Local Guide
10 Recommended Souvenirs from Yamanashi Prefecture

Yamanashi Prefecture, blessed with magnificent nature such as Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, the Yatsugatake Mountains, and the Southern Alps, is rich in traditional Japanese sweets and carefully crafted Western sweets.
There are also many goods that utilize traditional crafts, so you can thoroughly enjoy your souvenir search.

Cute cookies in the shape of Mount Fuji

There are 15 types of cookies in total. You can enjoy a variety of flavors and toppings.
There are 15 types of cookies in total. You can enjoy a variety of flavors and toppings.

The cookies, baked daily in a workshop at the foot of Mt. Fuji, are extremely popular for their crispy, crumbly texture similar to shortbread. They come in five flavors: vanilla, matcha, black tea, strawberry, and chocolate, each of which is available in three varieties: "plain," "topped" with almonds or walnuts, and "white chocolate," which represents the snow-capped Mt. Fuji. In addition to being sold individually, they also come in a variety of packaged versions, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.

Fujiyama Cookies (15 pieces) 2,250 yen
Expiration date: 45 days from date of manufacture

Comments Local Guide
They have moist cookies and seasonal flavors. The cute packaging and the fact that you can tell at a glance that you've been to Mt. Fuji are great.
Fujiyama Cookies
  • 住所1165-1 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 4 minutes by car from Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Station
  • 営業時間10:00～17:00
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL0555-72-2220
  • 駐車場free

Kinako and brown sugar syrup are a delicious Yamanashi souvenir

The beauty of the Japanese-patterned wrapping paper is impressive
The beauty of the Japanese-patterned wrapping paper is impressive

When talking about Japanese sweets from Yamanashi, this is a popular product that always comes up. It is loved by people of all ages, so it is a very reliable souvenir. Another feature is that the way to eat it varies from person to person, so it is fun to discuss how to eat it.
At the Kofu main building, you can purchase not only Kikyo Shingen Mochi, but also Kikyoya's original ice cream, pudding, and crepes made with brown sugar syrup and soybean flour. Another noteworthy spot is the cafe gallery, where you can enjoy soft serve ice cream and parfaits topped with Kikyo Shingen Mochi while appreciating the works of artists from Yamanashi Prefecture. There is also a handmade workshop where you can taste freshly made sweets, and an exhibition that tells the history of Kikyoya.

Kikyo Shingen Mochi 6 pieces in cloth 1,095 yen 8 pieces in cloth 1,368 yen
Expiration date: Approximately 12 days from date of purchase

Comments Local Guide
There is a wide selection of products, such as Kikyo Shingen Mochi and seasonal sweets. There is also a cafe so you can relax.
Kikyoya Kofu Main Building
  • 住所1-3-11 Aonuma, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 8 minutes by car from JR Kofu Station
  • 営業時間9:00-18:00 *May vary seasonally
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL055-233-8800
  • 駐車場free

The ultimate raisin sandwich that you'll want to share with everyone

"Koshu Raisins" comes in a pack of five for 1,210 yen
"Koshu Raisins" comes in a pack of five for 1,210 yen

All of the sweets at Seigetsu, a confectionery manufacturer with seven stores in Yamanashi Prefecture, are handmade. They use carefully selected ingredients such as milk, fresh cream, and sea salt imported from France. The Koshu Raisin, made from large Pione grapes from Yamanashi processed into raisins and sandwiched between crispy cookies, is a perfect souvenir. This luxurious sweet combines lightly sweet white chocolate cream and large, juicy raisins that melt in your mouth. The Italian Roll, made of fluffy sponge wrapped in choux pastry, is also recommended. In addition to classics such as the "Plain" with plenty of fresh cream and the "Chocolate Select" made with bitter chocolate, there are also seasonal limited editions such as strawberry and peach.

