Japanese Lunch at Houtou Kaikan, Shosenkyo

Thetraveljunkie.org – To grab a bite with friends, and as per someone’s recommendation, we headed to Houtou Kaikan in Shosenkyo. The hoto is delicious and the decor so gorgeous that it’s practically impossible not to into the best Japanese cuisine. The Houtou Kaikan offers a variety of seasonal dishes featuring the local specialty hoto noodles, the delicious embodiment of the local culture of the Kai region and the perfect culinary companion to the scenic beauty of Shosen Gorge.

We ordered Sekirei, include hoto noodles are a local delicacy in Yamanashi made from wheat flour and stewed in miso soup with mushroom, pumpkins, and other vegetables.