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Interestingly, the restaurant was part of Oshino Shinobi Village, aka ninja village. Salad Centerpiece Setsugetsufuuka Restaurant Mt. Such was Japanese-style buffet, still minimalist, not the gluttonous servings we had been used to. FujiвЂ™s fresh produce in a flower-shaped bowl heated on a small burner. An eye-catching table centerpiece was a salad of Mt. The main course was soba with some salad and meat thrown in. The buffet spread, pre-ordered by the tour company, had tasteful and tasty food selection, though none extraordinarily so. Setsugetsufuuka Restaurant Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture TTT with my Girl Squad: Melissa (L) and Donna (R) Setsugetsufuuka Restaurant Lunch break was a cultural experience at Setsugetsufuuka Restaurant. Fuji may have been the highlight, but the succeeding stops could hold their own. Fuji with JTB Sunrise Tours specializing in day trips around Tokyo. The next day I was back in Yamanashi, this time with my girl squad. BBQ Pit and Kushiyaki Robata-ryori Sanrokuen Kushiyaki and Hoto Robata-ryori Sanrokuen It sent us out to the cold winter night sufficiently warmed and stuffed. We capped the BBQ meal with a taste of Yamanashi вЂ“ its very own traditional dish called hoto, a big bowl of chewy udon noodles in miso soup. The owner was a chatty chap, explaining the history of the house as much as the food. About 150 years old, it was a folk house transplanted from Gifu Prefecture, which I took as a sign of my next destination in the future. The building itself вЂ“ faГ§ade and interiors, in parts blackened by BBQ smoke вЂ“ was a tourist attraction. Robata-ryori Sanrokuen Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture Sanrokuen: The Original Folk House in Gifu The heat emanating from red-hot coals thawed my freezing fingers. We sat agura-style (cross-legged) on the floor around the BBQ pit as we had kushiyaki (skewered and grilled food) composed of corn, veggies, fish, and meat вЂ“ dipped in an array of sauce choices. It was known for Japanese barbecue or вЂњfireside cuisineвЂќ and for offering an all-around Japanese experience. The second choice, Robata-ryori Sanrokuen, was the perfect one after all. The restaurant they had originally chosen was closed that evening.

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TTT with my Guy Squad: Taka (L) and Koji (R) Sanrokuen Japanese BBQ RestaurantДЄfter a full day of playing in the snow, my guy squad took me to a rejuvenating, if a wee bit awkward, onsen bath and a filling dinner. TTT Oshino Ninja Village, Yamanashi Prefecture That turned out to be food so oishi and some ninja moves so out of the blue. Seriously, what could top my first snow experience and first ski lesson in Yamanashi? Practically none, but other treats this prefecture near Tokyo could offer were more than charming. If you donвЂ™t drive, you can also get around via public transport.Fujikawaguchiko and Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan We picked our rented car from Toyota Rent A Car for 24 hours - which came up to ВҐ2,295/pax for the four of us including insurance. Getting around Kawaguchiko and Mount Fuji is easier with a rented car. Then take a five minute walk to Koshu Hoto KosakuВ for a warm bowl of hotou fudo (~ВҐ1,300) - a hearty Fuji dish of flat udon noodles and vegetables in miso soup. Closed on Wednesdays.ДЄddress:В 2466в€’9 Funatsu Fujikawaguchiko-machi Minamitsuru-gun (15 minutes via taxi from Oshino Ninja Village, or ten minutes via taxi from Fuji Q) Taxi rides cost ~ВҐ3,080 for a roundtrip (~ВҐ770/pax). ItвЂ™s a refreshing dish made of tuna sashimi tucked under tororo (grated yam) seasoned with cucumber, seaweed, and sesame.В The texture of tororo is interestingВ - stringy and gooeyВ - so try this if youвЂ™re feeling adventurous!Д¬ost:В ~ВҐ300/pax (one bowl shared between four). Your first stop is Sushi Zen toВ try theВ Kappa Meshi (ВҐ1,200), a local specialty inspired by the kappa, a magical creature said to reside in Fuji. Check into HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort *Pro-tip: ThereвЂ™s no English menu and/or pictures, so point at photos online or translate your choices with Google Translate. From Kawaguchiko station, itвЂ™s a ten minute walk to Miyaki, atВ 4 Chome-3-6 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture. How to get there: Take the busВ from the 5th Station to Kawaguchiko station, using your ВҐ2200 roundtrip ticket. The dish is tied inextricably to Mount FujiвЂ™s history, being a staple for locals making the tough climb.ДЇor an authenticВ Yoshida Udon experience, try theВ NikuВ Bowl (ВҐ360), which comes withВ horse meat thatвЂ™s lean and seasoned nicely - a perfect complement to the light broth!Д«eing a hit with locals, be prepared to wait around 15 minutes if youвЂ™re there for lunch. Get that heavenly post-hike meal at Miyaki, which serves Yoshida Udon, famous for thick, chewy noodles, and soup made of bonito, kelp, and dried sardines.

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