Conquer All Yamanashi Cuisine at One Table! A Complete Guide to Kofu Gourmet Yokocho
In the entertainment district of Kofu City, there is a food alley where you can order dishes from every shop while staying at the same table.
From Yamanashi specialties like tori-motsu (chicken giblets), Koshu wine, and gibier (wild game), to seafood, Italian, and Chinese cuisine. This place has become popular for letting you order whatever you want regardless of which shop serves it.
In this article, we take a closer look at the appeal and secrets behind Kofu Gourmet Yokocho.
Kofu Gourmet Yokocho
Kofu Gourmet Yokocho is a food alley located in Chuo, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It opened in 2015 after renovating the Yoshino Building, originally constructed in 1966, and has become a beloved nightlife spot for both locals and tourists.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours | Varies by shop (Shared Area: Mon - Thu 5:00 pm - 12:30 pm, Fri/Sat/Eve of holidays 5:00 pm - 2:30 am) |
| Closed | Sundays (varies by shop) |
| Smoking | Smoking room on 2F (no smoking at seats) |
| Parking | Coin parking nearby (100 yen per 20 - 30 min) |
| Access | About 12 min walk from JR Kofu Station |
| Address | 1 - 6-4 Chuo, Kofu, Yamanashi 400 - 0032, Yoshino Building |
| Phone | 055 - 234 - 5003 |
| Seats | About 60 seats (Shared Area) |
| Cover charge | 330 yen per person |
| Payment | Credit cards, e - money, PayPay accepted |
| Official site | https://www.kofu-food.com/gourmet/ |
While it takes about a 12-minute walk from Kofu Station, it sits right in the heart of downtown Kofu, so the walk goes by quickly as you explore the area. Even if you start drinking near the station and decide to head to Kofu Gourmet Yokocho, the distance is perfectly walkable.
From Classics to Yamanashi Specialties! All-Genre Dining
The yokocho is home to a variety of shops offering yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), seafood, Italian, Chinese, gibier (wild game), and more. You can enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Yamanashi.
When it comes to Yamanashi specialties, tori-motsu (chicken giblets) is a must-try
Classic izakaya favorites are also available, including cold tofu, edamame, and french fries.
Italian cuisine is available too, along with Koshu wine.
Ahijo (garlic oil appetizer) paired with Koshu, a famous white wine from the Koshu wine region
Try Every Shop Without Leaving Your Seat: The Shared Area
Inside the yokocho, there is a space called the Shared Area where you can order dishes from multiple shops all at once. This lets you sample a little from each restaurant.
The Shared Area is essentially a food court-like space in the center of the first floor of Kofu Gourmet Yokocho, filled with plenty of seating. You sit down, scan a QR code on your smartphone, and order through the system, allowing you to order whatever you want regardless of which shop makes it.
When you scan the QR code on your smartphone, a menu like the one below appears for ordering.
Once you place an order, staff from each shop bring the food and drinks to your table.
The beauty of it is that you never have to worry about choosing which restaurant to visit.
All the dishes and drinks introduced at the beginning of this article are from different shops, but they were all ordered from the Shared Area table. The smartphone menu does not separate items by shop, so you can order whatever catches your eye without thinking about which restaurant it belongs to.
High-Speed Wi-Fi Available for Easy Social Media Posting
Kofu Gourmet Yokocho offers high-speed Wi-Fi. We measured speeds of 210 Mbps.
Of course, this depends on the number of simultaneous connections (how many people are using the Wi-Fi), but it is rare for a commercial facility of this size to provide such fast speeds.
Shops Open from Evening. Most Are Closed on Sundays
Since each shop has different operating hours and holidays, there is no single set schedule for Kofu Gourmet Yokocho as a whole.
The Shared Area shops operate Monday through Thursday from 17:00 to 24:30, and Friday, Saturday, and the eve of holidays from 17:00 to 26:30, with Sundays as their regular holiday.
Below is a list of shops you can order from in the Shared Area.
| Shop | Category | Hours | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandeyanen! | Stewed giblets/Dote - yaki | [Mon - Thu] 5:00 pm - 12:30 pm [Fri/Sat/Eve of holidays] 5:00 pm - 2:30 am | Sundays |
| Maruwa Gyorui | Seafood | [Mon - Thu] 5:00 pm - 12:30 pm [Fri/Sat/Eve of holidays] 5:00 pm - 2:30 am | Sundays |
| Manten | Small dishes | [Mon - Thu] 5:00 pm - 12:30 pm [Fri/Sat/Eve of holidays] 5:00 pm - 2:30 am | Sundays |
| Chuka Shokudo | Chinese cuisine | [Mon - Thu] 5:00 pm - 12:30 pm [Fri/Sat/Eve of holidays] 5:00 pm - 2:30 am | Sundays |
| Kushiya Rokka | Yakitori | [Mon - Thu] 5:00 pm - 12:30 pm [Fri/Sat/Eve of holidays] 5:00 pm - 2:30 am | Sundays |
1F Is Restaurants, 2F Is Snack Bar Yokocho
Kofu Gourmet Yokocho spans two floors, with the first floor mainly housing restaurants and the second floor centered around snack bars and cocktail bars.
The second floor, home to snack bars and cocktail bars, is also known as Kofu Snack Yokocho.
From Yamanashi Specialties to Classic Bar Snacks: Everything You Need for a Night Out in Kofu
At Kofu Gourmet Yokocho, you can enjoy a diverse array of dishes made with fresh local ingredients in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Staff members are always stationed in the corridors and will respond immediately when called. You can also order directly from the staff, so there is no problem even if you are not comfortable ordering on your smartphone.
Kofu Gourmet Yokocho attracts everyone from food enthusiasts to tourists with its authentic local flavors and friendly atmosphere, bringing people together to experience the local food culture.
Savor the local cuisine while taking in the beautiful nature of Yamanashi across the seasons. Come to Kofu Gourmet Yokocho and enjoy the delicious flavors of Yamanashi to your heart’s content.
