Indulge in Mt. Fuji's Best Sweets and Snacks in 2025: Top 10 Local Delicacies You Must Try

Mt. Fuji, standing proudly at 3,776 meters, is the tallest mountain in Japan. With its beautifully symmetrical conical shape, this mountain is beloved by both Japanese and international visitors as a symbolic landscape of Japan, while attracting numerous climbers aiming to reach its summit each year.

Furthermore, at the foot of Mt. Fuji, which is a volcano, the fertile soil nourished by volcanic ash and the pure spring water flowing from Mt. Fuji contribute to the production of delicious ingredients. As a result, visitors can enjoy exquisite gourmet foods made with these local ingredients around the Mt. Fuji area.

In this article, we'll introduce popular and delectable sweets and desserts around Mt. Fuji that are perfect as souvenirs.

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7 Popular Exquisite Sweets & Desserts Around Mt. Fuji

Around Mt. Fuji, you can enjoy sweets inspired by Mt. Fuji's shape as well as desserts made with delicious ingredients cultivated in the region surrounding the iconic mountain.

Powdered Snow Cheesecake (Kawaguchiko Sweets Garden)

Kawaguchiko Sweets Garden is a renowned shop for handmade sweets created with carefully selected ingredients. They use milk from cows raised freely in the rich lands at the foot of Mt. Fuji, as well as cheese made from this milk.

The Powdered Snow Cheesecake is Kawaguchiko Sweets Garden's signature menu item. This highly popular cheesecake features rich cheese perfectly matched with crispy cookie crust.

Both eat-in and takeout options are available, but I recommend the eat-in experience. Enjoy this delicious dessert while feeling the gentle breeze flowing through the lush greenery surrounding Mt. Fuji for a truly blissful moment.

<Product Details>
- Large whole cake (12cm diameter): 2,500 yen ☆Plain flavor only
- Small whole cake (8cm diameter): 850 yen ☆Available in Plain, Chocolate, Blueberry, and Strawberry

<Store Information>
- Address: 2801-7 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
- Hours: 9:00-17:00 (may vary by season)
- Closed: Open daily
- Phone: 0555-76-6717
- Official website: https://www.kawaguchiko-sweetsgarden.com/products.html

Mt. Fuji Cake (La Vérdure Kimuraya)

The Mt. Fuji Cake is designed to resemble Mt. Fuji with snow accumulated at its peak. The inside features a chocolate marble sponge, while the outside is covered with butter cream and white chocolate.

The charm of this cake lies in its gentle sweetness. The rich milk from local farms personally inspected by the owner, natural water pumped from underground Mt. Fuji sources, and the clear air throughout the Mt. Fuji region all contribute to the delicious taste of this cake. Another pleasing aspect is that no additives are used. Please enjoy this local delicacy that can only be experienced around Mt. Fuji.

This café also has a comfortable eat-in space with 12 seats where you can relax and enjoy your desserts after a day of sightseeing near Japan's most famous mountain.

<Product Details>
- Size: 13cm × 13cm
- Price: 3,618 yen

<Store Information>
- Address: Forest Mall Fujikawaguchiko, 8017-1 Odachi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
- Hours: 10:00-19:00
- Closed: Tuesdays
- Phone: 0555-73-1360
- Official website: https://www.sweetsshop-kimuraya.jp/

FUJIYAMA COOKIE

Fujiyama Cookie is a cookie modeled after Mt. Fuji. Not only is it shaped like the famous mountain, but the surface of the cookie also features fine ridges resembling the slopes of Mt. Fuji. The white chocolate cookies look like Mt. Fuji in spring or autumn with snow accumulated at the summit, while the plain cookies resemble the summer Mt. Fuji bustling with hikers.

One of the attractive points of Fujiyama Cookie is its light texture. As it melts in your mouth, the richness and aroma of the cookie spread throughout. Meticulously crafted with attention to ingredients, temperature, humidity, and even the force used to knead the dough, these Mt. Fuji-inspired sweets and desserts are something you shouldn't miss when visiting the area.

