Japanese
Beer/Wine
Take-out
A centuries-old tea house that serves amazake, a drink from fermented rice, and sweet treats. Vegan options include tea, amazake, and mochi. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-5:30pm.
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Last update on 12 May 2023 by Guest
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Added by jollieduck on 12 May 2023
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7 Reviews
First Review by jollieduck
Nameless_Demon
Points +312
Old style, but tourist-happy - Edit
The entire menu is vegan according to the staff, which is always a plus. I've had the Amasake (delicious, if a bit too sweet for my liking), the Ugiusu and Kurogoma mochis (which I loved) and the Miso-oden (which I didn't like very much, but the menu does call their texture "challenging", so I have been warned).
Read moreThe main reason to visit this place is the old-style vibe, which it certainly has. I recommend sitting by the hearth, as it amplifies this vibe. The location is in the middle of nowhere but accessible by bus, but the main downside is that it is very popular among tourists, which can get in the way of the experience.
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spuchginer
Points +253
Don't miss out on having traditionally vegan beverages and sweets! - Edit
One of the coolest and most authentic places where we have stopped to have a tea and some food! It was particularly rewarding since we walked from Motohakone to Amazake Chaya, so we felt like we earned it.
Read moreAs the name suggests, they serve a traditional sweet beverage called "amazake" made from fermented rice, and I could not recommend it enough! I would also suggest trying the matcha here (which my girlfriend did) and then getting some other savory and/or sweet snacks to accompany those beverages.
Pros: Best atmosphere in the middle of the forest, Excellent beverages and food
Cons: Perhaps not the most accessible place
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Tsukimi
Points +5334
Authentic tea house - Edit
The mochi and green tea were very yummy. Not too sweet. The old building is very charming. Lots of tourists come here, so you might have to wait bit till get seated.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-22
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krissysch
Points +1782
So wonderful, must-visit - Edit
This is one of the most beautiful places I've seen and I recommend visiting so much! The old Tea House has such a beautiful atmosphere with its old and traditional looks and I really so recommend visiting it. They sell a range of tea drinks and mochi. The mochi were the best I ever had, soooo good. There is a bus from Lake ashi that directly makes a Stop in Front of the tea house.
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ScoobysPerson
Points +328
A historic place! - Edit
I felt so lucky to get to enjoy amasake and other traditional foods here! What an amazing history. My partner and I each had amasake and shared a mochi plate and miso oden. Do beware that the miso-oden is definitely an acquired taste! If you’ve never had konjac before it would be very “challenging” as they say on the menu 😆 I wouldn’t order it again just because it’s not to my liking, but very cool to get to try vegan food that people have been eating for centuries.
Read morePros: Historic relevance , Several options
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bettafrg
Points +2566
Best amazake, relaxing atmosphere - Edit
This stunning 800 years old amazake house is a Japanese heritage. You can get here by bus from Yumoto station or lake ashino. It’s atmosphere is magical and the amazake is the most delicious I’ve had so far. They also have a couple of vegan snacks such as konnyaku and mochi.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-17
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jollieduck
Points +2280
A magical tea house - Edit
I hiked along the Old Tokaido highway to get to this amazing tea house that has been run by the same family for 13 generations. I showed the man working there (who I believe is the owner) my card which details my dietary restrictions in Japanese. He helped me identify a sweet off the menu that was vegan. I ordered the amazake, their namesake drink of fermented rice, and the black sesame chikara-mochi. Both were mind-blowing. This tea house is a whole vibe, but it’s probably best to sit outside if you’re sensitive to smoky incense, as it was stinging my eyes a bit.
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