only available for a limited time .
The cuisine made with freshly picked seasonal vegetables and the spectacular view of the Minami Alps from the terrace are two of the unique pleasures of this place.
Owner Introduction | Mr. Otsuka's Thoughts
The owner, Mr. Otsuka, is originally from Tokyo and started farming after moving there. He has been working in the fields for over 15 years, self-taught.
The experience gained through trial and error is not only used in how to grow vegetables, but also in how to convey their appeal through cooking.
Grow in the fields and share it through cooking. We want to convey the fun and depth of agriculture without separating production from food. This desire is the origin of Farmer's Restaurant Orto.
Information
Reservations: TEL ( 0551-45-8545 ) / Reservation system ( owl-solution.jp )
Multilingual menu: No
Multilingual support: No
Free Wi-Fi: None
Children allowed: Yes
Tobacco: No smoking
Store Information
Store name: Farmers Restaurant Orto
Address: 4869-1 Kobuchizawacho , Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture Prefecture
Business hours: Lunch 11:30-14:30 (last orders 13:45)
Dinner 17:30-20:30 (LO 19:45)
Closed: Wednesdays/Irregular holidays, check Instagram
Seating capacity: 40 seats inside, 22 seats on the terrace
Access: Approximately 2 minutes by car from Kobuchizawa IC on the Chuo
Parking: Available (approximately 30 spaces)
Take-out: Not available
summary
Surrounded by nature, Hokuto City in Yamanashi Prefecture is a place where you can relax and unwind as an extension of your everyday life.
A coffee stand that changes weekly. A third place that changes its appearance between day and night, where you can enjoy conversation and time to relax. And a restaurant that delivers freshly picked vegetables as "delicious."
What all the stores have in common is that they are unpretentious and comfortable, allowing you to spend time at your own pace .
Take a short weekend trip to experience the quiet time and adult space that only Hokuto City can offer .
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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