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CULTURE MAP
01. MOTOHAKONE
Amasake ChayaCulture
Founded in the early Edo period, this teahouse has a history of nearly 400 years. Located along the Old Tokaido Road in Hakone, it was once a resting place for travelers journeying from Edo.
Their signature amazake is made only from rice and rice koji, with no added sugar, offering a naturally gentle sweetness.
In 2009, the thatched roof of the building was carefully relocated and restored using original techniques and reclaimed materials: the teahouse continues to operate today, maintaining its traditional charm. Aomame (Green Soybean) Kinako Mochi, a simple sweet made from soybeans, is still served, allowing visitors to experience flavors passed down through Hakone's history.
| OPEN: | 7:00 - 17:30 (L.O. 17:00) |
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No regular holidays
TEL: 0460-83-6418
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02. GORA
NICOLAI BERGMAN HAKONE GARDENSNature
Set in the rich natural surroundings of Hakone, Gora, this garden was created from the ground up by flower artist Nicolai Bergmann.
Making use of the original forest terrain, the site features walking paths, pavilions, and seasonal floral and botanical installations, offering an immersive experience of nature and art through gentle exploration. The garden also includes the café NOMU hakone, which serves dishes made with Hakone ingredients, allowing visitors to relax within a space that harmonizes with the changing seasons and the natural landscape.
| OPEN: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
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Closed on Wed / Thu
TEL: 0460-83-6418
Tamura GinkatsuteiTonkatsu
Located in Gora, Hakone, this long-established restaurant opened in 1973. Previously operating as a small kappo-style eatery, it later evolved into a tonkatsu-focused restaurant. Its signature dish, Tofu Pork Cutlet Stew (Tofu Katsu-ni), is made with locally produced Hakone Gindofu and combines custom-made pressed tofu and pork, gently simmered in dashi and egg. Known for its tender texture and rich flavor, it is a go-to spot when visiting Gora.
| OPEN: | 11:00 - 14:30 / 17:00 - 19:00 |
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Closed on Tue evenings / Wed
TEL: 0460-83-3502
PUB STOPBeer
A beer and pizza bar within walking distance of Gora Station.
Located next to GORA BREWERY & GRILL, it offers eight taps of craft beer, including house-brews and carefully selected guest taps from across Japan. Freshly baked pizzas range from classic Margherita to more unique toppings. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. With counter seating and a bottle shop, it’s a casual spot perfect for a single drink or a full meal.
| OPEN: | 11:30 - 14:30 16:00 - 20:30 |
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No regular holidays
TEL: 0460-83-8307
GORA BREWERY & GRILLBeer
A brewery and restaurant in Gora, Hakone, opened in 2017 as a sister venue to ITOH DINING by NOBU. Enjoy distinctive craft beers brewed with Hakone’s natural spring water, paired with delicious cuisine. The spacious setting, designed by award-winning architect Hiroshi Nakamura, also features an outdoor foot bath and stone garden, making it a relaxing place to savor local ingredients and craft beers.
| OPEN: | 13:00 - 20:30 |
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No regular holidays
TEL: 0460-83-8107
Hakone Gora Gyoza CenterGyoza
This specialty gyoza restaurant, founded in 1972, has long been a local Hakone favorite.
Simple fillings that highlight the natural sweetness of Mishima-grown cabbage, wrapped in house-made, chewy skins and pan-fried in a hot iron pan until crisp on the outside and tender inside, create a dish that brings out the best in its ingredients, available only here.
| OPEN: | 11:30〜15:00 (L.O. 14:30) 17:00〜20:00 (L.O. 19:30) |
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Closed on Wed evenings / Thu
TEL: 0460-82-3457
The Hakone Open-Air MuseumArt
The Hakone Open-Air Museum was founded in 1969, becoming Japan’s first outdoor, open-air museum of art. Located in a lushly green 70,000 square meters garden with a view of the Hakone mountains, the museum has on permanent display some 120 masterpieces by famous modern and contemporary sculptors. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a leisurely stroll, taking the time to examine your favorite sculptures up close and experience firsthand what each work of art has to say. Visit the museum’s four indoor exhibitions, including the Picasso Pavilion with its rotational displays from the more than 319 Picasso pieces in this world-class collection, as well as works for children to experience and a foot bath to late July for renovation) that uses natural hot spring water.
| OPEN: | 9:00 - 17:00 (Last admission at 16:30) |
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No regular holidays
TEL: 0460-82-1161
Restaurant OmotoRestaurant
Established in 1963, this long-running Western-style restaurant is a five-minute walk from Chokokunomori Station.
