Experience Panoramic Mt. Fuji Views at Fujiyama Terrace – Premier Buffet Dining in Fujiyoshida
Mount Fuji stands at an elevation of 3,775 meters as Japan's highest peak and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of "Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration." Mount Fuji attracts many tourists from both domestic and international locations who come to climb the mountain and witness its graceful beauty, keeping Mount Fuji and its surrounding areas always bustling with visitors.
Mount Fuji captivates people with its overwhelming presence and symmetrically beautiful form, earning recognition as a symbol of Japan. Since Mount Fuji has no obstructions around it, it can be viewed from various locations, with scenic viewpoints scattered throughout different areas. Today, we'll introduce the recommended dining establishment "Fujiyama Terrace," where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Fuji.
Fujiyama Terrace is the Buffet Dining Restaurant at Highland Resort, Adjacent to Fuji-Q Highland
"Fujiyama Terrace" is the buffet dining restaurant located at Highland Resort, which is adjacent to Fuji-Q Highland. The restaurant has gained a reputation for offering meals while guests can enjoy views of beautiful Mount Fuji and the nighttime scenery of Fuji-Q Highland through large windows.
The restaurant offers dining during three different time periods:
・Morning: 6:00～9:30
・Lunch: 〈1st session〉11:30～, 〈2nd session〉13:15～
・Dinner: 17:30～21:00
Since guests can enjoy different atmospheric views depending on the season and time of day, it's understandable why there are so many repeat customers!
Non-Hotel Guests Can Also Use the Restaurant, Making It Popular Among Fuji-Q Highland Visitors
The restaurant is also available to non-hotel guests, making it popular among Fuji-Q Highland visitors and other tourists.
Since there are few locations where you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes while taking in such spectacular views, I personally used "Fujiyama Terrace" even though I didn't stay at Highland Resort. I first visited for morning dining with a friend, and I liked the atmosphere so much that I made a dinner reservation for the next day on the spot!
Explaining Why Fujiyama Terrace is Popular, Including Its Attractions and Features
From here, we'll explain why "Fujiyama Terrace" is popular, including its attractions and features.
Luxurious Buffet Featuring Various Types of Exquisite Cuisine
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First is the luxurious buffet featuring various types of exquisite cuisine. The popular lunch service offers over 80 types of menu items, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes that incorporate seasonal ingredients, particularly those harvested around the Mount Fuji area. So many dishes are prepared that it's impossible to try everything.
My recommendation is the dishes prepared by chefs right in front of you at the performance counter. I particularly loved the freshly made, hot, and crispy tempura, which I ended up ordering three times.
Why not satisfy both your heart and stomach by eating as much as you like from the dishes arranged throughout the buffet stations?
Magnificent Mount Fuji Views Through Large Windows
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Pay attention to the magnificent Mount Fuji views visible through the large windows.
The interior features floor-to-ceiling windows along the walls, allowing you to feel close to the outdoors and creating an open feeling as if you're dining on a terrace. When I first used the restaurant, I was so overwhelmed by the dynamic Mount Fuji spreading before me that I forgot to go get food and found myself gazing at the scenery for quite a while.
For viewing Mount Fuji, I recommend using the restaurant during morning or lunch hours when visibility is clear. The view of Mount Fuji harmonizing with the clear blue sky and lush green nature visible through the windows is picture-perfect!
Seats with Views of Fuji-Q Highland at Night Are Also Available
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Seats with views of Fuji-Q Highland at night are also available.
At Fuji-Q Highland, when the sun sets, the attractions are illuminated with colorful lights, transforming into a fantastical atmosphere different from the bright daytime. The nighttime view of Fuji-Q Highland from the restaurant sparkles like scattered jewels, allowing you to enjoy an enchanting landscape.
My recommendation is the Ferris wheel "Shining Flower," which, true to its name, features beautiful illumination like a flower that makes you want to keep watching.
Enjoying the nighttime view along with exquisite dishes served only at dinner will undoubtedly make for an unforgettable evening.
Bar Counter Offering Over 90 Types of Alcohol, Including Yamanashi Prefecture Wine
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At the bar counter where you can enjoy over 90 types of alcohol, including Yamanashi Prefecture wine, savor drinks to your heart's content! The selection includes Yamanashi Prefecture wines and original cocktails, allowing you to enjoy alcohol while experiencing food pairings.
My recommendation is the original cocktail inspired by Fuji-Q Highland's thrilling roller coaster "FUJIYAMA." It features a vibrant sky blue color and offers a refreshing, easy-to-drink taste using Japanese sake, blue curaçao, and lime juice. Please try it while enjoying the nighttime view of Fuji-Q Highland.
There's also a great 90-minute all-you-can-drink plan available, so why not try various drinks, including originals you can only have here?
Private Rooms Are Also Available for Enjoying Luxurious Moments in Private Spaces (Fee Required)
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Private rooms (fee required) are also available for enjoying luxurious moments in private spaces.
Since buffets involve a self-service style where you get your own food, people's movements can sometimes be distracting, preventing you from dining leisurely. However, private rooms offer the attractive advantage of enjoying meals without worrying about other people and dining without restraint. The private rooms also have large windows, so you can enjoy meals while viewing Mount Fuji's spectacular scenery, just like the main floor.
Private rooms come in two types: accommodating up to 6 people (room fee: 10,000 yen) and up to 12 people (room fee: 20,000 yen).
Regular Events Including Collaborations with Anime Characters Are Also Held
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Regular events, including collaborations with anime characters, are also held.