Koshu raisins (5 pieces) 1,210 yen
Expiration date: Approximately 14 days from date of delivery

Comments Local Guide
The soft, chewy Pione grapes are delicious! You can really taste the raisins.
Seigetsu Minami Alps Main Branch
  • 住所591 Momozono, Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 20 minutes by car from JR Nirasaki Station
  • 営業時間9:00～19:00
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL055-282-2512
  • 駐車場free

Popular local donuts

Natto donuts. From the left: Matcha Azuki, Chocolate, Black Tea, Sesame, 151 yen each, Plain 140 yen
Natto donuts. From the left: Matcha Azuki, Chocolate, Black Tea, Sesame, 151 yen each, Plain 140 yen

Surprisingly, Japan's proud superfood natto and donuts, which are loved by people of all ages, go together perfectly. The "Natto Donuts" made by Sendaiya, a natto specialty store, are made by hand, one by one, by mixing natto into a dough made with fresh eggs and domestic butter. The natto bacteria make the dough moist and fluffy. It doesn't have the distinctive smell of natto, so even people who don't like it can enjoy it. Not only can you enjoy a variety of flavors, but it's also great that it's baked, not fried, so you can enjoy it without worrying about calories. They also sell large-grain natto and edamame natto, which have won awards at tasting competitions.

Plain donut 140 yen
Expiration date: Approximately 5 days from date of purchase

Comments Local Guide
It is made without using any unnecessary ingredients and is not fried in oil, so it is safe for children. It is a soft, moist and gentle donut.
Natto Kobo Sendaiya Yamanashi Main Branch
  • 住所585-2 Karakashiwa, Isawa-cho, Fuefuki-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 10 minutes by car from JR Isawa hot spring Station
  • 営業時間9:30～17:00
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL055-262-1170
  • 駐車場free

Delicious and melt-in-your-mouth, the finest fresh Shingen mochi

Only a limited number of stores carry this product, so if you come across it, be sure to buy it.
Only a limited number of stores carry this product, so if you come across it, be sure to buy it.

This product is a freshly made treat that pursues the original taste of Shingen Mochi. It is made using 100% pear rice grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, and in order to bring out the flavor of the rice, the amount of sugar used is half that of conventional products, so it only lasts for three days. As the product name suggests, this is a treat that you should eat on the day you buy it, if possible. The moderately sized mochi is generously dusted with kinako (roasted soybean flour) made from domestically grown soybeans, and melts softly and smoothly in your mouth. It is delicious eaten as is, or with brown sugar syrup drizzled on top.

Fresh Shingen Mochi 5 pieces 994 yen 10 pieces 1,890 yen
Expiration date: Approximately 3 days from the date of manufacture

Comments Local Guide
First of all, you'll be surprised at how soft it is! If you eat it without adding brown sugar or kinako, you can clearly taste the deliciousness of the rice.
Taigahara Kinseiken Taigahara Branch
  • 住所2211 Daigahara, Shirasu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 15 minutes by car from JR Nagasaka Station
  • 営業時間9:00～18:00
  • 定休日Thursday
  • TEL0551-35-2246
  • 駐車場free

High-quality chocolate packed with the skill of chocolatiers

The front right is a premium chocolate gateau for 2,970 yen, and a chocolate tablet for 972 yen.
The front right is a premium chocolate gateau for 2,970 yen, and a chocolate tablet for 972 yen.

This is a "bean-to-bar" chocolate shop that makes chocolate from cacao beans all the way to the end. The cool climate of the Yatsugatake Mountains is ideal for storing cacao and aging chocolate, so the shop has an attached workshop. Made using only carefully selected high-quality ingredients, the "Premium Gateau Chocolat" is decorated with a "Palet d'Or" bonbon chocolate adorned with gold leaf from Kanazawa, making it a perfect souvenir. It is delicious chilled, at room temperature, or even slightly warmed, and the rich, mellow taste of chocolate fills your mouth the moment you put it in your mouth.

