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“Hakone Street Food Map – Must-Try Local Bites by Area”
When you visit Hakone, you’ll of course want to enjoy the hot springs and sightseeing — but you’ll also want to try plenty of delicious local food!
Hakone is filled with spots where you can easily enjoy street food hopping. You’ll find unique local specialties available only in Hakone, as well as trendy treats perfect for your Instagram feed.
In this guide, we introduce the best must-try street foods in Hakone, organized by area.
Are There Places in Hakone for Street Food?
Hakone’s popular sightseeing spots are spread across different areas, each offering unique local foods you can enjoy only there.
While Hakone has plenty of restaurants serving local dishes and stylish cafés, there are also many street food snacks you can easily enjoy between sightseeing stops. Be sure to try some of the trendy local bites and sweet treats!
Hakone-Yumoto
Hakone-Yumoto is considered the classic spot for street food in Hakone. The area in front of the station is lined with souvenir shops and eateries, many of which offer delicious local snacks perfect for enjoying on the go. As this area is often crowded, be mindful of the people around you while enjoying the tasty treats!
Hakone-Yumoto
Kikukawa Shoten – “Castella-yaki Hakone Manju”
At Kikukawa Shoten, you can watch their Castella-yaki Hakone Manju being baked one by one in the machine right in front of the shop. The sweet aroma of freshly baked manju drifts out onto the street.
Priced at just 80 yen per piece, these Castella-yaki Hakone Manju are perfect for snacking while strolling. The castella-style batter is filled with mildly sweet white bean paste, giving it a light Western-style flavor. You can buy a boxed set as a souvenir, but we highly recommend enjoying one fresh and piping hot on the spot.
Hakone-Yumoto
Grand Riviere Hakone – “Honey Cheese Tart”
Grand Riviere Hakone is a popular confectionery shop known for its high-quality rusks, with its main store located in Sengokuhara. The Hakone-Yumoto branch is always bustling with visitors looking for souvenirs. In addition to their signature rusks, they also offer various sweets — and the most popular treat for snacking on the go is the Honey Cheese Tart.
This Honey Cheese Tart is a limited-edition item available only at the Yumoto store. It features a crispy crust filled with a soft, fluffy, and slightly melty cheese filling with just the right amount of sweetness. Many visitors pick up rusks as souvenirs and grab a cheese tart to enjoy while strolling around Hakone.
Hakone-Yumoto
Hakone Tiramisu – “Tiramisu Soft-Serve”
“Hakone Tiramisu” is a hugely popular tiramisu specialty shop in Hakone-Yumoto. Its stylish, Instagrammable storefront easily catches the attention of passing travelers.
The shop features charming designs inspired by historical figures who contributed to Hakone’s development, making its packaging both unique and memorable. Their “Bottle Tiramisu,” available in several flavors, is especially popular as a takeaway souvenir.
The best treat to enjoy while strolling is the Tiramisu Soft-Serve. Rich vanilla milk soft-serve is blended with the aroma of espresso and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder — giving you the taste of real tiramisu in ice cream form. With its pleasantly bitter espresso notes, it’s a perfect dessert for those who enjoy a more grown-up flavor.
Hakone-Yumoto
Teyakido – “Heart-Shaped Senbei”
Teyakido in Hakone-Yumoto is popular for its adorable heart-shaped, hand-baked senbei, a perfect snack to enjoy while strolling through the area. The aroma of freshly baked rice crackers drifts out onto the street, drawing visitors in.
These senbei are quite large, making them pleasantly satisfying. Freshly baked senbei are not something you get to enjoy every day, so the flavor feels especially delicious. The light soy sauce seasoning pairs perfectly with seaweed, making this a highly praised local treat.
Haknoe-Yumoto
Kagoya Seijiro – “Kamaboko Sticks”
Kagoya Seijiro is conveniently located right next to Hakone-Yumoto Station, connected directly by a pedestrian deck. This popular shop sells freshly fried kamaboko sticks — fish cakes on a skewer that are perfect for snacking while strolling.
They offer a wide variety of flavors, including crab, corn, mentai-mayo, and sardine. Everything looks so tasty that it’s hard to choose just one. Seasonal limited-edition kamaboko sticks are also popular, and the shop carries many boxed kamaboko items that are great as souvenirs.
Gora
Gora is one of Hakone’s most popular areas, home to many of the region’s top attractions. It’s the perfect place to enjoy some local treats while taking a break between sightseeing stops. You’ll also find delicious, uniquely Hakone-style foods here in Gora.