Popular with families with children is the Thomas Party Room, which collaborates with Thomas the Tank Engine. In the room, guests can enjoy conversations with popular characters Thomas and Percy, and tables designed with Thomas characters are provided, creating a reputation for fully enjoying the world of Thomas.
Thomas Party Room users can also receive "plates with original Thomas illustrations" exclusively, and it's possible to order Thomas illustration cakes. Whether you're a Thomas fan or not, you're guaranteed to have a great time!
Other Restaurants at Highland Resort Where Fujiyama Terrace is Located Are Also Extremely Popular with Tourists!
The other restaurants at Highland Resort, where Fujiyama Terrace is located, are also extremely popular with tourists. All the dishes prepared by the hotel chefs offer first-class flavors and promise an exceptional dining experience.
Japanese Cuisine Fumi no Sato Kokorogi
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At Japanese Cuisine Fumi no Sato Kokorogi, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine that makes abundant use of seasonal ingredients, uses no chemical seasonings, and brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients. Not only is the food delicious, but the dishes presented in carefully selected tableware are like works of art, earning praise for their visual appeal as well.
The menu includes not only course meals and set meals (where all dishes are served on a tray), but also à la carte dishes. As a shabu-shabu lover, I ordered the "Koshu Beef Shabu-shabu" course. The Koshu beef shabu-shabu, with its moderate fat content and sweetness, was exquisite and made me want to order seconds of the meat. The course also includes sashimi and sushi, so you can fully enjoy Japanese cuisine that's popular with foreigners.
In addition to table seating, private rooms are also available, so I recommend private rooms for those who want to dine in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Business hours: 11:30-14:00 (weekends and holidays only) 17:30-21:00
Closed: None
Phone number: 0555-22-1000
Official website: https://www.highlandresort.co.jp/restaurant/kokorogi/
Italian & Bakery Macaroni Club
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Italian & Bakery Macaroni Club is a bar-style restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and drinks prepared by hotel chefs. It features creative cuisine with an Italian base that also incorporates French elements, and is popular for its course meals using fresh local ingredients and pizzas baked in an authentic pizza oven.
I once ordered the prix fixe lunch course (appetizer, pasta, main dish, dessert, and drink). For the selectable main dish, I chose "Yamanashi Prefecture Shingen Chicken Thigh with Prosciutto and Mozzarella Cheese Layered Bake." The juicy chicken thigh combined with the saltiness of the prosciutto and the mellow umami of the cheese created an irresistibly delicious taste.
An attractive feature is the long business hours from 11:00-25:00, allowing you to enjoy different menus depending on the time of day. Feel free to use it for lunch, tea time, dinner, midnight, and bar time according to your needs.
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Business hours: 11:00-25:00
Closed: None
Phone number: 0555-22-1000
Official website: https://www.highlandresort.co.jp/restaurant/macaroni_club/
Macaroni Club Also Accepts Takeout Orders
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Macaroni Club accepts not only eat-in but also takeout orders. An attractive feature is the abundant selection of not only light meals such as salads and potatoes, but also substantial meal menus including their specialty pizzas, curry, pasta, and hamburgers.
My particular recommendation is the "Hotel's Pride! Rotisserie Chicken." This rotisserie chicken is made by marinating chicken in the chef's original spices for a full day and then slowly roasting it in a dedicated machine, concentrating all the flavors. The rich seasoning pairs well with rice, and I finished it in no time.
I also recommend taking out these excellent menu items to enjoy in your car during travel or at nearby natural spots.
Access to Fujiyama Terrace
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Address: 5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Access: 2-minute walk from Fujikyu Highland Station on the Fujikyu Line
Official website: https://www.highlandresort.co.jp/restaurant/fujiyamaterrace/
When You Come to Fujiyama Terrace, Also Stop by the Family-Friendly Amusement Park "Fuji-Q Highland"!
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When you come to Fujiyama Terrace, also stop by the family-friendly amusement park "Fuji-Q Highland"! "Fuji-Q Highland" is an amusement park located at the foot of Mount Fuji, where you can see Mount Fuji from various spots throughout the park.
The park has numerous attractions certified as world records, with three roller coasters being particularly popular:
・FUJIYAMA
・Isn't that so?
・Do-Dodonpa
I once challenged FUJIYAMA and was shocked by the speed, height, and drop that I had never experienced before.
Additionally, children's theme parks such as "Thomas Land" and "Lisa and Gaspard Town" are also attached, so families can play all day long!
For Efficient Enjoyment of Food and Tourist Spots Around Mount Fuji, "Mt. Fuji Nature meets Culture Tour with a Private Hire Car" is Also Recommended!
For efficient enjoyment of food and tourist spots around Mount Fuji, "Mt. Fuji Nature meets Culture Tour with a Private Hire Car" is also recommended! The tour allows you to take a private car for a day trip from Tokyo to tour around Mount Fuji.
The tour visits three main tourist attractions:
・Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
・Wasabi farm
・Sake brewery
At Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, you'll appreciate Mount Fuji in collaboration with a five-story pagoda; at the wasabi farm, you'll harvest wasabi, a uniquely Japanese spice; and at the sake brewery, you'll enjoy tastings.
You'll explore content that individuals couldn't cover in one day, accompanied by a guide well-versed in the local area. With spots full of highlights, the day will pass by in no time.
Please join the tour and fully enjoy the charm of the Fuji area without missing anything.
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Meeting place: Tokyo hotel or Shinjuku
Tour area: Mount Fuji
Start time: 8:00