<Product Details>
- Flavors: Vanilla, Tea, Strawberry, Matcha, Chocolate
- Plain: 160 yen
- With toppings: 180 yen (toppings vary by flavor)
- White chocolate: 180 yen

<Store Information>
- Address: 1165-1 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
- Business hours: 10:00 17:00
- Closed: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
- Phone number: 0555-72-2220
- Official website: https://www.fujiyamacookie.jp/

Mt. FUJI YOKAN (Fuji Kasho Kindaruma)

Fuji Kasho Kindaruma is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that has been making traditional Japanese sweets at the foot of Mt. Fuji for over 100 years since 1910. It's a prestigious store that has created confections presented to the Emperor Emeritus and the Emperor.

The flagship product of Fuji Kasho Kindaruma is the Fuji Yokan. Its charming appearance resembles a small Mt. Fuji captured inside the yokan (sweet bean jelly). The Fuji Yokan comes in different colors and flavors depending on the variety. My recommendation is the Shizuoka Mikan (mandarin orange) flavor, which features Mt. Fuji floating in transparent jelly, illuminated orange as if by the setting sun.

Additionally, limited seasonal flavors are available throughout the year. You can enjoy seasonal tastes that reflect spring flowers, summer greenery, autumn leaves, and winter snow, so please experience these seasonal Mt. Fuji sweets and desserts during your visit!

<Product Details>
- Price range: 1,250 to 2,200 yen (prices vary depending on flavor and size)

<Store Information>
- Address: 7407 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
- Business hours: 9:00-18:00
- Closed: Open year-round
- Phone number: 0555-72-2567
- Official website: https://www.kindaruma.co.jp/

DAIGINJO KASU-TERA (Kinseiken)

Kinseiken is a long-established Japanese confectionery with over 120 years of history. They are committed to using locally produced ingredients, allowing you to enjoy sweets filled with local flavors.

Their number one gift product is the Daiginjo Kasu-tera. This is a castella cake made with sake lees (what remains after pressing Japanese sake) from delicious sake produced with the pure water of Yamanashi Prefecture.

This castella cake is exquisite, offering the fruity aroma of Japanese sake with a smooth texture. The alcohol content has evaporated, so children and those sensitive to alcohol can enjoy it without worry. The combination of sake fragrance and the sweetness of eggs is superb, making it one of the most unique sweets and desserts near Mt. Fuji.

<Product Details>
- Price: 1,944 yen
- Size: W75 × D230 × H55 (mm)

Kinseiken is also famous for Yamanashi's specialty "Shingen Mochi"

Kinseiken is also popular for Shingen Mochi, a sweet where kinako (soybean flour) is sprinkled on mochi (rice cake) and topped with kuromitsu (black sugar syrup).

Shingen Mochi is a confection that was deeply loved by Takeda Shingen, a warlord who commanded tremendous power, and legend has it that he ate it before going into battle. Today, it is widely loved as a specialty of Yamanashi Prefecture.

At Kinseiken, they continue to provide traditional flavors by being particular about ingredients and manufacturing methods. No preservatives or additives are used, making it recommended for those concerned about additives. The sugar content is also modest, allowing you to enjoy the natural sweetness of rice. These traditional desserts near Mt. Fuji showcase the region's culinary heritage.

<Product Details>
- Available in packages of 2 to 30 pieces
- 2 pieces: 496 yen
- 30 pieces: 5,994 yen
*Please check the official website for prices of other sizes.

<Store Information>
- Address: 2211 Daigahara, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
- Business hours: 9:00-17:00
- Closed: Thursdays and January 1st
- Phone number: 0551-35-2246
- Official website: https://kinseiken.co.jp/

Mount Fuji Pound Cake (Kinzaburo)

Shizuoka is one of Japan's most prestigious tea-producing regions. Kinzaburo offers both Shizuoka's famous tea and delicious sweets made with tea leaves.

My favorite item at Kinzaburo is the Mt. Fuji pound cake. It has a trapezoidal column shape, and each slice reveals a small Mt. Fuji (pre-sliced versions are also available).

This Mt. Fuji dessert contains generous amounts of Shizuoka matcha kneaded into the batter. With every bite, the matcha flavor delightfully wafts through your nose, creating an exceptional experience.

In spring and summer, it's topped with almond nuts, while in autumn and winter, white chocolate resembling snow adorns the cake. Just like the real Mt. Fuji changes with the seasons, you can enjoy these seasonal variations in this sweet treat.

