Feast on Local Culinary Delights within Sight of the Sweeping Hakone Mountains
Kannami Town, Shizuoka
Area Highlights
Located just south of the Hakone mountains, Kannami is an idyllic Japanese town blessed with nature that abounds in lush greenery. The town offers visitors stunning views of Mount Fuji from the Jukkoku-toge Pass and plenty of enriching leisure activities within its lovely natural surroundings. Try your hand at harvesting vegetables and milking cows, and browse delicious local produce, such as fresh Kannami watermelon, juicy tomatoes, and Tanna milk—a favorite in Japanese school lunches. Popular tourist destinations, such as Atami and Hakone, are nearby and readily accessible.
Access
From Tokyo Station to Atami or Mishima Station on the JR Tokaido Shinkansen (45–50 minutes)
From Atami or Mishima Station to Kannami Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line (4–7 minutes)
From Mishima Station to Izu-Nitta Station on the Izuhakone Railway Sunzu Line (14 minutes)
From Atami or Mishima Station to Kannami Town by bus or taxi (about 20–30 minutes)
Recommended Accommodation
THE GLAMPING Hakone Jukkoku-toge
This glamping facility at the Hakone Jukkoku-toge Pass affords a panoramic view of Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and Sagami Bay in daytime and the amazing sight of a star-filled sky at night. Each comfortable trailer accommodation includes cozy rooms and a private bath and toilet. The barbecue dinner of carefully selected local ingredients is a popular feature.
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Address :
1400-20 Kuwahara, Kannami, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Telephone Number :
+81 (0)557-48-7891
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Access :
From JR Atami Station, take the Izuhakone Bus bound for Motohakone to the Jukkoku-toge Noboriguchi bus stop (40 minutes). Board the cable car to Jukkoku-toge Summit station. The glamping ground is a five-minute walk from the cable-car station.
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Check-in :
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (varies by room type)
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Check-out :
8:40 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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Rates :
¥13,000 per person per night, including two meals
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Accepted Credit Cards :
Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB
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Bedroom :
Private room for up to four people; Western beds
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Bathroom :
Bathroom available (with lock); bathtub available from check-in to Check-out
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Toilet :
Western style
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Meals :
Dinner and breakfast
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Wi-Fi :
Available
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Website URL (Japanese Only):
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Reservation Website URL (Japanese Only):
Recommended Accommodation
Fujimikan
A traditional inn built in the Meiji period, Fujimikan offers guest rooms decorated in a quintessentially Japanese style—several with a stunning view of Mount Fuji. The bathing area contains three bathtubs, each with a different water temperature—the lukewarm bath is ideal for a soothing soak after an active day. The inn is located near many famous spots, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces, making it the perfect base for sightseeing in Izu.
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Address :
226 Hatake, Kannami, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Access :
From JR Kannami Station, take the Izuhakone Bus bound for Hatake Onsen to Hatake Onsen Iriguchi bus stop (24 minutes). The inn is a one-minute walk from the bus stop.
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Check-in :
Noon–5:00 p.m.
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Check-out :
10:00 a.m.
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Rates :
From ¥8,980 per person per night, including two meals
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Accepted Credit Cards :
Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB
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Bedroom :
Private room for up to four people (with lock); Japanese futon
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Bathroom :
Bathroom available (no lock); bathtub available from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Toilet :
Western style
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Meals :
Dinner and breakfast
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Wi-Fi :
Not available
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Website URL (Japanese Only):
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Reservation Website URL (Japanese Only):
Recommended Restaurant
Izu Wasabi Museum
See, taste, and learn everything to do with wasabi, a famed specialty of the Izu region. Visitors can purchase wasabi pickles, observe the indoor cultivation of wasabi, and enjoy a delicious meal. The Wasabi Shokudo Restaurant offers original dishes like wasabi donburi (rice bowl), perfect for experiencing the true taste of the famously pungent wasabi.
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Address :
894-1 Tsukamoto, Kannami, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Telephone Number :
+81 (0)55-970-0983
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Telephone Languages :
Japanese and English
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Access :
20-minute drive from Mishima Station (on the JR and Izuhakone Railway Lines)
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Opening Hours :
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays). Wasabi Shokudo Restaurant is open on weekdays 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and on weekends and holidays 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
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Closed :
No holidays
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Cuisine :
Japanese cuisine (wasabi rice bowl, wasabi ramen, wasabi soft-serve ice cream)
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Foreign Language Menu :
Available
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Accepted Credit Cards :
Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB
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Website URL (Japanese Only):
Recommended Restaurant
Roadside Station Izu Gateway Kannami
Located at the entrance to the Izu Peninsula, this ideal starting point for a trip to Izu has restaurants, local produce stores, and an information center that showcases Izu's culinary specialties and has guides to local attractions. Japanese-style restaurants serve freshly caught fish, and Western-style restaurants serve a variety of local vegetables.
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Address :
887-1 Tsukamoto, Kannami, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Telephone Number :
+81 (0)55-979-1112 (Management Office)
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Telephone Languages :
Japanese and English (with machine translation)
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Access :
25-minute walk from Izu-Nitta Station (on the Izuhakone Railway Line)
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Opening Hours :
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (varies by store)
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Closed :
No holidays
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Cuisine :
Sushi, Italian, soft-serve ice cream, yogurt, and other dairy products
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Foreign Language Menu :
Not available
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Accepted Credit Cards :
Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB
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Website URL (Japanese Only):
Recommended Experience
Seasonal Vegetable Harvest Experience
Oratche offers a variety of hands-on experiences at its spacious dairy farm. Visitors can pick fresh seasonal vegetables to take home or enjoy at a barbecue onsite (reservations required at least two days in advance).
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Address :
349-1 Tanna, Kannami, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Telephone Number :
+81 (0)55-974-4192 (Dairy Kingdom Oratche)
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Telephone Languages :
Japanese and English
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Access :
20-minute drive from JR Kannami Station or JR Atami Station
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Opening Hours :
Weekdays 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; restaurant 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (only on weekends and holidays)
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Closed :
Wednesdays
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Duration :
30 minutes
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Fee :
¥800
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Languages Supported :
Japanese and English (with machine translation)
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Accepted Credit Cards :
Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB
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Website URL (Japanese Only):
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Reservations :
Purchase tickets at least 15 minutes before the start time on weekends and holidays. On weekdays, pay in cash at the Flower Greenhouse (same-day registration accepted, cash only).
Recommended Experience
Jukkoku-toge Panorama Terrace cable car
A cable car travels the 316 meters between Jukkoku-toge Sanroku Station (accessible from the second floor of Mori-no-Eki Hakone Jukkoku-toge Rest House) and Jukkoku-toge Summit Station, where Panorama Terrace 1059 is located. The powerful retro-style cable cars scale the steep slope, affording riders a beautiful 360-degree panoramic view of Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, the Southern Alps, and Sagami Bay from the terrace.
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Address :
1400-20 Kuwahara, Kannami, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Telephone Number :
+81 (0)557-81-6895
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Telephone Languages :
Japanese and English
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Access :
From JR Atami Station, take the Izuhakone Bus bound for Motohakone to the Jukkoku-toge-noboriguchi bus stop (40 minutes). The cable car is next to the bus stop.
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Duration :
3 minutes one way
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Fee :
¥730 round trip
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Languages Supported :
Japanese and English (with machine translation)
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Accepted Credit Cards :
Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB/Diners Club
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Website URL (Japanese Only):
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