Hōtō Fudō Higashi-Koiji Branch
ほうとう不動 東恋路店
The best-known hōtō chain around Lake Kawaguchi; the white, cloud-shaped building of the Higashi-Koiji branch is instantly recognizable, with about 300 seats.
One of the most representative Yamanashi regional food brands around Lake Kawaguchi, with four locations. The white, cloud-shaped building of the Higashi-Koiji branch was designed by architect Takeshi Hosaka. It seats about 300 and has 100 parking spaces, roughly a 7-minute taxi ride from Kawaguchiko Station. The menu is simple: Fudō Hōtō from about JPY 1,100, wide noodles in miso broth with vegetables, generously portioned and meat-free. The chili seasoning “suridane” can be added. Other options include basashi (horse meat sashimi) and black-sugar inari sushi. Turnover is quick. Some sources say the restaurant is cash only, so bring cash. Noodles sell out and service stops, so on weekday evenings it is best to call ahead.
Opening hours
11:00 until 19:00 or 20:00 (sources vary); closes when the noodles sell out; generally open year-round
Nearby sights
- Lawson Kawaguchiko Station (Mt. Fuji Lawson)
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
- Fuji-Q Highland
- Lake Kawaguchi
- Oishi Park
- Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
- Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja
- Arakurayama Sengen Park