Top 10 Spots for Yakiniku and Japanese BBQ with Scenic Mt. Fuji Views in 2025
Mt. Fuji is Japan's highest mountain. This overwhelming independent peak with its majestic presence is also a symbol of Japan.
Mt. Fuji straddles across Yamanashi Prefecture (Yamanashi-ken) and Shizuoka Prefecture (Shizuoka-ken). Yamanashi Prefecture is known for its thriving livestock industry and is famous as the production area of the premium brand beef "Koshu Beef" (Koshu gyu). In such Yamanashi Prefecture, there are many yakiniku restaurants, with numerous establishments offering high-quality meat.
Additionally, in Shizuoka Prefecture's Asagiri Plateau (Asagiri Kougen), there are many spots where you can enjoy Japanese BBQ while viewing the spectacular scenery of Mt. Fuji.
This time, we will introduce yakiniku restaurants beloved by locals around Mt. Fuji and spots where you can enjoy Japanese BBQ while viewing Mt. Fuji.
Many Yakiniku Restaurants Around Mt. Fuji Focus on Premium Ingredients
There are many yakiniku restaurants around Mt. Fuji that focus on premium ingredients. Particularly, establishments that specialize in wagyu beef and serve A4 rank or higher beef are well-represented. The higher the rank number, the better the meat quality, with A5 being the highest rank. Around Mt. Fuji, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy the finest quality meat of the highest ranks.
Additionally, many restaurants use brand meats and vegetables raised at the foot of Mt. Fuji, and some yakiniku establishments even use Mt. Fuji's lava stones for grilling, allowing you to experience Mt. Fuji's blessings through the food as well.
7 Recommended Yakiniku Restaurants Around Mt. Fuji Where You Can Casually Enjoy Wagyu
Kawaguchi Lake Area
Among the Mt. Fuji area, Kawaguchi Lake is a particularly popular tourist destination. There are many attractions including the beautiful scenery of the five-story pagoda and Mt. Fuji at "Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine" (Arakura Fuji Sengen Jinja), and one of Japan's largest amusement parks. This area, which attracts many international tourists, is also well-equipped with restaurants where you can taste exquisite yakiniku and Japanese BBQ.
Mare Ushi
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"Mare Ushi" is a recommended restaurant for those who want to enjoy premium meat and alcohol. The carefully selected premium wagyu beef has earned high praise from customers. The modern and calm atmosphere of the interior creates an elegant space.
The characteristics of wagyu beef lie in its glossy beautiful appearance and the deliciousness of the parts where fat called "sashi" intersects with the lean meat. It features a melting, tender texture with excellent flavor that pairs perfectly with yakiniku and Japanese BBQ. While it's delicious with sauce, we also recommend trying it simply with salt.
At Mare Ushi, there is a charge called "otoshi" (appetizer charge), but in exchange, toast and beef stew are provided. This is a popular dish among regular customers, and some people visit specifically for this exquisite offering. Please fully enjoy the premium cuisine at Mare Ushi in 2025!
Basic Information
Address: 391-1 Funatsu, Fuji Kawaguchiko-machi, Minami Tsuru-gun, Yamanashi-ken (Yamanashi-ken Minami Tsuru-gun Fuji Kawaguchiko-machi Funatsu 391-1)
Operating Hours: 17:00～23:00
Closed: Mondays
Phone Number: 055-72-1315
Seizaemon Takumi Fuji-Q Highland Station Front Store
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"Seizaemon" is a yakiniku restaurant that also has a location in Tokyo's upscale Roppongi district, where high-end restaurants gather. With their motto of "delicious meat at reasonable prices," you can enjoy high-quality Japanese beef at affordable prices. The tables are spacious, allowing you to dine leisurely and comfortably.
Among their extensive menu, the "Premium Kalbi" is my recommended dish. Seizaemon's kalbi uses high-quality marbled beef. The tender texture with overflowing meat juices delivers exquisite flavor!
Seizaemon is conveniently located near "Fuji-Q Highland," an amusement park where you can enjoy Japan's most spectacular scenic attractions with Mt. Fuji as the backdrop. Why not visit this Japanese BBQ spot in combination with the amusement park for your 2025 Mt. Fuji adventure?
Basic Information:
- Address: Yamanashi-ken Minami Tsuru-gun Fuji Kawaguchiko-Machi Funatsu Aza Kenmarubi 6663-11-6
- Business Hours: 11:00～22:00
- Closed: No regular holidays
- Phone: 0555-28-4029
- Official Website: https://www.seizaemon.co.jp/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seizaemontakumi/
Yakiniku Kalbi House
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"Yakiniku Kalbi House" is a Japanese BBQ restaurant located in a residential area. This establishment offers exquisite wagyu beef at reasonable prices, with many local customers creating a warm, local atmosphere where you can enjoy your meal.