Premium Gateau Chocolat 2,970 yen
Expiration date: 7 days from date of purchase

Comments Local Guide
The moment you step inside the store, you'll be enveloped in the aroma of cacao! With the "Artisan Tablets," you can enjoy the deliciousness of cacao from different regions.
Artisan Palador
  • 住所3545 Asahigaoka, Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 7 minutes by car from JR Kiyosato Station
  • 営業時間10:30～18:30
  • 定休日Tuesday, Wednesday
  • TEL0551-48-5381
  • 駐車場free

Fresh eggs and snacks available

Freshly laid eggs and castella cakes and baumkuchen made with eggs are also popular.
Freshly laid eggs and castella cakes and baumkuchen made with eggs are also popular.

This is a direct-operated store of a chicken farm in Yatsugatake. Fresh eggs, chicken meat, and processed products made from them are very popular with locals and tourists alike. You should definitely try the Nakamura Farm's Orange Eggs, characterized by their shiny orange and chewy yolks. They are also known for making delicious fried eggs. They also have a wide selection of Western-style sweets made with their proud eggs. What's more, only a direct-operated store of a chicken farm can sell cuts of meat that are hard to come by, such as gizzards and white liver. Be sure to try the oyakodon (chicken and egg rice Dining Area at the restaurant next door. A very satisfying dish, with a generous serving of soft eggs and plump meat.

Nakamura Farm's Orange Eggs (Medium size) 579 yen
Expiration date: Approximately 14 days from date of purchase

Comments Local Guide
The bright orange yolk of the egg is plump and plump, and has a rich, full-bodied flavor. You can also eat it on rice with raw egg on top!
Nakamura Farm
  • 住所4986-524 Higashiide, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセス20 minutes walk from JR Kai-Oizumi Station
  • 営業時間10:00～20:00
  • 定休日Tuesdays and Wednesdays (May vary depending on the season, please check website)
  • TEL0551-47-5030
  • 駐車場free

Jersey Milk Jam has many repeat customers

Jersey milk jam large bottle 702 yen
Jersey milk jam large bottle 702 yen

A must-buy souvenir from Kiyosato is the Jersey Milk Jam from Seisenryo, a historic tourist Property. Rich organic Jersey milk with over 4.3% milk fat produced at Seisenryo Jersey Farm is boiled down with organic sugar to create a smooth flavor. Characterized by a rich caramel-like color and gentle sweetness, it goes well with freshly baked toast and rolls. It is also recommended to add it to tea or coffee. It is sold at the Seisenryo shop and at Seisenryo Jersey Hut, which has an observation terrace.

Jersey milk jam large bottle 702 yen
Expiration date: 1 year if unopened, 2-3 weeks after opening

Comments Local Guide
Jersey milk jam has a strong milk flavor and a rich, delicious taste! There is also a wide variety of jams made with seasonal fruits that are highly recommended.
Seisen Ryo (Jersey Hat)
  • 住所3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 5 minutes by car from JR Kiyosato Station
  • 営業時間9:00-17:00 (extended hours in summer)
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL0551-48-4441
  • 駐車場free

The "SIWA" series is perfect for everyday use

SIWA bags are simple in design and highly durable.
SIWA bags are simple in design and highly durable.

This general goods store is located in the Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace shopping mall in Kawaguchiko. It is directly managed by a Japanese paper manufacturer in Ichikawamisato-cho, Nishiyatsushiro-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, which boasts a 1,000-year history as a producer of Japanese paper. Inside the store, you'll find a wide variety of goods and stationery made with Japanese paper, as well as lucky paper mache items such as daruma dolls and maneki-neko (beckoning cats).
One of the most notable items is the "SIWA | Kamiwa" series. Strong, tear-resistant washi paper is deliberately crumpled to create a unique texture, and then sewn like leather products to create a wide variety of everyday items. The lineup is extremely diverse, including rain-resistant book covers, coin cases, pouches, and bags. You'll find simple yet unique products.

