Hakone Amasake Chaya Tea House

🍜 Local Food · Hakone, Kanagawa · ★4.5 (3,066)

Nestled along the historic Old Tokaido Road in Hakone, Amasake Chaya is a charming traditional tea house that has been serving weary travelers for over 400 years. The specialty here is amasake, a sweet, non-alcoholic fermented rice drink that warms the soul, perfectly paired with their famous charcoal-grilled mochi rice cakes. This atmospheric stop offers an authentic glimpse into Edo-period travel culture, with tatami seating and servers in traditional dress welcoming guests just as they did centuries ago.

Visitor Information

📍 Address	Hakone, Kanagawa
🎫 Admission	See official site
🚉 Access	–
🕐 Hours	Not available
🌐 Official	–

💡 Tips for Visitors

Cash only, so bring yen as credit cards are not accepted. The tea house is located about a 10-minute walk from Moto-Hakone bus stop along the scenic Old Tokaido Road—perfect for combining with a cedared forest walk. Minimal English is spoken, but the simple menu with pictures makes ordering easy; simply point to the amasake and mochi set for the classic experience.