Their special sauce made with fruits like pear and kiwi pairs excellently with the yakiniku, further enhancing the meat's umami flavor. The loin, characterized by its melt-in-your-mouth texture, is particularly popular and highly favored among regular customers as a premium dish.
The restaurant is run by a Korean omoni (mother), where you can also enjoy authentic Korean dishes such as bibimbap and chijimi. Additionally, their homemade kimchi has an excellent reputation among regular customers. Kimchi is also an essential side dish with yakiniku in Japan. Please enjoy the exquisite yakiniku and Korean cuisine at Kalbi House.
Basic Information:
- Address: Yamanashi-ken Minami Tsuru-gun Fuji Kawaguchiko-machi Funatsu7289-3
- Business Hours: 17:00～22:30
- Closed: Irregular holidays
- Phone: 0555-72-3012
- Official Website: No official website
Yakiniku Horumon Shoufuku
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"Yakiniku Horumon Shoufuku" is a restaurant where you can enjoy fresh wagyu beef and horumon (organ meat) at reasonable prices. The interior has the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese izakaya, where you can enjoy yakiniku in a casual, unpretentious setting.
Horumon refers to organ meat, characterized by high nutritional value and chewy texture. Different parts such as heart, liver, and intestines offer varying tastes, allowing you to enjoy a diverse Japanese BBQ experience.
Another attraction of Shoufuku is that you can taste ramen from a popular ramen shop in this area. The spicy miso ramen is perfect as a finishing dish after yakiniku. You can enjoy both yakiniku and ramen for a completely satisfying dinner experience.
Basic Information:
- Address: Yamanashi-ken Minami-Tsuru-gun Kawaguchiko-Machi Kodachi 2479
- Business Hours: 17:30～23:00
- Closed: Tuesdays
- Phone: 055-525-7299
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__shofuku__/
Other Areas
Yakiniku Maruyoshi (Lake Yamanaka)
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"Yakiniku Maruyoshi" is a Japanese BBQ restaurant operated by a local butcher shop. This beloved local establishment has been in business for 60 years and is filled with a warm, heartfelt atmosphere.
Located on the second floor of the meat shop, the quality of the meat is exceptional and the prices are reasonable. Having the meat sliced to order is a unique benefit of being attached to a butcher shop. The tongue and short ribs are popular among regular customers, and you can enjoy meat with outstanding freshness.
The butcher shop on the first floor operates from daytime and also sells croquettes and fried foods that you can enjoy with one hand. Lake Yamanaka is close to Lake Kawaguchi, offers views of quiet and beautiful lakeshores, and is a popular area for cycling. When you visit Lake Yamanaka in 2025, why not stop by Maruyoshi for an authentic Japanese BBQ experience with views of Mt. Fuji in the distance?
Basic Information
Address: 387 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minami-Tsuru-gun, Yamanashi-ken (Yamanashi-ken MinamiTsuru-gun Yamanakako-mura Yamanaka387)
Business Hours: 17:00～21:00
Closed: Wednesdays
Phone: 0555-62-0293
Official Website: https://www.yakiniku-maruyoshi.net/
Mt. Fuji Lava Stone Yakiniku Aburi (Gotemba)
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For those who want to enjoy high-quality meat in a modern and stylish atmosphere, "Fujisan Yougan Yakiniku Aburi" (Mt. Fuji Lava Stone Japanese BBQ Aburi) is highly recommended. At Aburi, you can enjoy premium wagyu beef and alcohol. All beef served is A4 grade or higher quality beef only, and you can savor rare luxury meats such as chateaubriand steak.
Also, instead of charcoal, they use Mt. Fuji's lava stones to grill the meat, so you can feel the blessings of Mt. Fuji. Meat grilled on lava stones turns out juicy with a luxurious flavor that makes this Japanese BBQ experience truly special for 2025 visitors.
Located in front of the station, this restaurant offers excellent convenience. The nearby Gotemba Premium Outlets, one of Japan's largest outlet malls, makes it perfect for after-shopping dining.
Basic Information
Address: 1941-1 Shinbashi, Gotemba-shi, Shizuoka-ken (Shizuoka-ken Gotemba-shi Shinbashi 1941-1)
Business Hours: 17:00～23:00
Closed: Mondays
Phone: 0550-70-0333
Official Website: https://aburi.gorp.jp/
Keishoen Honten (Fuji-Yoshiwara Area)
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"Keishoen Honten" is a popular yakiniku restaurant on the south side of Mt. Fuji in Fuji City (Fuji-shi). This well-established restaurant with 50 years of history is popular with many local regular customers. The Japanese modern and stylish interior has seats partitioned like private rooms, so you can enjoy Japanese BBQ leisurely without worrying about your surroundings.
