Our Favorite Cafés Near MITSU-House
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One of the joys of staying at MITSU-House is discovering the cafés around the Fuji Five Lakes, Fujiyoshida, and Tsuru. From artisan coffee and homemade cakes to traditional bakeries and relaxing woodland cafés, the region offers plenty of memorable places to stop during your travels.
Whether you're starting your morning with great coffee or taking a break after sightseeing, these are some of our favorite local spots.
FabCafe Fuji
⭐ Guest Rating: 4.5 / 5 (Google)
📍 Distance: 5 km (about 11 minutes by car)
🔗 Official Website
Located in Fujiyoshida, directly across from one of the most famous Mt. Fuji photo spots, FabCafe Fuji combines outstanding coffee with contemporary design.
Operated by the team behind the nearby SARUYA Hostel, the café serves excellent specialty coffee—including one of the area's best flat whites—along with delicious homemade cakes and muffins.
Its minimalist atmosphere makes it a wonderful place to relax before or after exploring Fujiyoshida's historic Honcho shopping street.
HANASAKA JISAN
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⭐ Guest Rating: 4.2 / 5 (Google)
📍 Distance: 6 km (about 12 minutes by car)
🔗 Official Website
Located in the town of Tsuru, HANASAKAJISAN offers much more than great coffee.
Alongside a delicious café and lunch menu, you'll find fresh flowers, Japanese crafts, and carefully selected lifestyle goods. The café features several unique seating areas, creating a relaxed atmosphere for a leisurely visit.
A wonderful place to experience local creativity and hospitality.
Paper Moon
⭐ Guest Rating: 4.1 / 5 (Google)
📍 Distance: 20 km (about 30 minutes by car)
🔗 Official Website
One of the best-known cafés around Lake Yamanaka, Paper Moon is famous for its homemade cakes and peaceful woodland setting.
Its generous lunch and brunch menu, spacious seating, and excellent service make it an ideal stop before or after exploring the lake.
A perfect place to slow down and enjoy the natural surroundings.
CISCO Coffee
⭐ Guest Rating: 4.6 / 5 (Google)
📍 Distance: 13 km (about 22 minutes by car)
🔗 Official Website
Inspired by San Francisco café culture, CISCO Coffee serves excellent hand-dripped specialty coffee alongside hearty American-style brunch dishes.
Located on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, it offers a peaceful lakeside setting and a relaxed atmosphere—an ideal place to unwind during a day of sightseeing around the Fuji Five Lakes.
Nanairo-Komugi Bakery
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⭐ Guest Rating: 4.5 / 5 (Google)
📍 Distance: 6 km (about 12 minutes by car)
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A favourite local bakery in Tsuru, Nanairo-Komugi bakes everything fresh onsite each morning.
Although takeaway only, it offers an impressive selection of sweet pastries, savoury breads, pizza bread, cheeseburger buns, and other Japanese bakery favourites—all at very reasonable prices.
Perfect for breakfast or to pick up lunch before a day of sightseeing.
Lake Bake
⭐ Guest Rating: 4.2 / 5 (Google)
📍 Distance: 13 km (about 25 minutes by car)
🔗 Official Website
Lake Bake is well known for its freshly baked artisan breads and pastries.
Guests can enjoy indoor seating or relax outside on the wooden terrace surrounded by nature. Conveniently located near Mt. Fuji viewpoints and the popular Hana Terrace shopping area, it's an excellent stop while exploring Lake Kawaguchi.
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Stay at MITSU-House
After discovering the area's cafés and bakeries, return to the peaceful surroundings of MITSU-House.
Enjoy a relaxing evening in our traditional Japanese garden or unwind with views of Mt. Fuji after a day of exploring.
Whether you're visiting for coffee, sightseeing, or simply to slow down, we'd be delighted to welcome you.
