Mt. Fuji Hoto Noodle Making: Hand-Roll Japanese Noodles

Knead and cut thick noodles by hand, then eat the Hoto you made

A two-hour hands-on class near Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko where you make Hoto, Yamanashi's traditional noodle dish, entirely by hand. You knead the dough, roll it out, cut the noodles, and then enjoy the meal you created in a rich miso-based soup with vegetables. Friendly instructors guide you through each step. No cooking experience is required.

The experience

Hoto is a thick handmade noodle dish from Yamanashi, made with vegetables in a miso broth and passed down through generations in the Mt. Fuji region. In this class, you work through the whole process yourself: kneading the dough, rolling it out to the right thickness, and cutting the noodles by hand. The instructors walk you through each step in a relaxed pace, so beginners, families, couples, and solo travelers all work at their own speed. All ingredients and equipment are provided, and you wear an apron and vinyl gloves throughout.

After you finish making the noodles, you cook them in the miso broth with vegetables and sit down to eat what you made. This is not a demonstration where you watch someone else work. You're doing the kneading and cutting yourself, which is what makes it stick in memory. The class accommodates food allergies, dietary restrictions, and religious requirements if you let them know in advance. Free parking is available on-site, and public transportation options are nearby if you prefer not to drive.

What’s included

• Aprons and vinyl gloves.
• all ingredients and equipment.
• instruction in English or Japanese.
• the Hoto meal you make.
• free parking.

Options for this experience

2 options

Making Hoto Noodles on Mt. Fuji – Authentic Japanese Cooking Experience15 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Workshop on Hoto and SuridaneGuide in English or Japanese · 15 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00Make your own Suridane, the famous spicy seasoning of Yamanashi, in a Suridane Spice Workshop, and take home a unique handmade souvenir.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Infant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Japanese Cooking Class FUJIYA

Is this one for you?The two-hour format fits a morning or afternoon slot in a Mt. Fuji day trip without eating up the whole day. Choose this if you want to make something with your hands and take home the memory of cooking it, not just watching a chef work.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly is Hoto and why is it special to Yamanashi?

Hoto is a traditional noodle dish made with thick handmade noodles and vegetables in a rich miso-based soup. It's one of Yamanashi's most famous regional dishes and has been made the same way for generations in the Mt. Fuji area. The thick noodles and hearty broth make it distinct from other Japanese noodle dishes.

Do I need cooking experience to make Hoto?

No cooking experience is required. The instructors provide step-by-step guidance through kneading, rolling, and cutting the noodles, and they work at a pace that suits beginners. Families and solo travelers take the class regularly.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies?

Yes. Let the operator know about allergies, dietary restrictions, or religious requirements in advance, and they will do their best to accommodate your needs.