<Product Details>
- Mt. Fuji Pound Cake (5-piece set): 980 yen
- Mt. Fuji Pound Cake (whole cake): 1265 yen

<Store Information>
- Address: 27 Dotaifu-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka Prefecture
- Business Hours: [Weekdays] 9:30-18:00
[Sundays/Holidays] 10:00-17:00
- Closed: Wednesdays, summer holidays, New Year holidays
- Phone: 054-252-2476
- Official Website: https://kinzaburo.com/

Recommended for Souvenirs! 3 Outstanding Packaged Sweets with Long Shelf Life

Why not bring back some exclusive Mt. Fuji area desserts as souvenirs for your family and friends back home?

Mt. Fuji Hororin Chocola (approx. 210 days)

These Mt. Fuji-themed cookies melt in your mouth with their soft texture. As these are quite sweet desserts, enjoying them with coffee or tea is recommended. These sweet, colorful treats are also perfect for children.

Mt. Fuji Hororin Chocola comes in a set of strawberry, chocolate, and matcha cookies. My personal favorite is the matcha flavor. You can taste the matcha flavor without any bitterness or astringency, making it very easy to enjoy.

<Price>
- 9-piece set: 700 yen
- 12-piece set: 940 yen

<Shelf Life>
210 days from production date

<Where to Buy>
Fuji-Q Highland, Kofu Station, and other locations

Mt. Fuji Senbei (approx. 120 days)

Mt. Fuji Senbei are kawara senbei (sugar-seasoned, firmly baked rice crackers) featuring Mt. Fuji patterns. Their firm texture and sweet aroma evoke a sense of nostalgia. Another appealing aspect is their substantial chewiness, releasing gentle sweetness with each bite.

Mt. Fuji Senbei have a moderate sweetness, making them suitable even for those who don't prefer overly sweet treats. These sweets and desserts pair excellently with green tea, so gifting them together as a set will surely be appreciated.

<Price>
1 box: 500 yen

<Shelf Life>
120 days from production date

<Where to Buy>
Fujiyoshida Road Station, Fuji-Q Highland, and others

Mt. Fuji Browned Butter Cookies (approx. 180 days)

<Features>
The Mt. Fuji Browned Butter Royal Waffle Cookies combine characteristics of both waffles and cookies. You can experience both the light fluffiness of waffles and the crispy texture of cookies.

Additionally, you can enjoy the rich aroma of browned butter alongside caramel sweetness. My top recommendation is to eat these while drinking coffee.

These sweets are extremely popular throughout Japan. With their well-balanced sweetness appealing to a wide range of people, they're frequently chosen as souvenirs. If you want to distribute souvenirs to various people, these are highly recommended.

<Price>
1 box (12 pieces): 2600 yen

<Shelf Life>
180 days from production date

<Where to Buy>
Fuji Milk Land and other locations

Magical Trip Tours Allow You to Enjoy Must-Visit Spots Around Mt. Fuji with a Local Guide

If you want to enjoy the tourist attractions around Kawaguchiko with a guide, join the "Mt. Fuji Nature meets Culture Tour with a Private Hire Car."

The strength of this tour is that you can customize which places to visit, enjoying Mt. Fuji's beautiful nature, cultural heritage sites, and local restaurants where you can taste regional cuisine.

This tour is recommended for those wanting to enjoy the tourist spots around Kawaguchiko, such as shrines overlooking Mt. Fuji and Oshino Hakkai where you can enjoy beautiful spring water. For lunch, you'll visit Tabi-no-Eki Kawaguchiko Base, where you can fully enjoy Yamanashi's delicious ingredients. The Tabi-no-Eki Kawaguchiko Base serves as a perfect rest stop for travelers seeking authentic local flavors while taking in the magnificent views of the surrounding area.

After lunch, you can choose to visit one place from options like a sake brewery, winery, or café, and enjoy socializing with your Japanese guide. Another attraction is that you can be picked up by car from your Tokyo hotel and make a day trip out of it.

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- Meeting Point: Within Tokyo
- Tour Area: Around Kawaguchiko
- Start Time: 8:00