[2025 Fujikawaguchiko Restaurant] Travel Guide for Fuji Tempura IDATEN (Updated Jun)

📍 Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi ✨ A tempura restaurant located just a few minutes' walk from Kawaguchiko Station, offering a simple yet authentic Japanese atmosphere. ✨ Inside the restaurant, there are counter seats, traditional Japanese-style seating (ozashiki), and three regular tables. Sitting at the counter allows you to watch the chef fry tempura fresh right in front of you, accompanied by the sound and aroma of tempura being cooked. ✨ The menu offers a variety of options, including shrimp, pufferfish, soft-shell crab, and seasonal vegetables. Vegetarian options are also available, and you can inform the chef in advance to adjust the batter accordingly. ✨ Prices are reasonable considering the quality and experience, ranging from ¥1,500 to ¥3,000 per person. ✨ The restaurant is open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with last orders taken at 9:00 PM. It's recommended to visit slightly before lunch or dinner hours to avoid long queues.

After a full day of chasing views and finally seeing Mt. Fuji in all her glory, we ended our day with something equally iconic — a Mt. Fuji-shaped tempura meal at Tempura Idaten. Yes, really. A meal shaped like the mountain. The restaurant was warm, welcoming, and tucked away with just the right amount of local charm. We ordered their signature set, which came beautifully presented: a towering mound of kakiage tempura, crispy and golden, built high to mimic Mt. Fuji’s peak. On the side: dipping sauce, rice, pickles, and miso soup — a full, satisfying tray. The tempura was light and flavorful, with thin-sliced vegetables and seafood packed into every bite. Crunchy on the outside, tender inside — and so perfectly balanced you forget it’s deep-fried. And yes, we may have paused for a mini photoshoot before digging in. The resemblance to Fuji was too good to ignore. After a long day of stair climbing, shrine visits, and chasing clouds, this was comfort food perfection. Tips: 1. The restaurant can get busy during dinner hours — go early or be ready to wait a bit. 2. Their Fuji mountain tempura is a must-try — fun, filling, and very photogenic. 3. Cash is preferred; check for card availability. 4. A great spot to relax and reflect after a day of exploring Fujiyoshida. #cherryblossom25

Located near Kawaguchi-ko Station, this tempura restaurant offers a stunning view of Mount Fuji, making their signature Mount Fuji Tempura Rice Bowl a must-try. We ordered the Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl, which included shrimp, vegetables, and other ingredients. The tempura batter was relatively thin, perfectly fried, and paired well with the flavorful sauce. Additionally, we ordered a side of half-fried chicken. The chicken was crispy on the outside while retaining its juicy meat inside. A sprinkle of lemon juice added a refreshing touch. The dining environment was very clean. At the entrance, you can take a number ticket and wait for the staff to guide you to your table. Ordering is done via a tablet, and there’s an English menu available, so no worries if you don’t understand Japanese. The total cost for two people was 5,464 yen, offering good value for money.

Fuji Tempura Idaten serves fresh and crispy tempura with a light batter that isn’t too oily. The udon was chewy and comforting, and the wagyu beef sushi was tender and flavorful. Friendly service and cozy atmosphere made it a great stop after exploring the area in the cold night. they even had a heater waiting area outside for the guests who are queueing for their seats. #idaten #fuji #tempura #japanese_food #japanesecuisine

Transportation tips: round trip by express bus (recommended to book online first), bicycle Must-see attractions: ##Tenjojo Park##Tori-gai Recommended hotel: Kawaguchiko Konanso Onsen Village Hotel Must-try food: Hoto (Hoto) Fudo Kawaguchiko Station store Shopping Guide: Fujiyama Cookies (#FUJIYAMA COOKIE)

Another restaurant that everyone recommends when visiting Fuji on the Kawaguchiko side is 'Fuji Tempura Idaten', where you can see Mt. Fuji from the side of the restaurant. This restaurant is located near Kawaguchiko Station. Just walk a little past Lawson and you'll arrive. When you arrive at the restaurant, go in and get a queue number first. We waited for about 30 minutes before we could eat. 🥰 We ordered a set of tempura, choosing to eat it with hot udon to relieve the cold. 👍🏻 The tempura was very delicious. The shrimp was fresh and bouncy, fried until not crispy, just right. The udon noodles were chewy. As for the takoyaki wasabi, we ordered it unexpectedly. Just seeing it made us want to eat it, but it turned out to be very delicious. We almost finished it before the tempura arrived. 😂 When we went, we sat at the bar, so we got to watch the chef fry it fresh. It was very enjoyable. The restaurant has rice, soup, tea, and dipping sauces that you can serve yourself. There are also many condiments for udon to choose from. I like the chili, I don't know what it is, it's spicy and sour. They said it's not available!! 😂 I think someone must be as addicted as me. If anyone visits Kawaguchiko, I would like to be another person who recommends this restaurant. 🤭 Directions: Kawaguchiko Station 🕖 10:00-00:00 (Kitchen closes at 23:00) #triptravelchina #restaurantreview

Now that we've arrived at Fuji, we definitely have to look for the legendary restaurant. 😋 Today, we're going to eat tempura at a popular restaurant among tourists. That's Fuji Tempura Idaten 🍤, located in downtown Kawaguchiko. It's not far from the station, about 10 minutes' walk. 🍤 We arrived at around 1:00 PM. The queue wasn't very long. When we arrived, we had a seat right away. There's a menu to order via tablet, so we ordered a shrimp tempura set. In the set, there's Japanese rice and miso soup, which are refillable for us to get as much as we want. This is awesome! 😋 🍤 Before serving, a staff will put a grill down for us. Then, they'll serve fried potatoes, fried vegetables, and then very large fried shrimp. Each set costs around 1,600 yen (390 baht). It's very worthwhile because the shrimp is so bouncy. The meat is soft and the batter is crispy. It's very fragrant and delicious. It's no wonder that it's a famous restaurant in Kawaguchiko. 🍤 If you have a chance to come to Fuji, I'd like you to come and try it. So you won't miss out on the best of Fuji! 🇯🇵 The shop is open every day from 11:00 to 22:00. 🚗 3486-4 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru, Yamanashi Prefecture 401-0301 Or you can open Google Maps and follow the path. You won't get lost! #MountFuji #JapanReview #JapanTravel #FujiRestaurant #kawaguchiko

Tempura restaurant popular restaurant at Fuji kawaguchiko. For sure we have a long queue but they use wait time via technology by get a queue at kiosk and then you can scan QR code on a slip > put your email for notification alert. You can walk around restaurant and wait mail notification when your queue arrive. It so great system. Part of food. I order soy sauce soba and order separate tempura (shrimp, pumpkin, sweet potato, crap stick. All crispy and no oil. Recommend try here. #tempura #japan #fuji #kawaguchiko