SIWA Briefcase M 15,120 yen

Comments Local Guide
There is a wide selection of cute items, from washi accessories and miscellaneous goods to accessories. It is located on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi and offers a wonderful view.
Medeta-ya Kawaguchiko store
  • 住所Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace G Building, 1477-1 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi PrefectureMAP
  • アクセスApproximately 15 minutes by car from Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Station
  • 営業時間9:30-18:00 (17:30 in winter)
  • 定休日Irregular holidays
  • TEL0555-72-8313
  • 駐車場free

The profound charm of "Koshu Inden" that has continued for 400 years

A wide variety of products are available, including shoulder bags, handbags, and wallets.
A wide variety of products are available, including shoulder bags, handbags, and wallets.

"Inden" is a type of leather with intricate patterns applied with lacquer. It is an original product of "Inden-ya," which is headquartered in Kofu City, and is called "Koshu Inden." Inden-ya was founded in 1582 (Tensho 10), and has long been loved by fashionable people as a stylish accessory, and this is still the case today. While preserving traditional patterns such as the wave pattern "Seigaiha," the overlapping pattern of Mt. Fuji "Takane," and the combination of the two patterns "Kozakura Shobu," the products have evolved to suit the modern era, and are popular with a wide range of ages. On the second floor of the store is the Inden Museum, which introduces Inden techniques and deerskin crafts.

Wallet No. 2009 14,040 yen (photo left)
Coin purse No. 1012 8,424 yen (photo right)

Comments Local Guide
The main store has a wide variety of patterns, so choosing one is a lot of fun. The longer you use it, the softer it becomes and the more character it acquires.
Inden-ya Kofu Main Branch
  • 住所3-11-15 Chuo, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 5 minutes by car or 15 minutes on foot from JR Kofu Station
  • 営業時間10:00～18:00
  • 定休日New year holiday season
  • TEL055-233-1100
  • 駐車場free

After enjoying sightseeing, spend some time relaxing at the Yatsugatake Highlands wine resort. Enjoy shopping and dining at the 19 shops on Piment Street decorated with seasonal events and unique decorations, and find your favorite wine at YATSUGATAKE Wine House, which stocks regional wines. The indoor wave pool can be enjoyed before and after check-in, and Activity program to enjoy the rich nature is diverse, ranging from horseback riding, which is part of the town's culture, to aerial walks through the treetops, so visitors can spend their time however they like.

A wine resort with a European townscape on the Yatsugatake Plateau

Guest room that express the nature and wine resort of Yatsugatake
Guest room that express the nature and wine resort of Yatsugatake

Located about 90 minutes by car from Tokyo, this highland resort is located at the foot of a mountain at an altitude of 960m, where magnificent nature spreads out in 360 degrees, including the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Fuji. It can be used as a summer resort and a place to enjoy winter sports in the winter. Property designed by a world-famous architect, has the feel of an Italian mountain city, and features Guest room where you can relax as if you were at home, an indoor pool with large waves, a book store and cafe, the YATSUGATAKE Wine House with 24 types of wine from Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures, Activity set in the magnificent nature, and meals with local wines will refresh your mind and body. The pet room where you can spend time with your beloved dog was also renovated in April 2020.

Hoshino Resorts　Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake
  • 住所129-1 Kobuchizawacho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 5 minutes by car from JR Kobuchisawa Station, approximately 5 minutes from Kobuchisawa Interchange on the Chuo Expressway
  • バスアクセスFree shuttle bus available from JR Kobuchisawa Station
  • 営業時間"YYgrill" Breakfast 7:00-9:30 (LO) Lunch 11:30-13:30 (LO) Dinner 17:30-20:00 (LO) *Pets not allowed at dinner
    "BOOKS & CAFE" 10:00-22:00 (last order 21:30), Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 9:00-
  • 定休日"YYgrill" and "BOOKS & CAFE" are open every day. * Piment Street varies by store. Please check the website for details.
  • TEL050-3134-8093（リゾナーレ予約センター/9:30-18:00）
  • 駐車場free
  • メモMake a reservation here
    Hoshino Resorts Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake Reservation Site

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