The chef, formerly of Fujiya Hotel, prepares all sauces in-house, and classic dishes such as katsu curry, made with domestic ingredients, remain popular today.
Reservation Notes:
Maximum of five guests per party
Open till sold out
Please refer to the official website for more details
| OPEN: | 11:30 - 14:00 (L.O. 13:30) 17:30 - 20:00 (L.O. 19:30) |
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Closed on Wed / Thu + Irregular holidays
TEL: 0460-82-4715
BEER BARBeer
Located in the Kowakudani area, this tasting room and bottle shop is attached to GORA BREWERY's second brewery.
The house specialty is original tacos designed to pair perfectly with craft beer. Alongside a diverse menu, including GB Carnitas braised in beer, shrimp and avocado, and spicy teriyaki chicken, the cheese fries loaded with cheddar cheese are a popular choice.
| OPEN: | 11:30 - 20:30 |
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No regular holidays
TEL: 0460-83-8509
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03. HAKONEYUMOTO
GORA BREWERY PUBLIC HOUSEBeer
Located about a one-minute shuttle ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station, this craft beer pub and restaurant serves beers brewed on site using Hakone’s natural spring water.
Enjoy a wide range of dishes, from fresh seafood to wood-fired pizzas inspired by Neapolitan techniques. Open from lunch through to dinner, the restaurant offers standing and table seating, ideal for easy and casual dining.
| OPEN: | 11:30 - 21:00 15:00 - 16:30 (Drink Only) |
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No regular holidays
TEL: 0460-83-9048
NisshinteiRamen
Founded in 1912, this long-established Chinese restaurant continues to hand-roll its noodles using thick bamboo poles.
As a result, the noodles used in their signature Yumoto Teuchi Ramen, a local favorite since the restaurant's opening, have a firm bite while maintaining a smooth texture. Soups and gyoza made in-house reflect a simple yet carefully crafted approach. It is known as a beloved landmark in Yumoto, enjoyed across generations.
| OPEN: | 11:00 - 15:00 / 17:00 - 20:00 |
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Closed on Tue + Irregular holidays
TEL: 0460-85-5244
SuzukaIzakaya
Located just a few minutes' walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, this casual izakaya is marked by its red lantern.
The menu features fresh local fish from Sagami Bay, Ashigara beef and seasonal vegetables. With counter, tatami and table seating, it offers a relaxed setting for both solo diners and groups. Daily specials highlighting the flavors of the day are available from the chalkboard.
| OPEN: | 17:00 - 22:00 (L.O. 21:30) |
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Closed on 2nd & 4th Thu
TEL: 0460-85-7821
HatsuhanaSoba
Located about a five-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, near Yumoto Bridge overlooking the Hayakawa River, this long-established soba restaurant opened in 1934.
Since its founding, it has employed a unique method of making soba, utilizing only buckwheat flour, grated wild yams (jinenjo), and egg, without the addition of water. Carefully selected domestic buckwheat is used seasonally, along with high-quality, naturally farmed wild yams. The result is a smooth-textured and richly flavored noodle that retains firmness over time, making it ideal for takeout.
| OPEN: | 10:00 - 19:00 |
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Closed on Wed
TEL: 0460-85-8287
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04. ODAWARA-1
Wine bar Le3Wine
A wine bar located in Nakamachi, Odawara, specializing in natural wines from regions such as Georgia and Germany. In addition to a diverse selection, including a variety of white wines, you can also enjoy seasonal small dishes to complement each glass. The bar operates primarily by reservation, with evening service focused on a relaxed bar setting.
| OPEN: | 17:00 – Closes if there are no inquiries by 21:00. |
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Irregular holidays
TEL: 050-8880-1879
Ganso Karaage SanpeiKaraage
Founded in 1960, this long-established specialty fried chicken shop has been part of Odawara for over 60 years. Its signature deep-fried half chicken has received the Highest Gold Award at the Karaage Grand Prix. Each serving uses only domestically raised young chicken under 40 days old, coated to order with house-made potato starch and finished with a simple salt-based seasoning, preserving a recipe handed down from the previous generation.
| OPEN: | 11:00〜14:00 17:00〜22:00 |
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Closed on Tue
TEL: 0465-24-3390
Moriya Sei Pan TenBakery
A long-established bakery in Odawara, rooted in the community since the Showa era.