The assorted platter containing six types of meat including short ribs and hormone is a recommended menu item where you can enjoy the same delicious taste that hasn't changed since the restaurant's founding. It's more affordable than ordering individual items, so it's a menu I confidently recommend. They also have a rich variety of other menu items including horse meat yukhoe and seafood for diverse enjoyment.
During lunch time, you can enjoy high-quality yakiniku at great value. Why not stop by after Mt. Fuji climbing from the Fujinomiya route or hiking Mt. Hoei when you visit this Mt. Fuji area in 2025?
Basic Information
Address: 4-5-7 Yoshiwara, Fuji-shi, Shizuoka-ken (Shizuoka-ken Fuji-shi Yoshiwara 4-5-7)
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30～14:00 / 17:00～23:00 (Tuesday evenings only)
Sat-Sun-Holidays 11:30～23:00
Closed: None
Phone: 0545-52-2727
Official Website: https://keishoenhonten.gorp.jp/
3 Spots Where You Can Enjoy Barbecue with Friends and Family While Viewing Mt. Fuji
Around Mt. Fuji, there is the scenic Asagiri Kougen (Asagiri Highland) where you can enjoy magnificent views of Mt. Fuji. The highland has numerous spots where you can enjoy outdoor-style barbecue experiences. Since all equipment and food are included in the price, you can enjoy it casually. All restaurants require reservations for barbecue, so please make a reservation before visiting these fantastic Japanese BBQ destinations in 2025.
Fuji Milk Land
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Fuji Milk Land is a spot where you can enjoy natural experiences including camping and interacting with farm animals. You can enjoy cow milking and butter-making activities that are unique to a ranch.
Fuji Milk Land's casual yakiniku barbecue is also popular. The beef, pork, and chicken served are all brand meats raised at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The brand meat barbecue is exquisite, and I highly recommend the thick-cut bacon from the brand pork. The bacon, concentrated with umami flavors, becomes even more fragrant and delicious when grilled over barbecue charcoal.
The shop also sells gelato and pudding made from freshly squeezed milk, so these are must-sees as well.
Basic Information
- Address: 3690 Kamidide, Fujinomiya-shi, Shizuoka-ken
- Business Hours: 11:00～16:00
- Closed: No regular holidays
- Phone: 0544-54-3690
- Official Website: https://fujimilkland.com/cuisine.php
Asagiri Kougen Mochiya Camp Site
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"Asagiri Kougen Mochiya Camp Site" is a campsite located on one of the largest expansive grounds in Japan. Besides the campsite, it also has extensive giant athletic facilities and playground equipment, making it a recommended spot for families with small children.
The barbecue includes a complete set of meat, sausages, and vegetables, so you can enjoy it casually. The reasonable pricing starting from 2,200 yen per person is also a pleasant point. Since you can make reservations for three or more people, Mochiya is recommended for those who want to enjoy Japanese BBQ with large groups.
For those with flexible schedules, staying in cabins or glamping is also recommended. You can enjoy barbecue during dinner time. You can also see the magnificent Mt. Fuji with the sunrise.
Basic Information
- Address: 1114-1 Inogashira, Fujinomiya-shi, Shizuoka-ken (Shizuoka-ken Fujinomiya-shi Inogashira 1114-1)
- Business Hours: April～September 9:00～18:00 / October～March 9:00～16:30
- Closed: Irregular holidays
- Phone: 0544-52-0202
- Official Website: http://www.mochiya.co.jp/camp.html
Makaino Bokujyou Forest Hideaway
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"Makaino Bokujyou" (Makai Farm) is a ranch spread across Asagiri Highland. Cows and sheep graze freely, and you can enjoy interacting with the animals. This is a must-see spot for animal lovers.
The barbecue uses pork and beef raised at the foot of Mt. Fuji. It features a juicy texture with strong sweetness and exquisite flavor. Since it comes as a complete set including bread, vegetables, and dessert, you can enjoy a varied barbecue experience. You can also rent glamping lodges, so it's nice to enjoy barbecue while relaxing indoors.
At Makai Farm, you can also experience making authentic sausages and butter, so it's recommended to try various experiences along with yakiniku barbecue when visiting in 2025.
Basic Information
- Address: 1327-1 Uchino, Fujinomiya-shi, Shizuoka-ken (Shizuoka-ken Fujinomiya-shi Uchino1327-1)
- Business Hours: 11:00～15:00
- Closed: Wednesdays and irregular holidays (Check website for confirmation: https://www.makaino.com/guide/)
- Phone: 0544-54-0342
- Official Website: https://www.makaino.com/reserve/#rs_glamping
