Yamanakako Shogetsu

Restaurant Details

Most people are familiar with the four seasons of Japan. But precious few are aware that historically, Japan actually had 72 seasons, known as ko. While observance of these seasons has largely faded into obscurity, the microseason and climate still play a highly important role in the creation, consumption and appreciation of traditional Japanese cuisine, otherwise known as nihon-ryori.

There are few better places to appreciate the rich history of nihon-ryori than the kaiseki restaurant Shogetsu in Yamanakako Village. Perched on the southwestern shore of Lake Yamanaka, the dramatic silhouette of Mt Fuji provides a breathtaking welcome to newly-arrived patrons.

Shogetsu’s mission is to give its patrons a better understanding of Japanese culture as a whole through the lens of nihon-ryori. In accordance with the ever-changing ko, the restaurant’s kaiseki menus change with each month, ensuring that even regular visitors are bound to find something new with each return visit.

And naturally, for a restaurant that aims to provide a holistic picture of Japanese cuisine, Shogetsu provides a truly staggering array of traditional Japanese delicacies. Its course menus make use of some of the most luxurious ingredients present in nihon-ryori, from soft-shelled turtle to tiger pufferfish to even freshwater eel, caught just meters away in the waters of Lake Yamanaka itself.

Yamanakako Shogetsu Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Yamanakako Shogetsu Business Days

Yamanakako Shogetsu Address

324 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, 401-0501

Yamanakako Shogetsu Access Info

• Yamanakako Shogetsu is located in Yamanakako Village, on the southwestern shore of Lake Yamanaka, about a 35-minute bus ride from Mt Fuji Station.

Yamanakako Shogetsu Phone Number

Yamanakako Shogetsu Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.