Baking bread using traditional methods, they offer classics such as flavored Japanese bread rolls (koppe pan) and cream bread. The signature anpan, generously filled with sweet red bean paste, is a local favorite and the longtime staple Japanese sweet bun (amakushoku) is known for its gentle sweetness and light texture.
| OPEN: | 8:00 - 18:00 |
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Closed on Sun / 1st & 3rd Mon
Plus seasonal and irregular holidays.
TEL: 0465-24-1147
Tenshiro SushiSushi
Located along the main street in front of Odawara Station's West Exit, this sushi restaurant specializes in nigiri sushi. The menu is composed daily using locally caught fish from the Sagami Bay area, such as horse mackerel, bonito, whitefish, and squid. Red vinegar is used in the sushi rice (shari) and carefully balanced to complement the toppings. Thin sushi rolls (makimono) are also available to enjoy alongside sake.
| OPEN: | 11:30 - 14:30 (L.O. 14:00) 17:00 - 21:30 (L.O. 21:00) Weekends & public holidays close at 21:00 (L.O. 20:30). |
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Irregular holidays
TEL: 0465-34-0832
Odawara Oden Main StoreOden
This oden restaurant, located along Kamaboko Street in Hamacho, Odawara, was founded in 2006.
Using a clear first-grade dashi made from kombu and bonito flakes, it serves oden centered on fish cakes (kamaboko) produced by 11 long-established local kamaboko makers. With over 45 varieties—from classic daikon and egg to seafood, vegetables, and the signature Fuku Shumai made with pufferfish paste—the menu reflects Odawara’s rich kamaboko culture. The aged special selection oden, simmered for a day to allow ingredients to infuse, is also recommended
| OPEN: | 11:30 - 14:30 16:00 - 21:00 |
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Closed on Mon
TEL: 0465-20-0320
Unagi KashimataUnagi
A long-established restaurant specializing in eel and chicken dishes, located along the Old Tokaido Road in Honcho, Odawara.
Carefully selected eel is grilled over Japanese white charcoal (binchotan) and served as Unaju, accompanied by Uonuma-grown Koshihikari rice. The menu also features beloved signature dishes, like the tomato salad, created by the founding owner.
| OPEN: | 11:30 - 14:00 / 16:30 - 19:00 |
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TEL: 0465-22-0267
UirouSweets
Founded in 1368, this is Odawara’s oldest long-established shop, run by the Uirō family. The steamed rice-flour sweet originally created in the Muromachi period to entertain distinguished guests, along with the family’s traditional medicine “Tōchinkō,” are both affectionately known as “Uirō,” after the family name, and are loved by generations. The traditional storefront facing National Route 1 (the former Tōkaidō) is well worth a visit. The property also includes the Uirō Museum—housed in a former storehouse and free to enter—as well as a café where you can enjoy seasonal handmade wagashi.
| OPEN: | 10:00 - 16:00 (Café L.O. 16:00) |
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Closed on Wed + 3rd Thu
TEL: 0465-24-0560
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05. ODAWARA-2
TsukiyomiSoba
This soba restaurant is run single-handedly by owner Osamu Kamekawa, who trained at a renowned restaurant in Ibaraki and later at a popular establishment in Tokyo before opening Tsukiyomi in 2010.
Buckwheat from several regions, including Hokkaido, Aomori, Ibaraki, and Saitama, is selected and milled according to the season, with separate dashi for cold and hot soba, finished with a rich soba-yu.
Please note: Children under school age are not allowed in the restaurant.
| OPEN: | 11:30 - 14:30 (L.O. 14:00) 17:30 - 20:00 (L.O. 19:30) Ends when soba sells out. |
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Closed on Mon
If a holiday, following Tue
TEL: 0465-37-5522
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06. ENOURA
Odawara Art Foundation Enoura ObservatoryArt
A cultural complex conceived and designed by contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto.
Located on a hillside overlooking Sagami Bay in Odawara, the site features a gallery, an open-air stage, a teahouse, and stone architecture, all arranged in harmony with the natural terrain. Composed as a space to experience the relationship between nature, time, and art, it draws upon ancient concepts of weather observation, calendars, and architectural philosophy.
Advanced-reservation required
*Due to the unique nature of the premises and for safety reasons, visitors must be twelve years or older.
| OPEN: | 10:00 - 13:00 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
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Closed on Tue / Wed
Year-end & New Year holidays + temporary closures
TEL: 0465-42-9170
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