Gora
Hakone Gindofu – “Shakuri-dofu” (Freshly Scooped Tofu)
Hakone Gindofu is a long-established handmade tofu shop located near Gora Station. Their “Shakuri-dofu”, a freshly scooped tofu made early every morning, is a beloved local specialty of Gora.
This warm, freshly made tofu is incredibly soft and fluffy, with a gentle natural sweetness. Adding a small splash of soy sauce enhances its smooth texture and delicate flavor even more.
Gora
Omiyage no Mise Nakamuraya – “Gora Manju”
Located right in front of Gora Station, Omiyage no Mise Nakamuraya is a long-established souvenir shop that first opened in 1917. The shop offers a wide range of Hakone specialties, including yosegi-zaiku (Hakone marquetry) and original pickled products.
They also sell snacks you can enjoy on the spot, and their Gora Manju is especially popular. The filling is a smooth red bean paste made from Hokkaido-grown adzuki beans, while the outer dough is flavored with a secret sauce. Each manju is carefully crafted with great attention to detail.
Owakudani
Owakudani is a popular sightseeing spot where you can experience the dynamic power of volcanic activity up close, with steam rising from the rugged landscape. The area also features facilities such as the Owakudani Kurotamago-kan and the Owakudani Station Cafeteria, where you can enjoy tasty local specialties alongside the dramatic scenery. Be sure to savor some delicious treats while taking in the uniquely awe-inspiring views of Hakone.
Owakudani
Owakudani Kurotamago-kan’s “Kuro-tamago” (Black Eggs)
Right in front of Hakone Ropeway’s Owakudani Station is the Owakudani Kurotamago-kan, the main hub for sightseeing in the area. It’s a popular spot where you can relax at the café while taking in the dramatic volcanic scenery, or browse a variety of Hakone souvenirs.
The most famous treat here is the Kuro-tamago—black eggs made by exposing regular eggs to geothermal heat and volcanic gases. The shells turn jet-black from the hot spring minerals, and the flavor becomes surprisingly rich.
There’s even a local legend that eating one Kuro-tamago will add seven years to your life. They’re sold freshly made and piping hot—definitely a must-try when visiting Owakudani!
Owakudani
Yu-land’s “Tamago Soft-Serve” (Egg Soft-Serve)
Local soft-serve ice cream is a must-try treat at many sightseeing spots, and in Owakudani you can enjoy the popular “Tamago Soft-Serve.”
Sold at Yu-land, located near the entrance of the Owakudani Nature Trail, this soft-serve is one of the area’s favorite local specialties.
The pale yellow soft-serve, with a hint of egg yolk, has a light custard-like flavor with gentle sweetness. It also has a milkshake-like richness that feels refreshing rather than heavy.
It’s the perfect treat to enjoy after exploring the dramatic landscapes of Owakudani.
Lake Ashi
The beautifully clear Lake Ashi is one of Hakone’s popular tourist spots. On a clear day, you can also see Mt. Fuji, and it is a place where you can enjoy spectacular views. The area around Lake Ashi is also full of spots where you can taste delicious gourmet food.
Motohakone-ko
Bakery & Table Hakone's "Rice-flour Curry Donut"
"Bakery & Table Hakone" is a three-story bakery and restaurant on the shores of Lake Ashi.
The first floor has a bakery selling a wide variety of breads, the second floor has a cafe where you can enjoy the purchased bread, and the third floor has a restaurant where you can enjoy the view of Lake Ashi.
A gourmet item you must try at "Bakery & Table Hakone" is the "Rice-flour Curry Donut," which is also the shop's most popular product. The unique curry bread, which contains a whole egg and a specially made curry, is exquisite! The crispy bread dough is also delicious, and you'll eat it up in no time.
Enjoy Hakone’s Street Food Responsibly
In this guide, we introduced some of the best street food spots in Hakone, organized by area.
Hakone is not only full of beautiful scenery and iconic sightseeing spots, but also packed with delicious treats—from stylish café sweets to long-established local specialties.
As you explore, please remember that eating while walking is discouraged in many areas of Japan.
For safety and courtesy, enjoy your food near the shop where you purchased it and avoid blocking the walkway. And don’t forget to dispose of your trash properly to help keep Hakone beautiful for everyone.
Why not set out on a trip to discover memorable local flavors while enjoying Hakone’s stunning landscapes?
