Yatsugatake Club — Restaurant in Hokuto

A cosy and atmospheric cafe nestled amongst the trees that you will be sure to enjoy. The staff were very friendly and served us delicious fruit tea with chiffon cake (highly recommended)! Birdwatchers will love the many species flocking to the window of the cafe (such as the Yamagara). It's also likely that you might run into the owner of the cafe (Hiroshi Yagyu), who happens to be the president of the Wild Bird Society of Japan and is the Japanese equivalent of David Attenborough. He will gladly discuss wildlife with you and make you feel very welcome! All in all, it's a wonderful place to relax and wind...

Honestly, I think this place is a bit overhyped. The location itself is cute, but the seating areas don’t really live up to the vibe. Food was pretty mediocre, though I did enjoy checking out the boutique shops—they were super cute. I can see how this spot might feel special if you live in the city and want a little forest escape, but living in the mountains, it didn’t feel that unique. Still, worth a try if you’re into dining with a...

Yatsugatake Club is known for its owner 柳生 (Mr Yagyu) who is a famous actor and now in his 80s. He built this restaurant/cafe 20 years ago and has been gaining reputation ever since. The cafe offers famous fruit tea with plenty of fresh fruit (¥1,650 for 1-2 people, ¥2450 for 3-4 people). The restaurant also features an outside walking path through the forest that the owner built himself with...